Seasonal & Regular Commission Sales - Roosevelt Field

Nordstrom•Garden City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nordstrom is hiring seasonal and regular commission sales employees at Roosevelt Field. This professional sales role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, building customer relationships, meeting sales goals, and creating a shopping experience that encourages customers to return. Employees help customers feel good and look their best by offering product knowledge, fashion and styling expertise, personalized recommendations, and follow-up. Department assignments may include apparel, shoes, kids, jewelry, handbags, accessories, luggage, or home. The listing directs applicants interested in Lingerie to consult a supplemental job description. Employees deliver Nordstrom’s 5-Point Selling Standard: Say Hello, Small Talk, Be Helpful & Sell, Fashion Authority, and Follow-up. They build a personal customer base using in-store interactions, outreach, and digital tools, and use the 2-2-2 follow-up method, Nordy Club enrollment, and Personal Book. They also maintain a customer-ready department and contribute to a productive, supportive team environment. Hours vary according to business needs. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, events, peak periods, and occasional support of other departments. The position involves continuous movement for 6–8 hours per shift, frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing, reaching, and hand use. Employees may handle bulky or awkward items, reach above their heads, regularly lift up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. The listed pay is $17.25 per hour. Commission varies by merchandise; apparel, shoes, and accessories sales typically range from 3% to 14.5%. The position may be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses. Nordstrom lists medical, vision, dental, retirement, paid time away, life and disability insurance, merchandise discounts, and EAP resources; eligibility may depend on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

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 and awkwardly shaped items, including reaching above the head to lift them.
Ability to regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Deliver Nordstrom’s 5-Point Selling Standard in every customer interaction.
Build and grow a personal customer base through in-store interactions, outreach, and digital tools.
Offer honest, confident style and fit feedback to earn 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, merchandise recovery, and participation 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 the department stay productive.
Follow up with customers using the 2-2-2 Method, Nordy Club enrollment, and Personal Book.
Provide personalized sales assistance according to department, such as styling, sizing guidance, fit assistance, product recommendations, or home-product guidance.
Work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, events, and peak periods; occasionally support other departments.