Beauty Stylist - Downtown Seattle

A Beauty Stylist at Nordstrom in Downtown Seattle is responsible for driving sales across various beauty brands, providing personalized customer consultations, maximizing both in-store and digital selling tools, and building lasting relationships with customers. You will focus on appointment-based selling and collaborate with vendors to highlight key products.

To qualify for the Beauty Stylist position at Nordstrom, applicants should have at least 1 year of experience in the beauty industry, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Organizational skills and the capacity to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment are also essential.

As a Beauty Stylist at Nordstrom in Seattle, you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits tailored to support you and your family, including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans. Additionally, there is a merchandise discount and various employee assistance resources.

Beauty Stylists at Nordstrom typically earn a commission on their sales, which generally ranges from 3% for beauty sales. This commission complements the base hourly pay, providing an opportunity for financial incentives based on performance.

Yes, Nordstrom is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require assistance or accommodations are encouraged to contact their nearest Nordstrom location for support during the application process.

When answering this question, share your specific experiences and skills in the beauty sector, including prior roles, your understanding of beauty products, and any specialized training you’ve received that enhances your expertise.

Describe your approach to resolving customer complaints, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and the steps you would take to ensure the customer feels valued and their issues are addressed effectively.

Share a specific example highlighting your sales tactics, creativity, and how you motivated yourself or your team to surpass sales expectations, ideally using metrics or outcomes to quantify your success.

Discuss your methods for staying informed about beauty trends, such as following beauty blogs, social media influencers, subscribing to industry publications, or attending beauty-related events, demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning.

Explain your strategy for connecting with customers on a personal level, including follow-up processes, personal touches in service, and ways to make your customers feel valued and understood.

Discuss the tools and technologies you’ve used to enhance the customer experience, such as CRM systems, social media platforms for outreach, and any relevant software that helps streamline your sales.

Share your methodology for time management effectively, including how you assess urgent tasks, delegate responsibilities if applicable, and use organizational tools to maintain productivity during peak hours.

Highlight your passion for beauty, previous customer service experience, sales skills, and how your values align with Nordstrom’s commitment to customer satisfaction and quality products.

Elaborate on your understanding of digital selling techniques, such as social media marketing, email campaigns, and how you use technology to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.

Discuss how you support your colleagues, share knowledge, contribute to team morale, and work on collaboration to contribute to a healthy and productive team atmosphere.