Assistant Manager - Apparel - Cascade Station Rack

Nordstrom•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal Assistant Sales Department Manager is skilled at using directive selling, sets and achieves sales goals, and is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience. This role involves recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and motivating the sales team, as well as assisting the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals. The Assistant Manager will ensure salespeople deliver outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching, and leading by example, and will work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met. Building long-lasting customer relationships and creating a loyal customer following through active selling on the floor, and assisting with accurate inventory management and shrinkage goals are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

A track record of successful results, for example, strong productivity, personal trade, etc.
Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment
The ability to set and achieve sales goals
Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with department and store managers, divisional retail merchandiser and other leaders
Strong organizational and follow-through skills
A high school diploma, or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team
Assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan
Ensure salespeople are delivering 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 the department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management and achieve shrinkage goals