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Department Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, operations management, or a related discipline. Australian nationals can transfer to U.S. employers without entering a lottery, and your E-3 status renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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Full Time
Career area
Retail Stores
Location
300 Tanger Blvd #615, Branson, Missouri 65616, United States
Job ID
R-82944
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
Location & Store Type: Nike Branson
Address: Branson, MO
Hours: Full Time – 34-40 hours per week, including nights and weekends
Behind every great team is a great coach. That’s why when you join us as a Department Manager, we refer to you as a Coach.
Join the NIKE Team as a Department Manager
As a Nike Department Manager, you’re the face of NIKE. Enjoy high-volume and a fast pace as your diverse experience and perspective helps guide customers in making the best decisions for them. You’ll work with your team to focus on customer service and get to the win the right way.
We believe that if you have a body, you are an athlete, and you’ll bring this to life with your passion for sport and customer service. This includes properly training your team and implementing our Service Principles while representing our global culture of sport, the NIKE brand, each other, and your community. You lead the charge of ensuring your team makes positive moments, has fun, and feels like they are a part of something bigger.
As a Department Manager, you'll lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver the best experience for their customers while ensuring your team members feel included and supported. You'll use your retail expertise to drive store growth strategies and create opportunities to continue building upon community partnerships. You are the one people look to for encouragement, leadership and bringing NIKE to life for our customers, communities, and colleagues. You will also enjoy benefits like employee discounts, healthcare, paid time off and education programs to develop and advance your career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of customer-facing retail or hospitality experience
- One year of leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, build and lead high-performing teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail business systems
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations
- Proven ability to utilize tools for conflict resolution and employee coaching and counseling
- Able to work mornings, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
What You're Responsible For
- Leading a team that helps keep all store functions running seamlessly.
- Ensuring your store is staffed by attracting, assessing and onboarding your future teammates.
- Equipping store employees with tools needed to succeed in their day-to-day responsibilities.
- Leading your store's team and business results/critical metrics, including budgeting, planning, a high level of customer service, sales, people leadership and management.
- Managing product life cycle from stockroom to visual merchandising and the sales floor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Savings Accounts after 12 months of continuous employment
- 401(k) Plan, CERA, Employee Assistance Program, Mental and Emotional Health, Financial Coaching and Education, Child Development Support and Caregiving Benefits starting on the day you're hired
- Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- The opportunity to buy Nike stock at a discount through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Access to support through Optum Employee Assistance Program at no cost for you and your family
- Discounts for you and your family from Nike, Converse, and Jordan up to 50% off
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
For more information, please refer to Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Retail Stores
Location
300 Tanger Blvd #615, Branson, Missouri 65616, United States
Job ID
R-82944
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
Location & Store Type: Nike Branson
Address: Branson, MO
Hours: Full Time – 34-40 hours per week, including nights and weekends
Behind every great team is a great coach. That’s why when you join us as a Department Manager, we refer to you as a Coach.
Join the NIKE Team as a Department Manager
As a Nike Department Manager, you’re the face of NIKE. Enjoy high-volume and a fast pace as your diverse experience and perspective helps guide customers in making the best decisions for them. You’ll work with your team to focus on customer service and get to the win the right way.
We believe that if you have a body, you are an athlete, and you’ll bring this to life with your passion for sport and customer service. This includes properly training your team and implementing our Service Principles while representing our global culture of sport, the NIKE brand, each other, and your community. You lead the charge of ensuring your team makes positive moments, has fun, and feels like they are a part of something bigger.
As a Department Manager, you'll lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver the best experience for their customers while ensuring your team members feel included and supported. You'll use your retail expertise to drive store growth strategies and create opportunities to continue building upon community partnerships. You are the one people look to for encouragement, leadership and bringing NIKE to life for our customers, communities, and colleagues. You will also enjoy benefits like employee discounts, healthcare, paid time off and education programs to develop and advance your career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of customer-facing retail or hospitality experience
- One year of leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, build and lead high-performing teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail business systems
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations
- Proven ability to utilize tools for conflict resolution and employee coaching and counseling
- Able to work mornings, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
What You're Responsible For
- Leading a team that helps keep all store functions running seamlessly.
- Ensuring your store is staffed by attracting, assessing and onboarding your future teammates.
- Equipping store employees with tools needed to succeed in their day-to-day responsibilities.
- Leading your store's team and business results/critical metrics, including budgeting, planning, a high level of customer service, sales, people leadership and management.
- Managing product life cycle from stockroom to visual merchandising and the sales floor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Savings Accounts after 12 months of continuous employment
- 401(k) Plan, CERA, Employee Assistance Program, Mental and Emotional Health, Financial Coaching and Education, Child Development Support and Caregiving Benefits starting on the day you're hired
- Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- The opportunity to buy Nike stock at a discount through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Access to support through Optum Employee Assistance Program at no cost for you and your family
- Discounts for you and your family from Nike, Converse, and Jordan up to 50% off
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
For more information, please refer to Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Department Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
Your Australian degree must correspond directly to the Department Manager role, not just management broadly. A degree in business administration, operations, or a field-specific discipline (retail, logistics, healthcare) strengthens the specialty occupation argument for your LCA filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's public LCA disclosure data to identify U.S. companies that have previously certified Labor Condition Applications for management roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and rarely push back on E-3 sponsorship.
Address dual intent directly with your employer
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so your employer's legal team may flag long-term immigration plans. Clarify upfront that E-3 renewals are indefinite and no immigrant intent is required, which removes a common objection before it delays your offer.
Get your LCA filed before your start date
DOL must certify the LCA before you can attend your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so certification doesn't bottleneck your onboarding timeline with a new employer.
Verify your degree equivalency before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but some consular officers request a credential evaluation. Obtain a NACES-member evaluation letter before your interview if your degree format is non-standard.
Negotiate the prevailing wage tier into your offer
Your offer letter must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Ask your employer to confirm the wage level before signing, because a Level I wage on a senior Department Manager role can trigger an LCA audit or consular scrutiny.
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Find Department Manager JobsDepartment Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Department Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Department Manager positions by industry and location and see which employers have a history of sponsoring Australian nationals. Generic job boards don't surface E-3-specific sponsorship data, so a targeted search saves significant time.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Department Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Department Manager position qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as business administration, supply chain, or a discipline tied to the department's function. Broad general management roles without a degree-specific requirement are harder to support, so the job description wording matters considerably.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Department Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so Australian nationals can apply year-round without the uncertainty that comes with H-1B registration. H-1B petitions also require USCIS approval before the employee starts, while E-3 holders can often begin work after a consulate appointment alone. For management roles where the employer wants to move quickly, the E-3 is a materially faster path.
Can I change employers or departments while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you need a new visa stamp or a change of status before you start working for them. Moving to a different department within the same company is generally fine if the role still qualifies as a specialty occupation at the same prevailing wage level. Crossing into a materially different job title or function requires reassessing the LCA.
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