Retail Leadership Training Program Professional

Company: Nordstrom
Location: Natick
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Opportunity

Retail Leadership Training Program

Nordstrom is a leading fashion retailer offering the best of what's next in fashion since 1901. As a retail leadership training program participant, you will gain firsthand experience as a fashion sales expert, develop critical leadership skills, and learn the Nordstrom experience through the eyes of our customers. Our program is designed to develop future leaders who demonstrate a passion for a career in retail management and have strong leadership qualities that motivate teams.

What You'll Do

As a retail leadership training program participant, you will:

• Embody and support Nordstrom core values by bringing your authentic self to work and embracing diversity in a welcome and inclusive environment.
• Gain experience leading and driving a business through goal setting, team building, merchandising, selling, and exceptional customer service.
• Spent time gaining cross-functional experience in sales, operations, and services that differentiate us from the market.
• Consistently meet department, store, and individual productivity goals by building relationships with customers and employees, using Nordstrom tools to track your productivity, and actively contributing to a productive store environment.
• Learn cross-functional division-specific standards, including divisional key performance metrics.
• During the program, all participants will rotate to a nearby Nordstrom Rack store for two weeks to learn Rack leadership structure, inventory management, and selling in a fast-paced environment.
• Actively network within the market, connecting with top sellers, leaders from both sales and support, regional leadership, and fellow participants.
• Engage and actively participate in all learning sessions during your training program.Requirements
  
  To be considered for this role, you should have:
  • 1+ year retail experience (preferred).
  • A desire to be a people leader for a fashion retailer with a reputation for legendary customer service.
  • A fashion authority who provides the best customer experience while meeting company goals.
  • The ability to quickly establish rapport, assess opportunities, and be solution-oriented.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to thrive in a team environment, be results-driven, and self-motivated.
  • The flexibility to work at multiple locations within the selected metro area and balance evening & weekend schedules based on changing business needs.

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