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Market:WA - Seattle
Industry Segment:Contemporary FashionContemporary MenswearDepartment Stores
Category:Merchandising
Seniority:Associate
Job Type:Full time
Remote? Hybrid

At Nordstrom, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements.

Our teams are made up of motivated people who work hard to become leaders within the company, at all levels of the organization. These well-traveled paths show how hard work, loyalty, a competitive spirit and your unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

In addition to being a great place to have a career, we’re also committed to respecting the environment and supporting our communities. To learn more, check out NordstromCares.com.

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Job Description

The buyer directs the content strategy, product selection and use of customer and trend information to support the merchandise strategies of the division. The buyer partners with the assortment planner to achieve financial objectives. Specifically, the buyer and the assortment planner are jointly accountable to meet and exceed departmental sales volume, gross margin and gross-margin-return-on-investment (GMROI) targets.

A day in the life…

  • Lead on all planned partnerships across Center Stage and Creative Projects for the quarter
  • Act as main point of contact for all merchandising needs with internal and external partners
  • Partner with relevant DMDs and Buyers when working with brands that already exist at Nordstrom, making sure brand relationships, expectations, and strategy are consistent throughout the business.
  • Support Director of Merchandising, Creative Projects in execution and management of all Center Stage and Creative Projects partnerships
  • Develop product plan to support seasonal department merchandise strategies based on customers’ expectations and fashion trend
  • Develop deep multi-channel expertise; including presentation knowledge, customer behavior and competition for both FLS and Online channels
  • Negotiate exclusive offerings, terms, pricing, vendor-funded-markdowns, return-to-vendor agreements, drop-ship programs, co-op, etc.
  • Manage and direct inventory management in season; ensuring effective analysis and decision making regarding markdowns, claims, re-orders, etc.
  • Partner with buy planner and financial planner on business reviews, open-to-buy management and plan revisions to achieve financial goals and strategic objectives
  • Teach, coach and motivate assistant buyer(s) to drive in season performance management and become exceptional pickers of product, editors of assortments and business managers

You own this if you have…

  • The leadership skills to manage multiple pop-ups across a number of locations at the same time
  • Strong brand relationships to bring forward pop-up opportunities and partnerships
  • 4+ years of experience as a multichannel/omni-channel retail Buyer or equivalent
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience maintaining vendor relationships
  • Demonstrated understanding of Nordstrom’s retail and service environment
  • Proficiency in Ms Office suite
  • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field (preferred)
  • Experience managing and supporting a high sales volume category (high SKU count, heavy seasonality, high revenue ($20M+)) (preferred)

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.

Pay Range Details

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

NYC 103,000-175,000, WA 103,000-175,000​

MarketWA - Seattle
Industry SegmentContemporary FashionContemporary MenswearDepartment Stores
CategoryMerchandising
SeniorityAssociate
Job TypeFull time
Remote? Hybrid

At Nordstrom, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements.

Our teams are made up of motivated people who work hard to become leaders within the company, at all levels of the organization. These well-traveled paths show how hard work, loyalty, a competitive spirit and your unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

In addition to being a great place to have a career, we’re also committed to respecting the environment and supporting our communities. To learn more, check out NordstromCares.com.

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Marketplace Role

As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.

Job Description
Industry Segment: Contemporary Fashion, Contemporary Menswear, Department Stores
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Buyer, Creative Projects
Nordstrom
Seattle
Contemporary Fashion, Contemporary Menswear, Department Stores
Full time
Posted 1 year ago

Marketplace Role

As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.

Job Description
About Nordstrom

At Nordstrom, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements.

Our teams are made up of motivated people who work hard to become leaders within the company, at all levels of the organization. These well-traveled paths show how hard work, loyalty, a competitive spirit and your unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

In addition to being a great place to have a career, we’re also committed to respecting the environment and supporting our communities. To learn more, check out NordstromCares.com.

No longer accepting applications

Buyer, Creative Projects

Posted 1 year ago
Seattle
Market: WA - Seattle
Industry Segment: Contemporary Fashion, Contemporary Menswear, Department Stores
Category: Merchandising
Seniority: Associate
Job Type: Full time
Remote? Hybrid

Marketplace Role

As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.

Single Page

No longer accepting applications

No data was found
Buyer, Creative Projects
Nordstrom
Seattle
Contemporary Fashion, Contemporary Menswear, Department Stores
Full time
Posted 1 year ago

Marketplace Role

As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.

Job Description
About Nordstrom

At Nordstrom, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements.

Our teams are made up of motivated people who work hard to become leaders within the company, at all levels of the organization. These well-traveled paths show how hard work, loyalty, a competitive spirit and your unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

In addition to being a great place to have a career, we’re also committed to respecting the environment and supporting our communities. To learn more, check out NordstromCares.com.

Buyer, Creative Projects

Nordstrom

Seattle

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