Assistant Manager - Beauty - Menlo Park

Nordstrom, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Beauty Manager in the United States. The role centers on directive selling to meet and exceed sales goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will build personal trade, coach staff, and collaborate with the Department Manager to drive department performance. The position requires strong organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a preferred high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Track record of successful results (productivity, personal trade).
• Directive selling techniques to set and achieve sales goals.
• Ability to use metrics (hot sellers, top vendors) to identify opportunities and drive volume.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Use directive selling to meet or exceed sales goals
• Build personal trade by developing and maintaining relationships with customers
• Assist the Department Manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan
• Coach salespeople to meet or exceed their Sell More, Make More goals and deliver outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching and leading by example
• Act as a fashion role model and product knowledge expert for the customer
• Work with the Department Manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met and accurate inventory management is achieved

Skills

Directive selling

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Multitasking / prioritization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The ideal Assistant Beauty Manager is skilled at using directive selling, sets and achieves sales goals and is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience.

A day in the life...

• Use directive selling to meet or exceed sales goals
• Build personal trade by developing and maintaining relationships with customers
• Assist the Department Manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan
• Coach salespeople to meet or exceed their Sell More, Make More goals and deliver outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching and leading by example
• Act as a fashion role model and product knowledge expert for the customer
• Work with the Department Manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met and accurate inventory management is achieved

You own this if you have...

• A track record of successful results, for example, strong productivity, personal trade, etc.
• Directive selling techniques that help you to set and achieve sales goals
• The ability to use key metrics, such as hot sellers, top vendors, etc., to identify opportunities and drive volume
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A high school diploma, or equivalent (preferred)

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$52,000.00 - $77,000.00 AnnualAt Nordstrom, the commission most selling employees receive varies based on the merchandise they sell. Apparel, shoes, and accessories sales typically range from 3% to 14.5%. The commission Beauty and Men's Fragrance sales roles typically receive is 3%.

We've got you covered...

Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits.Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

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