Assistant Manager – Selling Floor

Nordstrom

. Recruit, hire, train, develop, and motivate the team .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeHolbrook • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in recruiting, training, and developing a sales team while achieving sales goals and maintaining high customer service standards. Proven ability to build relationships and manage inventory effectively in a retail environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipSales Goal AchievementCustomer Relationship ManagementInventory ManagementOrganizational Skills

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Soft Skills

Motivational SkillsCoaching SkillsCompetitive DriveFollow-Through Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Retail ManagementCustomer ServiceMerchandising StandardsProductivity GoalsShrinkage Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, hire, train, develop, and motivate the team
Assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan
Teach, coach, and lead by example to ensure salespeople deliver outstanding customer service
Work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met
Build long-lasting relationships and create a loyal customer following by actively selling on the floor
Assist the department manager in ensuring accurate inventory management and achieving shrinkage goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Track record of successful results, such as strong productivity and personal trade
Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment
Ability to set and achieve sales goals
Experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with department and store managers, divisional retail merchandiser, and other leaders
Strong organizational and follow-through skills
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
Life Insurance and Disability
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be available
401k
PTO accruals
Holidays
Flexible benefits eligibility based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment