Seasonal Customer Service Representative - Garden State Plaza

Nordstrom, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Merchandise discount

EAP resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in Paramus, NJ is seeking a customer‑focused associate to provide friendly service, resolve returns, support order pickup, and process transactions accurately.

You will mentor new employees, promote Nordstrom Loyalty, and contribute to a positive team environment while handling diverse tasks; hours include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build relationships with customers, peers, and leaders.
• Clear, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and deliver POS/register training to support onboarding of new hires.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Physical requirements: see role description.

Responsibilities

• Deliver seamless, friendly service by understanding customer needs and owning interactions from start to finish, whether resolving returns and exchanges, or supporting order and pickup inquiries
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer concerns with empathy, sound judgment, and a solutions‑focused approach
• Accurately process transactions and ticketing using POS and store systems to support inventory accuracy
• Build relationships with teammates and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment
• Protect the security and privacy of customer information through education, compliance and resolution of issues
• Promote initiatives such as the Nordstrom Loyalty program, along with new tools, software, and services that enhance the customer and employee experience

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Training on POS

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

POS systems

MS Windows

iOS

Android

Job description

Job Description

Do you get energized by connecting with people and finding creative ways to help? In this role, you'll be at the heart of the Nordstrom customer experience by providing friendly service, resolving returns, supporting order pickup, processing transactions accurately, and even mentoring new employees on the register. Every interaction is yours to own, and your ability to build trust with customers and teammates is what makes you stand out.

A day in the life...

• Deliver seamless, friendly service by understanding customer needs and owning interactions from start to finish, whether resolving returns and exchanges, or supporting order and pickup inquiries
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer concerns with empathy, sound judgment, and a solutions‑focused approach
• Accurately process transactions and ticketing using POS and store systems to support inventory accuracy
• Build relationships with teammates and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment
• Protect the security and privacy of customer information through education, compliance and resolution of issues
• Promote initiatives such as the Nordstrom Loyalty program, along with new tools, software, and services that enhance the customer and employee experience
• Hours vary based on business needs, including evenings and weekends

You own this if you have…

• Strong ability to build relationships with customers, peers, and leaders
• Proficiency in multiple operating systems such as MS Windows, iOS and Android
• Clear, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and deliver POS/register training to support onboarding of new hires
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ownership, accountability, and follow-through
• 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.

$20.00 - $20.80 HourlyAt 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.

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