Product Merchandiser, Men's & Women's Soft Accessories - Nordstrom & Rack, (Hybrid, WA)

Job Description

NOTE:   This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area.  You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office a minimum of 3 days/week to be considered for this position.

At Nordstrom, we don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group — develops, designs, produces and sources our private label product. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love. 

We have an opportunity available for a Product Merchandiser, supporting our Nordstrom and Rack Men's and Women's Soft Accessories categories.  As the Product Merchandiser, you will partner with the Merchandising Director to drive the vision for your area of responsibility (AOR), leading the development of trend-right product that helps build brand love with our customers.   Through collaboration with Nordstrom Product Group (NPG), Design and Product Development teams and Nordstrom Merchandising Group (NMG) merchants, the Product Merchandiser is responsible for driving the line planning process and building a balanced assortment architecture.

A day in the life… 

• Create and implement merchandising plans to achieve performance goals for a specific brand and/or merchandise category. Deliver product performance results based on strategic goals and budget expectations 
• Define seasonal, annual and multi-year strategies that identify future opportunities and trends that support the merchandising strategy for the division 
• Execute successful product line presentations that align with customer needs. Deliver product performance results based on strategic goals and budget expectations while demonstrating in season agility. Conduct seasonal competitive analysis including recommending updates of brand price bands 
• Hire and supervise an efficient and effective team that meets the needs of each functional area. Coach team through performance feedback, goal-setting and development plans
• Collaborate with Brand leadership teams and NMG to achieve brand expectations 
    

​You own this if you have… 

• 7+ years of retail buying, merchandising or planning experience 
• Experience initiating, recommending and implementing merchandise strategies 
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply market intelligence 
• Understanding of retail and the service environment of Nordstrom 
• Fluency in MS Office suite  
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

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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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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Washington: $90,000 - $175,000 Annually

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_17-19.pdf