Assistant Manager - Women's Specialized & Open Contemporary - Keystone

Nordstrom•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$34,000 - $50,500•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 a team. The Assistant Sales Department Manager will assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan. They will ensure salespeople are delivering outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching, and leading by example, and work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met. Building long-lasting relationships and creating a loyal customer following by actively selling on the floor is also a key aspect. Additionally, the role includes assisting the department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management and achieving 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

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma, or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team – their success is your success
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

Benefits

Medical/Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement
Paid Time Away
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Merchandise Discount
EAP Resources
401k
PTO accruals
Holidays
performance-based incentives/bonuses
commission (Apparel, shoes, and accessories sales typically range from 3% to 14.5%; Beauty and Men’s Fragrance sales roles typically receive 3%)