Retail Sales - Men's Apparel - Oakbrook Center
Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you hit a sales goal or beat it.
What they are checking: Whether they can show drive and describe what they did differently to get there.
How do you keep up with men's fashion and the brands we carry?
What they are checking: Whether they are curious about product, which shows up as confident advice on the floor.
Tell me about a time you worked with a teammate to help a customer.
What they are checking: Whether they share customers and help across the team rather than guarding sales.
What would you do
A man says he hates shopping and needs a suit for a wedding by next week. How do you help?
What they are checking: Whether they make the visit quick and easy, and plan around alteration time.
How do you give honest fit feedback on a jacket or pants that just do not work?
What they are checking: Whether they are tactful but truthful, which builds trust and prevents returns.
A customer only came in for socks. How might you turn that into a better visit for him?
What they are checking: Whether they can spot needs and suggest items naturally without pressure.
The department needs restocking and markdowns while customers are waiting. How do you prioritize?
What they are checking: Whether they keep customers first while still getting team tasks done.
How would you talk to a customer about opening a Nordstrom Rewards account?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain the value simply and make it about the customer.
About the work
What do you know about fit in men's clothing, like shirt sizing or suit lengths?
What they are checking: Whether they have or will build real product knowledge that customers rely on.
How would you build a following of male customers who do not usually respond to marketing?
What they are checking: Whether they can use short, useful texts and follow-ups that fit how these customers shop.
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