Nordstrom Reviews

Pros

20 percent discount and health benefits if you stay long enough to get them and you can earn pto if you are full time

Cons

Literally everything. The pay sucks, the pressure to sell sucks and most of the coworkers are sharks. You will be harassed about virtually selling everyday by managers literally every 40 minutes because of how dead this location is due to all the riots and covid combined. Avoid this place like the plague especially if it’s your first cosmetics sales job. Wouldn’t recommend to people who aren’t used to cut throat environment cuz it will eat you alive. Oh yeah and lots of product diversion goes on here. If you worked cosmetic so before you know exactly what that is and what comes with it. Management cracked down on it but it still goes on. They slow favorites to continue with this cheating practice. Oh and forget about trying to ever get promoted to another counter unless you use diverters it’s not gonna happen. Also you are expected to bother friends and family non stop on social media to meet absurdly high sales goals especially for covid times.

Pros

friendly, good benefits, commission, transparent, company cares

Cons

things are not run smoothly, understaffed, overworked, long hours, difficult to start

Pros

Good money making opportunities. Coworkers were supportive and friendly. I don't know if that is true for all Chanel counters. Overall it was great if you can sell and are a bit aggressive with sales.

Cons

Reaching out to customers was expected and it was really awkward. How would you feel if some sales lady kept texting you that you didn't know. Sales goals were stressful especially when we were under construction and no customers were coming in.

Pros

1) UNMATCHED culture 2) NICE people (for the most part) 3) BETTER salary (compared to others in the fashion industry especially in NYC) but it comes with a much bigger responsibility too. 4) GREAT merchandise discount. 5) Customers first, they really mean it! Suddenly, shopping elsewhere is a worse experience because your expectations become higher.

Cons

1) Your experience will depend on what division and leaders you work for. Similar to other companies, some people are not great, but don't let it deter you from finding your fit with the right people (it takes time). 2) Merchandising people are old school. Part of the issue is due to its promote from within (from stores) or "tap on the shoulder" culture. There isn't a lot of diversity (not just race, gender), but different walks of life and experiences 3) There have been LOTs of changes since COVID-19 started. Unfortunately, many great people were affected. 4) Extremely political, favoritism is nothing new. It affects how you move up and across the company. For many opening roles, they usually have someone in mind. Previous store experience is not required, but will get you more respect with your coworkers/ leaders unless you move here at a Manager/ Director/ VP level. 5) While online business is booming, it doesn't make up for Brick & Mortar losses. Need to rethink store strategy and make it exciting again.

Pros

discounts, coworkers, proximity to high end clothing, fun customers

Cons

competitive, toxic standards, misogynistic environment, overworked managers and coworkers, rude customers