RETAIL LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM - NATICK MALL

Company: Nordstrom
Location: Wayland
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description

Retail Leadership Training Program - Beginning January 2025

The Nordstrom Retail Leadership Training Program (RLTP) is a n accelerated leadership training program focused on developing future leaders who demonstrate a passion for a career in retail management, strong leadership qualities that motivate teams, and an innate drive to succeed. Through Nordstrom's RLTP, successful trainees will have the opportunity to be eligible for full-time Assistant Department Manager positions across Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores upon the successful completion of a 9 -week immersive training period.

Nordstrom is a specialty retailer offering the very best of what's next in fashion since 1901. As an RLTP trainee at Nordstrom, you will gain firsthand experience as a fashion sales expert, critical leadership skills, and most importantly, learn the Nordstrom experience through the eyes of our customers. Our trainees will work across Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom Local (where applicable) to gain a full understanding of our Nordstrom market experience.

As an RLTP trainee you will...

• Embody and support Nordstrom core values by bringing your authentic self to work. Embrace diversity while actively contributing to a welcome and inclusive environment.
  • Gain experience leading and driving a business through goal setting, team building, mercha ndising, selling, and exceptional customer service.
    • Spend time gaining cross-functional experience in sales, operations, and services that differentiate us from the market.
      • Consistently meet department, store, and individual productivity goals by building relationships with customers and employees, using Nordstrom tools to track your productivity, and actively contributing to a productive store environment .
        • Learn cross-functional division-specific standards which include divisional key performance metrics.
          • During the program, all trainees will rotate to a nearby Nordstrom Rack store for two weeks to learn Rack leadership structure, inventory management, and selling in a fast-paced environment.
            • Actively network within the market connecting with top sellers, leaders, from both sales and support, regional leadership, and fellow trainees.
              • Engage and actively participate in all learning sessions during your training program. You own this if you...
                • 1+ year retail experience (preferred) .
                  • Desire to be a people leader for a fashion retailer with a reputation for legendary customer service.
                    • Are a fashion authority who provid es the best customer experience while meet ing company goals .
                      • Can quickly establish rapport, assess opportunities and are solution oriented.
                        • Have strong verbal and written communication .
                          • Thrive in a team environment, are results-driven, and are self-motivated.
                            • Have the flexibility to work at multiple locations within the selected metro area and balance evening & weekend schedules based on changing needs of the business. The starting rate for this position is: $18.00
                              
                              What's next? We're glad you asked...
                              
                              The Retail Leadership Training Program is an immersive 9 -week cohort program that will run from January 27 th - March 29 th at the host training store of Natick Mall in MA , in the Boston market . If selected to move forward to an interview, i nterviews will be taking place from September 27 th - November 8 th . We plan on making our final decisions no later than November 15 th .
                              
                              Upon successful completion of the 9-week training period, trainees may be placed in Assistant Department Manager roles at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores across the Boston metro area , within 10 miles of the training store . Permanent placement at the training store is not guaranteed and flexibility is required for all program participants.
                              
                              A few more important points...
                              
                              The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.
                              
                              
                              
                              At this time, Nordstrom cannot provide sponsorship now , or in the future , for this role. This includes interested parties who currently hold an F-1, H-1, TN, J-1, OPT, or CPT visa.
                              
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                              Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
                              • Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
                              • Life Insurance and Disability
                              • Merchandise Discount and EAP ResourcesA few more important points...
                                
                                The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
                                
                                Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
                                
                                Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com .
                                
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