Assistant Manager - Selling Floor - Poplar Commons Rack

Nordstrom Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

401k

Holidays

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in Memphis seeks an Assistant Sales Department Manager to lead a team, drive sales and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You’ll recruit, train, coach and motivate staff, partner with the department manager on business plans, and ensure top-notch merchandising and service on the floor.

The role emphasizes active selling, relationship building and inventory control. A high school diploma is preferred, with growth opportunities within a dynamic, customer-centric retail

Qualifications

• Ambition to grow as a leader.
• Track record of successful results (e.g., strong productivity).
• Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence in a commission-based environment.
• Ability to set and achieve sales goals.
• Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with department/store managers and leaders.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team to success.
• Assist department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals with a business plan.
• Ensure salespeople provide outstanding customer service via coaching and leading by example.
• Collaborate with department manager to meet merchandising and presentation standards.
• Build relationships and create loyal customers by actively selling on the floor.
• Assist with inventory management and shrinkage control.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Directive selling

Coaching

Merchandising

Inventory management

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

The ideal Assistant Sales Department 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…

• Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team – their success is your success
• Assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan
• Ensure salespeople are delivering outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching and leading by example
• Work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met
• Build long lasting relationships and create a loyal customer following by actively selling on the floor
• Assist the department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management and achieve shrinkage goals

You own this if you have…

• Ambition to grow as a leader and pursue future opportunities as a Department Manager
• A track record of successful results, for example, strong productivity, personal trade, etc.
• Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment
• The ability to set and achieve sales goals
• Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with department and store managers, divisional retail merchandiser and other leaders
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• 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.

$16.50 - $24.25 Hourly

Benefits

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

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

• 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.

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