Retail Leadership Training Program

Company: Nordstrom
Location: Burlington
Posted on: October 6, 2024

Job Description:

Nordstrom Retail Leadership Training Program

Gain hands-on experience as a fashion sales expert, develop leadership skills, and learn the Nordstrom experience through the eyes of our customers.

The Nordstrom Retail Leadership Training Program is a 9-week immersive 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 the training period.

As an RLTP trainee, you will:

--- Embody and support Nordstrom core values by bringing your authentic self to work and contributing to a welcome and inclusive environment.
--- Gain experience leading and driving a business through goal setting, team building, merchandising, 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.
--- 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:

--- Have 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 provides the best customer experience while meeting 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.

The Retail Leadership Training Program is an immersive 9-week cohort program that will run from January 27th - March 29th at the host training store of Burlington in MA, in the Boston market. If selected to move forward to an interview, interviews will be taking place from September 27th - November 8th. We plan on making our final decisions no later than November 15th.

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.

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 Resources

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.

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