Future Nordstrom Leaders - Ridgedale
Nordstrom
- Location
- Minnetonka, MN
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $16/hr
- H-1B history
- 74 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
About this role
Job Description
Program at a Glance Dates: October 5th – October 16th Location: Nordstrom Ridgedale, Nordstrom Rack Mall of America, Nordstrom Rack Fisher Marketplace Rate: $ 18.00 About the Program Nordstrom Future Nordstrom Leaders (FNL) is an accelerated program designed to prepare Nordstrom employees to become retail leaders. You’ll learn management essentials, gain hands-on selling experience, and rotate through both Nordstrom Store and Nordstrom Rack to understand operations in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Do Drive sales every day. Selling is a key part of this role - building customer relationships and delivering legendary service is essential to your success. Lead and motivate teams while delivering exceptional customer service. Embody Nordstrom’s core values by bringing your authentic self to work. Create a welcoming, inclusive environment and embrace diversity as you lead and support your team. Learn merchandising, goal setting, and operational standards. Network with leaders and peers across Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. Participate fully in all training sessions and store rotations. You own this if you have…. The desire to become a Nordstrom leader Strong communication skills Ability to work evenings and weekends Comfortable with selling and excited to meet and exceed sales goals Flexibility to work at multiple locations and willingness to accept placement within commuting distance of the host stores Availability for the duration of the program and ability to commute to host locations What’s Next? Interviews: September 3rd – 18th Program runs: October 5 – October 16 Post-Training Placement: Participants who successfully complete the FNL program may be eligible for placement into an Assistant Department Manager role at a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack within commuting distance of the host stores. Placement depends on store needs and vacancies, and immediate placement is not guaranteed. Participants who are not immediately placed will return to their previous roles until they can be placed into an Assistant Department Manager role. Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $16.30 - $16.30 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%. 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 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_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf 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