Nordstrom · 2 hours ago
Designated Selling Associate - Valentino Handbags - The Mall at Green Hills
Nashville, TN
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$14.55/hr - $14.55/hrNordstrom is a leading fashion retailer, and they are seeking a Designated Selling Associate for their Valentino Handbags department. The role involves driving sales, building customer relationships, and providing exceptional service while educating customers on products and trends.
E-CommerceFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Set and achieve sales goals, for both in-store and digital selling with effective use of selling tools (inclusive of text and social media), and reservations
Build lasting relationships with customers
Give the best service to our customers on their terms, which may require all employees to be flexible and open to occasionally performing work/duties in a department (or Brand) other than the one you were hired into
Provide honest and confident feedback to customers about style, fit and the value the piece will bring to their wardrobe
Seek fashion and product knowledge, including attending meetings and trainings, to build your expertise
Build relationships with other DSAs, Stylists, and surrounding departments by conducting DSA-run product knowledge meetings
Provide valid product feedback to DM to help better the assortment received at your store
Drive predictable business through appointment-based selling during event and non-event timeframes
Work with the team to keep the department customer ready, which means stocking, re-merchandising, display, price markdowns, merchandise transfers and cleaning
Grow sales by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts
The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with customers to cultivate relationships
The ability to excel in a competitive team environment
The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
The ability to read sales reporting in relation to goals
Understand how to educate customers on new and emerging brands, suggesting based on what will work for them
Confidence with high/low price points and the ability to showcase to customers the value of the item and how it completes their entire wardrobe
A strong understanding of customer's holistic wardrobe and style, along with a high degree of organization, to be able to strategically follow up and advice on what they will need to complete their wardrobe
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
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
401k
Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
PTO accruals
Holidays
Company
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is an online fashion retailer that specializes in fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty.
Founded in 1901
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$969.45MKey Investors
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2024-12-23Acquired
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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