Strategy Associate, Enterprise Strategy (Hybrid, Seattle)

Come work on the Enterprise Strategy where you can: 

• Be part of a high-impact, widely-respected team that has a high concentration of talent in its members and leaders 

• Ramp up quickly as you begin (or continue) your journey at Nordstrom on a team that gives you unmatched visibility into our business’s drivers and dynamics 

• Tackle the toughest problems Nordstrom faces and directly inform our vision for future success in partnership with our executive leaders and board of directors 

• Gain unmatched exposure to the executive team and other senior leaders through a variety of projects 

• Define and chart your own path into the business and be part of the next generation of leaders at Nordstrom 

 A day in the life... 

As a Strategy Associate, you will support the development of strategic projects across the Enterprise Strategy group's key focus areas: functional support (e.g., merchandise, marketing, supply chain), business unit support (e.g., Nordstrom.com, Nordstrom Rack, NordstromRack.com/HauteLook.com), scaled events (e.g., Anniversary and Holiday) and internal growth initiatives (e.g., key market acceleration, acquisition, geographic expansion).   

• Manage project inputs simultaneously from start to finish in a rapidly changing environment  

• Develop compelling insights through creation and maintenance of complex models 

• Conduct primary and secondary research 

• Support the development of materials that effectively communicate insights and recommendations 

• Build credibility with business partners to gain support for analysis and recommendations 

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including key functions and business unit 

You own this if you have... 

• 2 + years with a leading management consulting firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Deloitte) or experience in retail strategy required 

• Strong interest in retail and understanding of industry dynamics  

• Strong quantitative skills, including model building and insight generation 

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills  

• Ability to collaborate with cross functional partners  

• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 

• Bachelor's degree