Commission Sales - Kids' Apparel & Shoes - NYC Flagship

Nordstrom•New York, NY

About The Position

This professional sales role in Nordstrom’s Kids’ Apparel & Shoes department focuses on delivering excellent customer service, meeting personal sales goals, and creating a welcoming shopping experience for parents, children, and gift-shoppers. The salesperson builds relationships, provides sizing and style guidance, assists expecting and new parents with baby essentials, and encourages repeat business through customer follow-up and digital selling tools. Commission varies with merchandise sold; apparel, shoes, and accessories sales typically range from 3% to 14.5%.

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 move continuously 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 or awkwardly shaped merchandise, including reaching for 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 trust and customer loyalty.
Set and achieve personal sales goals and remain accountable for results.
Keep the department customer-ready by stocking, re-merchandising, completing price markdowns, recovering merchandise, and participating in the bi-annual inventory count.
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 the Personal Book customer-tracking tool.
Work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and peak periods; occasionally support other departments.