Commission Sales - Stylist - Montgomery Mall

Nordstrom, Inc.; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking stylists who are trusted style advisors, building lasting relationships with customers in-store and online while staying ahead of the latest trends.

Every stylist completes Nordstrom’s comprehensive training and gains access to emerging trends, product knowledge, and digital engagement strategies.

You will thrive on personal connections, with a clear path to grow your styling career through the Enhanced Premium Stylist program and beyond.

Qualifications

• Confidence and versatility across departments and price points.
• Strong styling and wardrobe knowledge to advise on complete looks.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to build a personal business via appointments and digital selling.
• Excellent communication to build relationships.
• Goal-driven with ability to meet sales targets.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Offer confident, honest feedback to help customers choose pieces that fit their style.
• Create connections through in-store and digital channels to inspire and engage customers.
• Drive sales by outreach and appointment-setting during event and non-event periods.
• Follow up after purchases and invite customers to events and Nordy Club.
• Maintain a clean, organized space and ensure a welcoming experience.
• Sell across departments to gain exposure to new styles and customers.

Skills

Confidence

Versatility

Customer engagement

Digital selling

Communication

Organization

Job description

Job Description

Nordstrom Stylists are trusted style advisors who build lasting relationships with customers in-store and online while staying ahead of the latest trends. If you love fashion, thrive on personal connections, and want a clear path to grow your styling career with a company that invests in you, this role is for you!

Every stylist completes Nordstrom’s comprehensive training program and gains access to emerging trends, product knowledge, and digital engagement strategies. This role is your first step toward our Enhanced Premium Stylist program, offering greater earning potential and career growth

A day in the life…

• Offer confident, honest feedback: Help customers choose pieces that complement their style and add value to their wardrobe.
• Create connections everywhere: Use in-store interactions and digital tools (text, social media, Nordstrom apps) to inspire customers, share curated looks, and keep them engaged.
• Drive results: Grow predictable sales through outreach and appointment-setting during event and non-event periods.
• Be a trusted partner: Follow up after purchases, share new arrivals, invite customers to events, and introduce them to the Nordy Club.
• Keep the experience seamless: Work with others to maintain a clean, organized space that makes every customer feel welcome.
• Stay adaptable: Sell throughout all departments, gaining exposure to new styles and customers.

You own this if you have…

• Confidence and versatility: Comfortable selling across departments and price points, you bring style expertise to every interaction.
• Styling and wardrobe knowledge: You understand your customer’s overall wardrobe and style, with the ability to organize, follow up, and advise on pieces to complete their look
• An entrepreneurial mindset: You’re excited to build a personal business through appointments, networking, and digital selling.
• Strong communication skills: You naturally create meaningful relationships.
• Goal-driven energy: You’re motivated to achieve sales targets.
• Enthusiasm for digital engagement: You’re eager to leverage social media and tech tools.
• Organizational strength and adaptability: You’re skilled at multitasking and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility for retail life: You’re available for a schedule that meets business needs, including evenings and weekends.
• Physical Requirements:
  • 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 includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head.
  • Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds

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.

$18.65 - $18.65 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%.

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 their 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_Variable_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.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.

Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.