Retail Internship Sales, San Jose CA

Job Description
Retail Internship Sales at Valley Fair Mall.


Nordstrom is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We are looking for ambitious sales interns to serve our customers and participate in sales and customer service events.

From attentive sales people to meticulous tailors and innovative merchants, the teams in our Nordstrom full line and Rack stores are comprised of talented people who work hard to delight the customer. As a Nordstrom intern, you are welcomed into a family dedicated to creating memorable and rewarding shopping experiences for our customers.

Sales interns will gain hands on experience, spending three to four days a week on the selling floor, learning from the dedicated people who bring the Nordstrom experience to life. Interns for both the full line store and the Rack will receive a competitive wage and an employee merchandise discount. What's more, upon successful completion of our Internship program, you may be offered an assistant manager or salesperson position, depending on availability and your preferences.

Responsibilities

· 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 service customers as needed
· Perform daily department maintenance tasks, including stock work, re-merchandising, display, price markdowns 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
· Participate in a 10-week learning program
· Set and achieve personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team*


Qualifications

· Experience or education in retail
· Enthusiasm for fashion and knowledge of current trends
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

*Applies to full-line store interns only

The Nordstrom Internship program is open to college students currently in their junior and senior years who are enrolled in accredited institutions and applicable degree programs. For example, retail management and fashion merchandising.

The Internship program at this store starts June 7, 2010 and ends August 13, 2010. The application deadline is February 28, 2010. Interviews are conducted in March and the selection process will be complete by March 31, 2010.

Since 1901, Nordstrom has offered a wide variety of quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children at our stores across the country. We're proud to be named to Fortune™ magazine's list of '100 Best Companies to Work For.' We believe this recognition comes from our desire to empower our employees to set their sights high and deliver exceptional service to customers.

As a Nordstrom employee, you can feel confident that your health and well-being are among our highest priorities. We offer a comprehensive, flexible employee benefits package that includes medical/vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(K) savings and profit sharing plan and much more.

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.

Job
: Internships
Date Posted
: Jan 1, 2010
Location
: California-San Jose

Post By:Gladys Bojorquez