Women’s Apparel Assistant Manager - Sales Leader

Nordstrom; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and PTO

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking an Assistant Sales Department Manager in Arlington, VA to drive sales through directive selling and a focus on exceptional customer experience.

The role involves recruiting and developing a team, executing business plans with the department manager, and ensuring top service and presentation standards on the floor. It offers a path toward department management in a dynamic, incentive-driven retail environment.

Qualifications

• Ambition to grow as a leader
• Track record of successful results (productivity, personal trade)
• Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence in a commission-based environment
• Ability to set and achieve sales goals
• Experience building productive relationships with department/store leaders
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team – their success is your success
• Assist department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan
• Ensure salespeople deliver outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching and leading by example
• Work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met
• Build long-lasting relationships and create a loyal customer following by actively selling on the floor
• Assist department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management and shrinkage goals

Skills

Leadership potential

Team management

Sales goal setting

Customer service excellence

Merchandising & presentation

Organizational skills

Commission-based selling experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking an Assistant Sales Department Manager in Arlington, VA to drive sales through directive selling and a focus on exceptional customer experience.

The role involves recruiting and developing a team, executing business plans with the department manager, and ensuring top service and presentation standards on the floor. It offers a path toward department management in a dynamic, incentive-driven retail environment.