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Nordstrom Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 231 Nordstrom Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.0
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
4.0
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.2
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Sales Representative
"Nordstrom has a strong reputation for being one of the largest, enduring businesses that remains profitable. As a family owned business, their business model remains dated but is proven effective. Nordstrom is a leader in high end fashion, fashion trends and has a limited number of very large stores across the nation. Nordstrom is also a primary source of label purchases such as Calvin Klein or Thomas Pink. Because of this, Nordstrom is seen a very high end distribution and department shopping paradise."
Posted 9 years ago in Palo Alto, CA
Sales Associate
in Santa Ana, CA

"Great training and support from department managers."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the excellent training and support from department managers."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It takes too long to move up the company ladder."

Stockroom Clerk
in White Plains, NY

"Great place to work sales and customer service."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like interacting with customers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be willing to go the extra mile."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"Benefits are not so good."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer better benefits."

Salesperson
in Costa Mesa, CA

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I liked meeting different people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I would suggest to be very outgoing."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"As Nordstrom is retail, one had to work weekends and also late at night, as well as holidays. Also being in sales, it was commission only, so there was no set salary, as well as no set schedule."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"As I have not worked for Nordstrom since 2002, I am not sure what has changed or what hasn't, but each department works differently."

Customer Service Manager

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"They are great to associates and customers."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"The hours for management were a little bit of a challenge at the time."

Merchandiser
in Seattle, WA

"My job was eliminated."

Sales Associate
in Coral Gables, FL

"AMAZING COMPANY!!!"

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"EVERYTHING!!! I love interacting with all types of people!"

Sales Associate
in New York, NY

"As an employee to this job, I enjoy working with each and every one."

Sales Specialist
in Troy, MI

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the fast-paced, friendly environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If hired within the company, work hard and always have a positive attitude in achieving your goals and accomplishing your daily duties."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It is nonprofessional."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be professional and treat all employees and customers in a dignified manner."

Assistant Department Manager
in Riverside, CA

"Great kick start to my career."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the benefits, and the cutting edge of fashion."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike the hours (weekends, evenings)."

Business Manager
in Escondido, CA

"It's the life in your message that counts, not the message in your life!!!"

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I liked the people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Success is with building your relationships, and they will come."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike inventory. (Luckily it is only twice a year. I'm not good at counting @ 2:00 a.m.)"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Cover the floor more effectively."

Sales Associate

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It is a great environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be professional."

Associate

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It is a pleasant place to work."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike working Sundays"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"As a person who sold Nordstrom wholesale, I have great respect for the buyers. I always found them very knowledgeable in both fashion trends and pricing."

Studio Manager
in Boca Raton, FL

"Abusing sale associates and managers."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the coworkers, fancy presentation of the department store, and the name of the company, even if the store treats you poorly."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's just a temporary job. Use it like a great training tool. The company still has a good name from the past, so on your resume it will look good that you work for them."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike lies, made-up sweetness and politics, hiring new young associates so the company can save $$ on a pay, health benefits, and 401. There is no engagement between higher management and store team cutting off bonuses. To make the story short, ten years ago it was a good company, but not right now!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Go back to the fundamentals - people, treat them well, and keep up with the real expectations and not dreams. Have real goals - not fairy tale ones. Respect and try to keep core associates who invested their lives to Nordstrom."

Sales Associate
in Columbia, MD

"Fun atmosphere."

Department Manager
in Tacoma, WA

"Nordstrom is a great place to work."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It was wonderful to dress up every day."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you are willing to work evenings and holidays."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I never was able to see my family."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Help your employees find a balance, so you don't continue to lose good people."

Nordstrom Reviews FAQs

Is Nordstrom a good company to work for?

Nordstrom has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 231 Nordstrom Review Ratings left anonymously by Nordstrom employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 95% of employees would recommend working at Nordstrom.

Does Nordstrom pay their employees well?

Nordstrom employees earn $35,000 annually on average, or $17 per hour, which is 47% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 115 Nordstrom employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Nordstrom Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Nordstrom?

95% of employees would recommend working at Nordstrom with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Nordstrom 4.0 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.7 for Growth Opportunities and 4.0 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Nordstrom?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Nordstrom is a Brand Manager at $251,000 annually. Browse Nordstrom Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Nordstrom?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Nordstrom is a Customer Service Advocate at $16,000 annually. Browse Nordstrom Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Nordstrom?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Nordstrom to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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