Seasonal Customer Experience Specialist - Nordstrom Local Upper Eastside

Nordstrom, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement

Paid Time Away

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in New York, NY seeks a Customer Experience Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced retail setting and loves delivering outstanding service. You’ll collaborate with stylists, process merchandise and support in-store events to create a welcoming, organized shopping environment.

You will engage customers, assess needs, assist with services like Online Order Pickup, Alterations and Styling, and help maintain back-of-house processes. A strong ownership mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to engage diverse customers and resolve issues.
• Willingness to assist with events, merchandising and back-of-house tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers with storytelling and engage diverse audiences.
• Assist customers with services like Online Order Pickup, Alterations, Styling, Returns, Gift Wrapping.
• Support event execution and in-store operations including inventory and cleanliness.
• Open/close the store on some shifts and perform light cleaning duties.

Skills

Customer service

Storytelling

Multi-tasking

Communication

Tech basics

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Booking Bug

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The ideal Customer Experience Specialist is motivated, detailed oriented, and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. In this role, you’ll wear many hats from working with stylists to processing merchandise to supporting in-store events.

A day in the life…

• Welcome customers by being an effective storyteller and skilled at engaging with diverse audiences
• Quickly understand a customer’s needs; with an emphasis on connecting customer to a service such as Online Order Pickup, Alterations, Styling, Returns, Gift Wrapping, etc.
• Communicate with customers in a professional manner including but not limited to; answering phones; communication via email, providing feedback on trend, fit and style etc.
• Understand and support of back of house processes, including inventory management and assisting with maintaining organization, cleanliness and more
• Support event execution – point of contact for RSVPs, track customer contact information, door greeter etc.
• During some shifts: responsible for opening and closing the building, following the proper security procedure
• Light cleaning duties: sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, dishwashing, and restroom maintenance

You own this if you have…

• A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• The ability to identify opportunities that benefit the customer and build solutions that meet the customers’ expectations, including resolving any issues
• The ability to quickly adapt to new initiatives, concepts, and services within the store
• Proven success in working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task
• A basic understanding of technology tools and computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Booking Bug, Excel, and more
• 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
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 25-50 pounds

Pay Range Details

$20.55 - $21.35 Hourly

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.

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