Retail Internship Sales in Sacramento, CA

• Salary: Not Specified
• Category: Retail / Fashion / Grocery
• Date Posted: 02/10/2010
• Travel Required: Not Specified
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Any

Job Description

Title: Retail Internship Sales - Arden Fair
Location: California-Sacramento
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 salespeople 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. Whats 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. Were proud to be named toFortuneTmagazines 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.

Post By:Gladys Bojorquez