Manager Alterations & Tailoring- Tacoma, WA

Nordstrom•Tacoma, WA
•$75,000 - $122,000

About The Position

The Alterations and Tailoring Shop Manager leads a team focused on providing outstanding customer service and completing alterations and tailoring work to Nordstrom’s service and quality standards. The manager teaches, coaches, and develops employees; recruits and hires talent; organizes departmental workload to meet promised completion dates; and educates employees on fit and shop procedures. The role also manages office and labor expenses.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in alterations or tailoring.
  • Understanding of the safe and proper use of all equipment in the shop.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with co-workers and customers.
  • High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store needs.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Teach, coach, and develop employees to provide customers with the best service possible.
  • Identify, recruit, and hire talent.
  • Coach employees to complete alterations and tailoring work according to Nordstrom guidelines and service and quality standards.
  • Organize department workload and ensure items are completed by the promised date.
  • Educate employees on proper fit, shop procedures, and guidelines in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Manage office and labor expenses.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
  • Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
  • Paid time away, PTO accruals, and holidays.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance.
  • Merchandise discount.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.
  • Position may be eligible for performance-based incentives or bonuses.
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