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Support Associate roles at Express put you on the sales floor helping customers find fits across the brand's apparel and accessories lines. Express has sponsored work visas for this function, making it a realistic target if you're on F-1 OPT, CPT, or pursuing longer-term employment-based pathways.
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INTRODUCTION
About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
About Express
Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.
The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.
LOCATION
Store Name: Assembly Row
Responsibilities
Express is seeking an Associate Manager to join our team.
The Associate Manager supports the store manager in managing store operations, recruiting, management, training and sales functions, drives productivity, compliance with company policies, and creates a great in-store shopping experience for our retail customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Attract, hire, develop, inspire, and retain top talent
- Support an environment, which encourages an exceptionally high level of the store morale
- Focus all store associates on creating an environment built on teamwork and inspiring a “one team” mentality
- Coach, teach, train, recognize and manage all aspects of performance and development for all store associates up to and including Sales Leaders, to encourage professional growth and build a bench of talent
- Identify high performing store associates and assist in their growth
- Develop and maximize the success of store associates to achieve sales potential and customer experience
- Attract and hire store associates, up to and including Sales Leaders
- Analyze the business and execute/communicate clear action plans that optimize results
- Manage all aspects of daily store operations
- Ensure all store associates have clarity on goals and action plans
- Provide feedback to help support the creation of clear action plans that optimize results
- Manage and delegate workload and ensure execution of plans and strategies across the store
- Maintain adherence to Company Policies and ensures the safety of store associates and Customers
- Manage merchandise flow, such as shipment, replenishment, and omni-channel operations, throughout the store
- Optimize sales/operations opportunity, by leading the associates consistently executes merchandising strategies, operations, loyalty programs and other company initiatives
- With approval of the Store Manager, builds an effective schedule with the right associate in the right place at the right time
- Support and develop a store environment focused on consistently delivering a great in-store customer experience
- Resolve customer complaints to a positive outcome. Determines source of issues and takes initiative to identify and resolve
- Lead consistent focus on delivering a great customer experience
- Create a culture of proactive customer engagement to exceed our customer’s expectations
- Drive loyalty and credit card acquisition through an engaged store team
- Create positive in-store experience through visual standards
- Other essential functions may occur as directed by your supervisor
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Education: High School or Equivalent
- Years of Experience: 3-5 of relevant job experience
- Proficient in use of technology (iPad, registers)
- Meets defined availability criteria, including nights, weekends and non-business hours
- Meets physical requirements
Critical Skills & Attributes
- Previous retail experience preferred
- Proven ability to drive sales results
- Strong supervisory, communication and customer service skills
- Minimum of two years relevant experience
- Prior sales management experience
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate’s health and long-term financial security including:
- Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
- Merchandise discount
- Paid Time Off
- Parental leave for new moms and dads
For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.
Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.
Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.
Pay Range: $21.20 - $31.25 per hour
If you would like to know more about the California Consumer Privacy Act click here.
An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

INTRODUCTION
About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
About Express
Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.
The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.
LOCATION
Store Name: Assembly Row
Responsibilities
Express is seeking an Associate Manager to join our team.
The Associate Manager supports the store manager in managing store operations, recruiting, management, training and sales functions, drives productivity, compliance with company policies, and creates a great in-store shopping experience for our retail customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Attract, hire, develop, inspire, and retain top talent
- Support an environment, which encourages an exceptionally high level of the store morale
- Focus all store associates on creating an environment built on teamwork and inspiring a “one team” mentality
- Coach, teach, train, recognize and manage all aspects of performance and development for all store associates up to and including Sales Leaders, to encourage professional growth and build a bench of talent
- Identify high performing store associates and assist in their growth
- Develop and maximize the success of store associates to achieve sales potential and customer experience
- Attract and hire store associates, up to and including Sales Leaders
- Analyze the business and execute/communicate clear action plans that optimize results
- Manage all aspects of daily store operations
- Ensure all store associates have clarity on goals and action plans
- Provide feedback to help support the creation of clear action plans that optimize results
- Manage and delegate workload and ensure execution of plans and strategies across the store
- Maintain adherence to Company Policies and ensures the safety of store associates and Customers
- Manage merchandise flow, such as shipment, replenishment, and omni-channel operations, throughout the store
- Optimize sales/operations opportunity, by leading the associates consistently executes merchandising strategies, operations, loyalty programs and other company initiatives
- With approval of the Store Manager, builds an effective schedule with the right associate in the right place at the right time
- Support and develop a store environment focused on consistently delivering a great in-store customer experience
- Resolve customer complaints to a positive outcome. Determines source of issues and takes initiative to identify and resolve
- Lead consistent focus on delivering a great customer experience
- Create a culture of proactive customer engagement to exceed our customer’s expectations
- Drive loyalty and credit card acquisition through an engaged store team
- Create positive in-store experience through visual standards
- Other essential functions may occur as directed by your supervisor
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Education: High School or Equivalent
- Years of Experience: 3-5 of relevant job experience
- Proficient in use of technology (iPad, registers)
- Meets defined availability criteria, including nights, weekends and non-business hours
- Meets physical requirements
Critical Skills & Attributes
- Previous retail experience preferred
- Proven ability to drive sales results
- Strong supervisory, communication and customer service skills
- Minimum of two years relevant experience
- Prior sales management experience
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate’s health and long-term financial security including:
- Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
- Merchandise discount
- Paid Time Off
- Parental leave for new moms and dads
For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.
Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.
Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.
Pay Range: $21.20 - $31.25 per hour
If you would like to know more about the California Consumer Privacy Act click here.
An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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Align your resume to retail metrics
EXPRESS hiring managers for Support Associates look for measurable floor performance: units per transaction, conversion rates, and fitting room engagement. Frame your experience in those terms before applying, not just general customer service language.
Start OPT paperwork before your offer deadline
Your DSO needs time to issue a new I-20 and USCIS recommends filing the I-765 at least 90 days before your OPT start date. Missing that window can push your authorized start date past when EXPRESS needs you on the floor.
Ask directly about PERM during final interviews
For Support Associates pursuing a Green Card path, PERM sponsorship depends on EXPRESS classifying the role as meeting DOL prevailing wage requirements. Raise this in the offer stage, not after you've signed, so both sides understand the long-term commitment involved.
Search open Support Associate roles on Migrate Mate
EXPRESS posts Support Associate openings across hundreds of locations. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for EXPRESS positions that match your visa type, so you're not manually sorting through listings that won't lead to sponsorship.
Verify your I-9 eligibility documents match E-Verify requirements
EXPRESS participates in E-Verify, so your employment eligibility must clear the federal system before your first shift. Confirm your visa document combination satisfies List A or List B and C requirements under the I-9 instructions before your start date.
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Find Support Associate at Express JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Express sponsor H-1B visas for Support Associates?
H-1B sponsorship for Support Associate roles at Express is uncommon. The H-1B is designed for specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field, and retail floor positions typically don't meet that threshold. Express has sponsored employment-based visas at this level through EB-2 and EB-3 categories, which have a lower specialty occupation bar and a separate PERM-based process through the DOL.
How do I apply for Support Associate jobs at Express?
You can search and apply for Support Associate openings at Express through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you're only seeing roles relevant to your status. Express posts openings at the individual store level, so searching by city or region will give you the most accurate picture of what's currently hiring near you.
Which visa types does Express typically sponsor for Support Associate roles?
Express has sponsored F-1 OPT and F-1 CPT for Support Associates, making it accessible to international students already in the U.S. on a student visa. Longer-term employment-based sponsorship at this role level has occurred through the EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories, which require a PERM labor certification filed with the DOL before the petition moves to USCIS.
What qualifications does Express expect for Support Associate positions?
Express prioritizes customer-facing experience, comfort on a fast-paced sales floor, and familiarity with fashion retail or apparel. A degree is not typically required for the Support Associate level. Strong candidates can demonstrate fitting room or clienteling experience, product knowledge, and availability that matches peak retail hours, including weekends and holiday periods when Express ramps up staffing.
How do I time my application if I'm approaching the end of my OPT period?
If your OPT expires within six months, prioritize applying to Express locations actively hiring rather than waiting for a preferred city. Once you have an offer, work with your DSO immediately to confirm your employment is authorized under your current EAD. If your OPT cap-gap or STEM extension applies, provide that documentation to the Express HR team early so E-Verify processing doesn't delay your start date.
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