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How much do nordstrom merchandising jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for nordstrom merchandising in the United States is $17.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Nordstrom merchandising?

Nordstrom Merchandising refers to the process of planning, buying, and presenting the products that are sold in Nordstrom stores and online. Merchandisers at Nordstrom analyze customer preferences, sales trends, and inventory levels to ensure the right products are available at the right time and place. They collaborate closely with buyers, planners, and vendors to curate appealing assortments that align with the brand’s image and customer expectations. Their work is essential to providing a high-quality shopping experience and driving sales for the company.

How does a Nordstrom merchandiser typically collaborate with buyers and store teams to execute merchandising strategies?

As a Merchandiser at Nordstrom, you’ll work closely with buyers to understand product assortments and seasonal trends, ensuring the right merchandise is available in stores and online. Collaboration with store teams is essential for executing visual presentations, stock placement, and promotional activities that align with company goals. Regular communication and feedback loops help address sales performance, inventory levels, and customer preferences, making cross-functional teamwork a key part of the role. This collaborative environment supports a dynamic workflow and provides opportunities to learn from different departments, enhancing both merchandising expertise and broader retail knowledge.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Nordstrom merchandiser, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nordstrom Merchandiser, you need a solid understanding of retail merchandising, product assortment planning, and sales analysis, typically supported by a degree in business, fashion merchandising, or a related field. Experience with merchandising software, inventory management systems, and point-of-sale (POS) technology is commonly required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring appealing product displays. These skills ensure merchandise aligns with customer preferences, drives sales, and maintains Nordstrom's high standards for in-store presentation.

What is the difference between Nordstrom Merchandising vs Nordstrom Buying?

AspectNordstrom MerchandisingNordstrom Buying
Primary FocusDeveloping product assortments, visual presentation, and inventory planningSelecting and purchasing products to meet customer demand
ResponsibilitiesCreating merchandise strategies, managing displays, analyzing sales trendsNegotiating with vendors, selecting products, managing purchase orders
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, retail store and corporate officeOffice-based, vendor interactions, store visits
CredentialsDegree in merchandising, marketing, or related field; experience in retailDegree in business, merchandising, or related field; purchasing experience

While both roles are integral to retail success, Nordstrom Merchandising focuses on creating appealing product displays and inventory strategies, whereas Nordstrom Buying centers on selecting and purchasing products from vendors. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and employer expectations within Nordstrom's retail environment.

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Infographic showing various Nordstrom Merchandising job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,285 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Sr. Director, Digital Merchandising - N.com and eCommerce

Nordstrom

Seattle, WA • On-site

$190K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Nordstrom rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 424 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 21 rated department stores


Job description

Job Description

As Nordstrom celebrates 125 years of helping customers feel good and look their best, we're shaping the future of fashion retail-digital, personalized, and powered by AI. Anchored by our stores, we're delivering a seamless experience that expresses the best of global brands and meets customers wherever and however they shop.

Central to this work, the Sr. Director of Digital Merchandising for N.com and eCommerce leads the shared merchandising team across both Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. Operating at the intersection of product, technology, AI, and customer experience, this role drives conversion, expands choice count, and ensures our digital assortment reflects a clear, scalable Nordstrom fashion point of view.

As the competitive landscape intensifies, this role is key to Nordstrom's ability to differentiate, accelerate base business performance, and leverage emerging capabilities in AI-driven personalization and discovery. We are looking for a leader with strategic vision, a data-driven mindset, and a genuine passion for fashion retail.

A Day in the Life...

  • Accountable for driving total demand, conversion, AOV, and profitable growth across sites, mobile web, and app.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing digital merchandising team, fostering a cohesive, intuitive digital experience spanning all categories.
  • Partner closely with the Nordstrom Merchandising Group (NMG) across all divisions to ensure online product selection, depth, and brand mix supports digital goals and drives multichannel profitability.
  • Championing the end-to-end customer experience - from discovery and purchase through fulfillment, pickup, and returns - working across operations, supply chain, and technology to ensure digital merchandising strategy is accountable to the full customer journey.
  • Shape the discovery experience as choice count scales, partnering with Product Management to ensure relevance at scale.
  • Lead the integration of AI-powered personalization and agentic commerce capabilities into the merchandising strategy, in partnership with Product and Technology.
  • Drive site content and calendar development in partnership with Marketing to fuel demand, customer acquisition, and loyalty engagement across site and email.
  • Identify and champion site-wide navigation, search, and product page enhancements - in partnership with Product Management - to improve conversion and enrich the customer experience.
  • Develop and monitor site analytics - including product conversion rates, choice counts, and GMV by category - to measure efficacy of assortment, content, and merchandising decisions.
  • Maintain deep expertise in the evolving ecommerce landscape, competitive pricing, and emerging digital retail trends to continuously sharpen our approach.

You Own This If You Have...

  • 10+ years of leadership in a top-tier or omnichannel ecommerce retailer, including online merchandising, buying, and/or planning experience.
  • 7+ years managing high-performing teams with demonstrated results in digital merchandising, buying, and/or planning that drive profitable growth.
  • Proven P&L ownership at significant scale - with the ability to translate financial accountability into clear team priorities and outcomes.
  • Experience operating across a multi-banner or multi-channel environment, setting shared strategy while respecting distinct brand identities.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, matrixed enterprises - building alignment across merchandising, technology, product, marketing, and finance.
  • Working fluency in AI-powered personalization, discovery tools, and the evolving role of agentic commerce in digital retail; comfort operating where these capabilities are actively being built.
  • Proven ability to identify site process and experience optimization opportunities and motivate cross-functional partners to execute.
  • Strong analytical foundation; experience with ecommerce analytics tools, GMV/demand drivers, and online KPIs.
  • Comfort operating at both strategic and tactical levels - able to set vision and roll up sleeves.

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.

$190,000.00 - $300,000.00 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_20-21.pdf

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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.


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