Retail Leadership Training Program - Chicago Market (Recent Grads - June Start)

Job Description
The Nordstrom Retail Leadership Training Program (RLTP) is a highly selective early career program focused on talented recent graduates or seniors graduating no later than May 2024 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 participants will have the opportunity to join Nordstrom as full-time Assistant Department Managers across Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores upon the successful completion of a 10-week immersive training period.
Nordstrom is a specialty retailer offering the very best of what's next in fashion since 1901. As an RLTP participant 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 June 2024 participants will work across Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom Local (where applicable) to gain a full understanding of our Nordstrom market experience.
As an RLTP participant 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, merchandising, 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...

• Graduated college within the last 18-months or plan to graduate no later than May 2024.
• Possess a degree in Retail Management, Merchandising, Textiles, Business, or related field.
• Desire to be a people leader for a fashion retailer with a reputation for legendary customer service.
• Have passion and drive for fashion, business, and service.
• Can quickly establish rapport, assess opportunities and are solution oriented.
• Have strong verbal and written communication.

• Thrive in a team environment, 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.

What's next? We're glad you asked...
The Retail Leadership Training Program is an immersive 10-week cohort program that will start June 17 at participating Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores. Interviews will be taking place in the Spring of 2024. We plan on making our hiring decisions no later than April 2024.
Upon successful completion of the 10-week training period, participants will be placed in Assistant Department Manager roles at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores across this metro area. 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.
We've got you covered...
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

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.
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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