Nordstrom Retail Leadership Training Program
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Retail
Retail Sales, Retail & Store Manager, Merchandising, Retail Associate/ Customer Service
Posted January 8, 2026 | Nordstrom | Full-time
- Location: Scottsdale Fashion Square (includes a 2-week Nordstrom Rack rotation)
- Rate: $18.00
- Post-Training Placement: After successful completion, trainees will be placed as Assistant Department Managers at Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack stores within 20 miles of the training store.
The Nordstrom Retail Leadership Training Program (RLTP) is an accelerated program designed to prepare future retail leaders. You’ll learn management essentials, gain hands-on selling experience, and rotate through a Nordstrom Rack store 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.
- 1+ year retail experience (preferred).
- Strong communication skills and a passion for leadership.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Flexibility to work at multiple locations and willingness to accept placement within 20 miles of the training store.
- Availability for the duration of the program and ability to provide your own transportation for the 2-week Rack rotation.
- Comfortable with selling and excited to meet and exceed sales goals.
- Interviews:
January – Mid-February - Program runs:
March 23 – May 15 (through May 1 for current Nordstrom employees)
Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible for an Assistant Department Manager role at a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack within 20 miles of the training store. Permanent placement at the training store is not guaranteed.
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
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