A good lesson in aggression - Sales Associate Nordstrom Employee Review

4.0
30 Apr 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pretty decent compensation, benefits, and flexible schedule. Also, if you want to learn to be more assertive and aggressive, being in sales, definitely helps. Even though you normally don't have weekends off, or even two days in a row, managers are usually very receptive to schedule requests.

Cons

Like previous reviewers, it can be a cult-like environment. I feel like a need a lobotomy to fit in with the other conceited coworkers. Expected to blend in, physically and behavior-wise. Looking through a "future-Nordstrom-leader" guidebook, some of my favorites: look impeccable (can't really argue with that), use sarcasm wisely, use an upbeat tone...

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5.0
17 Mar 2026
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Pros

No micro managing, fast paced, management is good and understanding.

Cons

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2.0
2 Jun 2026
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Pros

Decent base pay, somewhat autonomous, great tip potential.

Cons

The company has changed for the worse since COVID. When I came back the mood of the entire store had shifted. Gone were the days of comradery, customer focus, and taking pride in a job well done. In its place there is a new culture of cutthroat sales, a severe decline in customer focus, and worst of all a new focus on profit over customer satisfaction. When I was told that the amount the store charged for a shoe shine was not enough to do the best job I could for a customer I knew things had gone downhill for the company. Not to mention I watch a manager prey on a mentally disabled person in order to secure a sale, when the person could not understand what was being offered. Sad that such a once great company is now just another greed ridden corporation.

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