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Designated Selling Associate - Knot Standard - Oakbrook Center

Nordstrom · Oak Brook, IL · $18.05 an hour · Variable

Posted May 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you gave a customer honest feedback about fit or style they didn't expect.

What they are checking: Whether they can be candid and tactful, which the posting asks for directly.

What product feedback would you pass to the department manager, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to customers and turn that into useful input for the business.

Occasionally you'd be asked to work in another department. How do you feel about that?

What they are checking: Whether they will flex to serve customers, which the posting requires.

What would you do

A customer is unsure about spending more on custom than off-the-rack. How do you talk about value honestly?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the value of a piece confidently without overselling.

The posting mentions reservations. How would you use appointments to grow your sales?

What they are checking: Whether they see booked consultations as a core tool for custom clothing.

A suit arrives and the customer says the sleeves feel wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: How they handle remakes and alterations while keeping the client's trust.

How would you stay in touch with a client after a custom purchase to set up the next sale?

What they are checking: Clienteling discipline, since custom buyers often return for more pieces.

About the work

Knot Standard is custom menswear. How would you guide a customer through a made-to-measure suit consultation?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that custom selling is about fit, fabric and process, not just picking off a rack.

How would you take or confirm measurements accurately, and what happens if they're off?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp the cost of errors when a garment is built to order.

As a DSA you'd run product knowledge meetings for other salespeople. How would you teach them about Knot Standard in fifteen minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they can educate peers so others refer customers to the brand.

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The full job description

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Job Description The ideal Designated Selling Associate (DSA) Salesperson is passionate about fashion, enjoys working one-on-one with customers, and thrives in a sales environment. DSAs drive volume for Nordstrom while championing the brand they represent. DSAs are leaders in customer service, product knowledge education, merchandising, and selling. They drive sales by knowing brand performance, cultivate relationships with both existing and new customers, and educate peers on brand trends, product knowledge, and style. A day in the life… • Set and achieve sales goals, for both in-store and digital selling with effective use of selling tools (inclusive of text and social media), and reservations • Build lasting relationships with customers • Give the best service to our customers on their terms, which may require all employees to be flexible and open to occasionally performing work/duties in a department (or Brand) other than the one you were hired into • Provide honest and confident feedback to customers about style, fit and the value the piece will bring to their wardrobe • Seek fashion and product knowledge, including attending meetings and trainings, to build your expertise • Build relationships with other DSAs, Stylists, and surrounding departments by conducting DSA-run product knowledge meetings • Provide valid product feedback to DM to help better the assortment received at your store • Drive predictable business through appointment-based selling during event and non-event timeframes • Work with the team to keep the department customer ready, which means stocking, re-merchandising, display, price markdowns, merchandise transfers and cleaning • Grow sales by opening new Nordstrom Rewards program accounts • The hours and schedule for this position will vary by week depending on business needs You own this if you have… • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with customers to cultivate relationships • The ability to excel in a competitive team environment • The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment • The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs • The ability to read sales reporting in relation to goals • Understand how to educate customers on new and emerging brands, suggesting based on what will work for them • Confidence with high/low price points and the ability to showcase to customers the value of the item and how it completes their entire wardrobe • A strong understanding of customer’s holistic wardrobe and style, along with a high degree of organization, to be able to strategically follow up and advice on what they will need to complete their wardrobe • Physical Requirements: • Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers. • Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling • Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. • Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds 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. $18.05 - $18.05 Hourly At Nordstrom, the commission most selling employees receive varies based on the merchandise they sell. Apparel, shoes, and accessories sales typically range from 3% to 14.5%. The commission Beauty and Men’s Fragrance sales roles typically receive is 3%. 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_Variable_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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