Assistant Manager - Lingerie, Active & Dresses - Old Orchard

Nordstrom•Skokie, IL

7d•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 actively selling on the floor to build long-lasting customer relationships and create a loyal customer following. The Assistant Manager also supports the department manager in achieving sales and productivity goals, ensuring merchandising standards are met, and managing inventory accurately to achieve shrinkage goals.

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 the sales 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.