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Nordstrom Inc. is seeking a fashion‑forward sales associate in Pittsburgh who can deliver outstanding service, build client relationships, and meet sales goals. You will help customers feel and look their best with product expertise across jewelry, handbags, accessories, and more.
You will need strong communication, a team mindset, and comfort with technology to support brand education and personalized outreach. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends.
At Nordstrom, our customers build our brand, but it is driven by our people. You will contribute to our long-standing culture and reputation by giving the best service, being a great teammate, and meeting sales goals. You bring expertise, energy, and genuine care to every interaction. You love fashion, thrive on building relationships, and take pride in creating an experience that brings customers back. This is a professional sales role with real earning potential Whatever your department, your #1 job is the same: help customers feel good and look their best. In Jewelry, Handbags, Accessories & Luggage, you'll help customers complete their look and meet every day needs with jewelry, handbags, wallets, luggage, scarves, sunglasses, and other accessories. Use your fashion and product expertise to recommend items that fit a customer's style and lifestyle, and educate them on features, materials, craftsmanship, and brand differences.
Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers. Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which include reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Schedule Hours vary by week based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holiday or event shifts. This role may also require occasional flexibility to support other departments.
$13.20 - $13.20 Hourly. At 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%.
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_Variable_ES-US.pdf
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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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We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.
We strive to know our customers better than anyone else. We listen, anticipate, build trust and move with speed to deliver on their needs.
We treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence.
We approach problems with curiosity and create solutions. We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation.
We’re committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow. We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day.
We treat each other with respect and kindness. We do the small things that make a big difference. We create a welcoming environment, helping people feel connected, valued and part of one community.