Retail Sales - Designer Women's Apparel - Downtown Seattle

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom in Seattle is seeking a passionate Salesperson who thrives on fashion and styling, capable of growing a customer following both digitally and in-store. You will set and reach sales goals, build strong customer relationships, and provide styling advice aligned with customer terms.

The role emphasizes teamwork, fast-paced prioritization, and flexible scheduling to meet store needs while offering competitive benefits and commission opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills are essential.
• Self-motivated with a goal-oriented focus.
• Strong interest in using networking and technology to achieve sales goals.
• Ability to excel in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Good organization and follow-through; flexible scheduling as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set and achieve sales goals for in-store and digital selling using tools including social media.
• Build lasting relationships with customers.
• Provide service to customers on their terms.
• Offer honest and confident feedback on style and fit.
• Seek fashion knowledge to grow product expertise.
• Keep department ready: stock, re-merchandising, price markdowns, light cleaning.
• Grow relationships by opening Nordstrom Rewards program accounts.
• Hours vary by week based on business needs.
• Role may require duties in other departments occasionally.
• Flexible to adapt to store operations and team needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Networking & tech interest

Team-oriented

Multi-tasking

Organization & follow-through

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Description

The ideal Salesperson is passionate about fashion and styling and has the ability to cultivate and grow a customer following, both digitally and in-store.

Job Description

The ideal Salesperson is passionate about fashion and styling and has the ability to cultivate and grow a customer following, both digitally and in-store.

A day in the life…

• Set and achieve sales goals, for both in-store and digital selling with effective use of selling tools (inclusive of text and social media)


• Build lasting relationships with customers


• Give the best service to our customers on their terms


• Provide honest and confident feedback to customers about style and fit


• Seek fashion and product knowledge to build your expertise


• Work with the team to keep the department customer-ready, which means filling orders, stocking, re-merchandising, price markdowns, and light cleaning


• Grow relationships by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts


• The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs


• This role may require you to be flexible to occasionally performing work/duties in a department other than the one you were hired into

You own this if you have…

• Excellent communication and people skills


• A self-motivated, goal-oriented focus


• Strong interest in using networking and technology to achieve sales goals


• The ability to excel in a team environment


• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Organization and follow through


• The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs


• 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

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$23.45 - $23.45 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%.

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Benefits

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.

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