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Assistant Manager - Service Experience - Vernon Hills Rack

Nordstrom · Vernon Hills, IL · $21.50–$27.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you delegated work and followed up to make sure it got done.

What they are checking: Whether they have the delegation and follow-through skills the posting asks for.

Tell me about a goal you achieved that shows you get results.

What they are checking: Whether they have a real track record of productivity, which the posting asks for.

How do you stay organized while juggling the floor, the cash room and your team?

What they are checking: Whether they have systems for managing many responsibilities in a busy store.

What would you do

How would you help coach a team of specialists to adopt a new process or tool?

What they are checking: Whether they can influence behavior through coaching rather than just announcing changes.

How would you help the Service Experience Manager find savings in the department budget?

What they are checking: Whether they look for efficiencies with an eye on cost and service together.

How would you build relationships with merchandising and store teams to lead a change?

What they are checking: Whether they can work across teams to get buy-in for customer-focused initiatives.

A team member keeps skipping steps in a new process. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they address it with coaching and clear expectations before it becomes a pattern.

A customer complaint is escalated to you. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they listen, resolve and use the moment to improve the team's service.

About the work

Walk me through how you would handle cash room procedures at open or close.

What they are checking: Whether they understand careful cash handling and controls, which this role performs.

How would you protect customer information and handle a privacy concern?

What they are checking: Whether they take data security seriously and know how to respond when something goes wrong.

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The full job description

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Job Description The ideal Assistant Service Experience Manager candidate is goal-oriented, enthusiastic about the business of fashion and has demonstrated skills in the areas of influencing, collaborating and is committed to driving results and providing an exceptional customer experience. A day in the life… • Demonstrate ownership of disciplines and process adoption with technology and innovation that enhance the customers experience • Assist the Service Experience Manager in coaching an interactive team of specialists who drive education efforts through influence and coaching to ensure the adoption of new behaviors and processes • Develop relationships with both merchandising and store teams to effectively help lead and integrate change that promotes customer driven initiatives • Assist the Service Experience Manager with financial aspects and budgets to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement within the organization • Assist with protecting security and privacy of customer information including education, compliance and disposition of issues • Perform all Service Experience, Cash Room and Communication procedures as applicable You own this if you have… • A t rack record of successful results, for example, strong productivity and achievement of goals • Strong organizational, delegation and follow-through skills • Clear and effective writ ten and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal skills • The a bility to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. • Proficiency in multiple operating systems such as, MS Windows, iOS and Android • A high school diploma, or equivalent (preferred) 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. $21.50 - $27.00 Hourly 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_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.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. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com . Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines. Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. © 2026 Nordstrom, Inc

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