Assistant Manager – Apparel

Nordstrom

Assistant Manager leading apparel sales at Nordstrom Rack’s Mall of America location. Coaching teams, driving sales goals, merchandising standards, customer service, and inventory accuracy.

Posted 8/9/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in recruiting, training, and motivating a sales team while achieving sales goals and maintaining high merchandising standards. Proven ability to build customer 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

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 salespeople by example to ensure 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
A 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 apply
401k
PTO accruals
Holidays