Retail Associate, SouthPark Mall

Who We Are

We’re here to help people look their best and feel confident—for big days and everyday.

We design and manufacture modern formal wear with an incredible fit, sourcing natural fabrics like merino wool, breathable linen, cotton, plush velvet, and luxurious silk from the finest textile mills. With expert stylists in our physical showrooms across the US, our online predictive fit process, and an industry-leading customer service team, we guarantee a perfect fit every time.

In this role, you'll be joining the Retail team. The Retail team spans across 7 brick‑and‑mortar showrooms and over 45 Nordstrom locations, all crucial to supporting our customers. This team specializes in looking at the diverse needs of our customers and uses their expertise to meet people where they are, guide them where they want to be, and seamlessly solve problems along the way.

Our retail team ensures our customers have the support they need to become the best version of themselves.

• Build rapport with customers by actively listening to their formal wear needs, understanding their event vision, and asking thoughtful questions to offer solutions that combine lasting style value.
• Use product knowledge and brand storytelling to guide customers through styling and fit with a sales‑driven approach.
• Learn about customers’ lifestyle and future events to identify opportunities for formal wear ownership beyond a single event, identify repeat needs, and build long‑term customer relationships.
• Conduct fitting appointments and provide expert styling advice on fabrics, accessories, and overall event aesthetics to drive confident purchase decisions.
• Support customers from look conception through final checkout, ensuring a seamless experience that increases conversion and event participation.
• Guide customers through our online platform to set up events, coordinate group looks, and manage details including group orders, exchanges, and adjustments.
• Adapt sales techniques to each customer’s communication style, solving challenges with a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Meet individual and team sales goals by delivering an engaging, consultative showroom experience.
• Maintain showroom presentation and organization, ensuring an elevated and inviting environment.
• Collaborate with teammates to uphold our culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Stay informed on product knowledge and styling trends to better serve customers.

• Deeply customer‑focused individual who is passionate about styling, event coordination and has a keen eye for detail.
• A confident, consultative communicator who builds trust through active listening and thoughtful guidance.
• Naturally curious about customers’ lives and style needs, with the ability to uncover selling opportunities beyond a single event and confidently close sales.
• A sales‑driven stylist who is comfortable initiating conversations, recommending add‑ons, and closing sales while maintaining a customer‑first experience.
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable navigating digital platforms to assist the customer experience.
• Goal‑oriented and motivated to meet and exceed sales targets while maintaining a customer‑first approach.
• Adaptable and solutions‑driven - able to handle multiple customers and event setups at once.
• Prior retail, customer service, or sales experience is a plus – a strong attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Comfortable standing and moving throughout the showroom for extended periods, including bending, reaching, stretching, and walking to assist clients and maintain visual standards.

You describe yourself as kind, collaborative, and creative. You know ownership is more than responsibility; it's about taking pride in your work and accountability for any success or failure. Customer experience is at the heart of everything you do, it inspires and motivates you to hold a high expectation of yourself and your teammates. You are humble, inclusive, and respectful.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability plans
• Option to participate in a 401(k) plan through Betterment
• One Medical and…