Seasonal Commission Sales - Kids' Apparel & Shoes - Garden State Plaza

Nordstrom•Paramus, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal professional sales role in Kids' Apparel & Shoes at Nordstrom's Garden State Plaza location focuses on delivering excellent customer service, building customer relationships, and meeting sales goals. The employee creates a welcoming shopping experience for parents, children, and gift shoppers; provides sizing and style guidance; and helps expecting and new parents with baby essentials, including shoes and baby gear. The role offers commission-based earning potential in addition to the stated hourly pay range. Sales employees are expected to use Nordstrom's 5-Point Selling Standard, build a personal customer base through in-store interactions and digital outreach, and follow up with customers using the 2-2-2 Method, Nordy Club enrollment, and Personal Book. The employee also helps maintain a customer-ready department, stays informed about products and trends, and contributes to a productive team environment. Scheduling must be flexible to meet business needs, including evenings, weekends, and peak periods.

Requirements

Genuine passion for fashion, styling, and customer experience.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented approach with a track record of hitting targets.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of customers.
Team-first mindset and willingness to help teammates and the department succeed.
Comfort with technology and digital selling tools.
Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Flexibility to work varied hours based on business needs.
Ability to continuously move for 6–8 hours per shift, including frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing, and reaching.
Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped merchandise, including reaching and lifting items above the head.
Ability to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Deliver Nordstrom's 5-Point Selling Standard: Say Hello, Small Talk, Be Helpful & Sell, Fashion Authority, and Follow-up.
Build and grow a personal customer base through in-store interactions, outreach, and digital tools.
Provide honest, confident style and fit feedback to build customer trust and loyalty.
Set and achieve personal sales goals and remain accountable for results.
Keep the department customer-ready through stocking, re-merchandising, price markdowns, and merchandise recovery; participate in bi-annual inventory counts.
Stay current on product knowledge and trends to serve as a trusted style resource.
Communicate openly, contribute to a positive team environment, and help keep the department productive.
Follow up with customers using the 2-2-2 Method, Nordy Club enrollment, and Personal Book.
Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and peak periods, to meet business needs.