Retail Sales - Women's Apparel - Washington Square
Nordstrom · Tigard, OR · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness Development$17.05/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections only if real content. Use for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Keep substantive info.
Let's parse content:
Job Description paragraph: "The ideal Salesperson is passionate about fashion and styling and has the ability to cultivate and grow a customer following, both digitally and in-store." That's about role.
Then "A day in the life…" bullet list? Actually sentences: "Set and achieve sales goals, for both in-store and digital selling with effective use of selling tools (inclusive of text and social media) Build lasting relationships with customers Give the best service to our customers on their terms Provide honest and confident feedback to customers about style and fit Seek fashion and product knowledge to build your expertise Work with the team to keep the department customer ready, which means filling orders, stocking, re-merchandising, price markdowns, and light cleaning Grow relationships by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts"
These are responsibilities.
Then: "The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs This role may require you to be flexible to occasionally performing work/duties in a department other than the one you were hired into"
That's schedule info.
Then: "You own this if you have…" list: "Excellent communication and people skills A self-motivated, goal oriented focus Strong interest to use networking and technology to achieve sales goals The ability to excel in a team environment The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Organization and follow through The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs"
These are qualifications/skills/requirements.
Then "Physical Requirements:Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers.Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pullingHandle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds"
That's physical requirements, could be part of Requirements.
Then "Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $17.05 - $17.05 Hourly At Nordstrom, the commission most selling employees receive varies based on the merchandise they sell. Apparel, shoes, and accessories sales typically range from 3% to 14.5%. The commission Beauty and Men’s Fragrance sales roles typically receive is 3%."
So pay info: hourly $17.05 (single value). Commission details.
Then "We’ve got you covered… Benefits 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 AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf"
That's benefits.
Then "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. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines. Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. © 2026 Nordstrom, Inc"
We need to remove legal/EEO boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we should drop the "A few more important points..." section entirely (legal notices, background check, accommodation, etc.) Also drop "Current Nordstrom employees: To apply..." etc. Also drop copyright line.
Thus keep: About the role (first paragraph), Responsibilities (day in the life list), Requirements/Qualifications/Skills (You own this if you have… plus Physical Requirements), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we should avoid thin sections. Could combine Requirements, Qualifications, Skills into one section maybe "Requirements and Qualifications". But instructions say use those headings if we have content. We have content for Requirements (physical requirements) and Qualifications/Skills (the list). Could separate: Requirements (physical), Qualifications (skills). But we might have thin sections. Better to have a single "Requirements" covering both physical and skills? However they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (includes skills and physical), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. They do state pay (hourly $17.05 and commission), schedule (hours vary, flexible), benefits (list). So include those.
Now format: Use
for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Keep substantive info.
Let's parse content:
Job Description paragraph: "The ideal Salesperson is passionate about fashion and styling and has the ability to cultivate and grow a customer following, both digitally and in-store." That's about role.
Then "A day in the life…" bullet list? Actually sentences: "Set and achieve sales goals, for both in-store and digital selling with effective use of selling tools (inclusive of text and social media) Build lasting relationships with customers Give the best service to our customers on their terms Provide honest and confident feedback to customers about style and fit Seek fashion and product knowledge to build your expertise Work with the team to keep the department customer ready, which means filling orders, stocking, re-merchandising, price markdowns, and light cleaning Grow relationships by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts"
These are responsibilities.
Then: "The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs This role may require you to be flexible to occasionally performing work/duties in a department other than the one you were hired into"
That's schedule info.
Then: "You own this if you have…" list: "Excellent communication and people skills A self-motivated, goal oriented focus Strong interest to use networking and technology to achieve sales goals The ability to excel in a team environment The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Organization and follow through The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs"
These are qualifications/skills/requirements.
Then "Physical Requirements:Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers.Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pullingHandle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds"
That's physical requirements, could be part of Requirements.
Then "Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $17.05 - $17.05 Hourly At Nordstrom, the commission most selling employees receive varies based on the merchandise they sell. Apparel, shoes, and accessories sales typically range from 3% to 14.5%. The commission Beauty and Men’s Fragrance sales roles typically receive is 3%."
So pay info: hourly $17.05 (single value). Commission details.
Then "We’ve got you covered… Benefits 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 AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf"
That's benefits.
Then "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. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines. Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. © 2026 Nordstrom, Inc"
We need to remove legal/EEO boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we should drop the "A few more important points..." section entirely (legal notices, background check, accommodation, etc.) Also drop "Current Nordstrom employees: To apply..." etc. Also drop copyright line.
Thus keep: About the role (first paragraph), Responsibilities (day in the life list), Requirements/Qualifications/Skills (You own this if you have… plus Physical Requirements), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we should avoid thin sections. Could combine Requirements, Qualifications, Skills into one section maybe "Requirements and Qualifications". But instructions say use those headings if we have content. We have content for Requirements (physical requirements) and Qualifications/Skills (the list). Could separate: Requirements (physical), Qualifications (skills). But we might have thin sections. Better to have a single "Requirements" covering both physical and skills? However they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (includes skills and physical), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. They do state pay (hourly $17.05 and commission), schedule (hours vary, flexible), benefits (list). So include those.
Now format: Use for each heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like commission ranges, etc.
Let's craft:
About the role
The ideal Salesperson is passionate about fashion and styling and has the ability to cultivate and grow a customer following, both digitally and in-store.
Responsibilities
- Set and achieve sales goals, for both in-store and digital selling with effective use of selling tools (inclusive of text and social media)
- Build lasting relationships with customers
- Give the best service to our customers on their terms
- Provide honest and confident feedback to customers about style and fit
- Seek fashion and product knowledge to build your expertise
- Work with the team to keep the department customer ready, which means filling orders, stocking, re-merchandising, price markdowns, and light cleaning
- Grow relationships by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts
Requirements
Excellent communication and people skills
A self-motivated, goal oriented focus
Strong interest to use networking and technology to achieve sales goals
The ability to excel in a team environment
The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Organization and follow through
The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
Physical Requirements: Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers. Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
But we need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. The requirements list could be a list. So better to put them in
. However the physical requirements is prose; could be a . Let's do:
Requirements
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A self-motivated, goal oriented focus
- Strong interest to use networking and technology to achieve sales goals
- The ability to excel in a team environment
- The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Organization and follow through
- The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
Physical Requirements: Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers. Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Now Benefits:
Benefits
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
- 401k
- Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
- PTO accruals
- Holidays
- Performance-based incentives/bonuses (eligible)
Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf
But we must not invent details; we kept the list as given. However note that some items duplicate: Medical/Vision appears also later as "medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options". Might be okay but could be considered duplication. The instruction says remove duplicated lines. We should avoid duplicate entries. The benefits section originally: "Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more."
Thus unique items: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away, Life Insurance and Disability, Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources, performance-based incentives/bonuses, 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays. Note that "Medical/Vision" and "medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options" overlap but not exact duplicate; we can keep both as they are distinct phrasing. However to avoid duplication, we could combine? But better to keep as they appear; but we should not repeat identical lines. They are not identical.
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like commission ranges, etc. Let's craft:
About the role
The ideal Salesperson is passionate about fashion and styling and has the ability to cultivate and grow a customer following, both digitally and in-store.
Responsibilities
- Set and achieve sales goals, for both in-store and digital selling with effective use of selling tools (inclusive of text and social media)
- Build lasting relationships with customers
- Give the best service to our customers on their terms
- Provide honest and confident feedback to customers about style and fit
- Seek fashion and product knowledge to build your expertise
- Work with the team to keep the department customer ready, which means filling orders, stocking, re-merchandising, price markdowns, and light cleaning
- Grow relationships by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts
Requirements
Excellent communication and people skills
A self-motivated, goal oriented focus
Strong interest to use networking and technology to achieve sales goals
The ability to excel in a team environment
The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Organization and follow through
The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
Physical Requirements: Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers. Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
But we need to use- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. The requirements list could be a list. So better to put them in
- . However the physical requirements is prose; could be a
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A self-motivated, goal oriented focus
- Strong interest to use networking and technology to achieve sales goals
- The ability to excel in a team environment
- The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Organization and follow through
- The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
- 401k
- Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
- PTO accruals
- Holidays
- Performance-based incentives/bonuses (eligible)
. Let's do:
Requirements
Physical Requirements: Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers. Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Now Benefits:Benefits
Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf
But we must not invent details; we kept the list as given. However note that some items duplicate: Medical/Vision appears also later as "medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options". Might be okay but could be considered duplication. The instruction says remove duplicated lines. We should avoid duplicate entries. The benefits section originally: "Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more." Thus unique items: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away, Life Insurance and Disability, Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources, performance-based incentives/bonuses, 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays. Note that "Medical/Vision" and "medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options" overlap but not exact duplicate; we can keep both as they are distinct phrasing. However to avoid duplication, we could combine? But better to keep as they appear; but we should not repeat identical lines. They are not identical.