#25304: Management Development Internship
Employer: Nordstrom
Experience preferred. 35 hours per week @ $8.00/hr.
Employer:
Mandy Paris
Nordstrom
Temporary position.
Seattle - Posted 12/13/2012
Email Address:
mandy.paris@nordstrom.com
Nordstrom is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer
the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We’re looking for exceptional
salespeople to provide outstanding customer service, develop strong customer
relationships and build individual sales volume.
From attentive salespeople to meticulous tailors and innovative merchants, our teams
are comprised of talented people who work hard to delight the customer. When you join
a Nordstrom Store, you are welcomed into a family dedicated to creating memorable and
rewarding shopping experiences for our customers.
Retail Management Development Internship Program
Since 1901, customers have come to Nordstrom for exceptional fashion, savvy
salespeople and lots of inspiration. That's why the people who work here are so
important. They delight our customers every day with their expertise and creativity, and
they drive their careers and the success of our company. And ours is a company that
supports you as you strive to do what you do best.
Being part of the Retail Management Development Internship program gives you an upclose and personal view of the fashion retail business. It's a real-world perspective you
won't find in any classroom.
During the Retail Management Development Internship program, you'll dedicate a
majority of your time to learning our business in the most important job in our company
- the salesperson. In addition to spending time on the selling floor in a specific
merchandise area, you'll work with many levels of management and gain exposure to
different areas of our retail business. You'll also work closely with your department
manager and other interns on assigned projects, as well as attending management
meetings and training seminars.
Participants in the Retail Management Development Internship program are paid a
competitive wage and commission, as well as an employee merchandise discount.
The 2013 Internship Program will be approximately a 9 week program starting at the
beginning of June.
Our internship will be hosted at the following locations:
·
Escondido – Escondido, CA
·
Fashion Valley Center – San Diego, CA
·
Horton Plaza – San Diego, CA
·
University Town Center – San Diego, CA
Responsibilities
Actively participate and complete all components of the Retail Management
Development Internship program, including time selling on the floor, sales and other
events, including but not limited to:
Greet customers in a timely, professional and engaging manner
Maintain an active awareness of the merchandise available in the department
and store and be able to serve customers as needed
Perform daily department maintenance tasks including stock work, remerchandising, display, price markdowns, merchandise transfers and light
cleaning
Work as a team player to ensure each customer receives the best service possible
Open new Nordstrom Fashion Rewards accounts as a means of building
customer relationships
Consistently seek new fashion and product knowledge to act as an expert for the
customer
Set and achieve personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team
Actively participate in and complete all components of the Retail Management
Development Internship program, classroom programs, etc.
Attend classroom training on the various management topics (e.g., recruiting,
hiring process and effectively coaching employee issues, etc)
Learn about the different business units (e.g., Nordstrom Rack, Nordstrom
Merchandising Group, etc) to learn about all aspects of Nordstrom, Inc.
Spend one-on-one time with the department manager to learn how to formulate
a business plan, analyze reports, be a student of the business, lead a team, plan
an event and write an effective schedule
Spend time with key store leaders (e.g., store manager, human resource
manager, visual manager and personal stylist manager, etc.) to understand each
position and how these roles contribute to the store’s success
Work with regional leadership (e.g., regional manager, regional merchandiser,
regional recruiting, etc.) to understand their role, what makes a successful store
visit, and how these roles contribute to the region's success
Meet a member of the executive team to gain insight on what it takes to be
successful at Nordstrom
Qualifications:
Interested in a career in retail management
Experience in retail a plus
Enthusiasm for fashion and knowledge of current trends
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Senior class standing (i.e., graduating in 2013) or entering senior year (i.e.,
graduating in 2014)
For consideration to the program only one application is necessary. Please only apply to
the location you are primarily interested in pursuing. We are an equal opportunity
employer committed to providing a diverse environment.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or
be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No visa sponsorship is
available for this position.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our career site at
http://about.nordstrom.com/careers/ . Please enter job number 099416 in the job
number search field.