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Megan Mergenthaler Elias

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VP Store Operations - New Stores, Remodels, Small Format at Target
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Megan Mergenthaler Elias serves as the VP of Store Operations at Target, where she spearheads the strategy for new stores, remodels, and small-format locations. With a retail career spanning over 19 years, she has a deep-rooted expertise in merchandising and operations. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

She is passionate about fostering team spirit and empowering the next generation. Megan actively participates in youth mentorship through programs like the Wayzata Compass program, where she partners with high school students to help guide their personal and professional growth.

After spending a full year working directly alongside store teams in the field, she transitioned into her current Vice President role.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
VP Store Operations - New Stores, Remodels, Small Format
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Megan shows up

Consensus Builder
Appreciative
Fair-minded

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Megan cares about

Retail Expansion
Her current VP role is dedicated to driving Target's growth through new stores, remodels, and the expansion of small-format stores.
Team Culture
Emphasizes the importance of joy, determination, and mutual support within her teams, particularly during the demanding Q4 holiday season.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
VP Store Operations - New Stores, Remodels, Small Format
Target
5-2021 - 12-2022
District Senior Director
Target
2-2019 - 5-2021
Sr. Director, Store Operations Merchandising
Target
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Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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Influence (I)

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