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Manager - Service Experience - Orland Park Place Rack

Nordstrom · Orland Park, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about someone you hired and developed who grew into a leader.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in people, since the posting says their team's success is their success.

How would you build a good working relationship with the store manager and area leaders?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate well up the chain, which this role depends on.

What have you learned from a Nordstrom store that you would bring to a Rack, or the other way around?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the differences between the two formats, which the posting prefers experience in.

Tell me about a continuous improvement you led in your last store.

What they are checking: Whether they find and fix process problems, which the posting expects of this manager.

What would you do

Your team is not adopting a new process or tool. How do you get them on board?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead change through coaching and clear reasons rather than orders.

A customer complaint reaches you after a team member handled it badly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they fix the customer issue first and then coach the employee privately.

How do you recruit and staff up for the holiday season?

What they are checking: Whether they plan hiring early and train quickly so service holds up during peak weeks.

About the work

How would you drive store volume through Nordstrom Rewards sign-ups and gift card sales?

What they are checking: Whether they see service programs as sales drivers and have a plan to grow them.

Walk me through a business plan you built to help a team hit service and sales goals.

What they are checking: Whether they can set targets, assign roles and track progress, not just react day to day.

Which metrics would you watch for a service experience team, and what would you do if one dropped?

What they are checking: Whether they use data to spot problems, which the posting calls out as a must.

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The full job description

As published by Nordstrom.

Job Description As a Service Experience Manager, you’ll wear many hats – you’ll be a mentor, your team’s biggest fan, as well as a driver of business. A day in the life… • Drive store volume through the support and education of Service Experience initiatives such as the Nordstrom Rewards program and the sale of gift cards • Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team – their success is your success • Support your team as they educate and assist employees on tools, processes and systems that will enhance our customers’ shopping experience as well as increase sales • Create a solid business plan that enables your team to work together to meet service and sales goals • Support the success of your department by driving continuous improvements You own this if you have… • For Nordstrom Stores Roles: Prior experience in a Rack Store is preferred • For Nordstrom Rack Roles: Prior experience in a Nordstrom Store is preferred • 1+ years of successful retail management experience • The ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with store manager, area/regional manager, and other leaders • Exceptional customer service skills and a passion to inspire others to deliver outstanding service • Dynamic leadership skills and a proven ability to motivate and develop future leaders • A proven track record of using key metrics to identify opportunities and drive business • Effective communication skills • The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings and weekends 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. $48,000.00 - $77,000.00 Annual 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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