Job Description
About the position
Come work on the Enterprise Strategy where you can: Be part of a high-impact, widely-respected team that has a high concentration of talent in its members and leaders Ramp up quickly as you begin (or continue) your journey at Nordstrom on a team that gives you unmatched visibility into our business’s drivers and dynamics Tackle the toughest problems Nordstrom faces and directly inform our vision for future success in partnership with our executive leaders and board of directors Gain unmatched exposure to the executive team and other senior leaders through a variety of projects Define and chart your own path into the business and be part of the next generation of leaders at Nordstrom A day in the life... As a Strategy Associate, you will support the development of strategic projects across the Enterprise Strategy group's key focus areas: functional support (e.g., merchandise, marketing, supply chain), business unit support (e.g., Nordstrom.com, Nordstrom Rack, NordstromRack.com/HauteLook.com), scaled events (e.g., Anniversary and Holiday) and internal growth initiatives (e.g., key market acceleration, acquisition, geographic expansion).
- Responsibilities
- Manage project inputs simultaneously from start to finish in a rapidly changing environment
- Develop compelling insights through creation and maintenance of complex models
- Conduct primary and secondary research
- Support the development of materials that effectively communicate insights and recommendations
- Build credibility with business partners to gain support for analysis and recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including key functions and business unit
- Requirements
- 2 + years with a leading management consulting firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Deloitte) or experience in retail strategy required
- Strong interest in retail and understanding of industry dynamics
- Strong quantitative skills, including model building and insight generation
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross functional partners
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree
- Benefits
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
- 401k
- medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
- PTO accruals
- Holidays
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