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
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf
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.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
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