Green Card Retail Sales Representative Jobs
Retail Sales Representative roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. Advanced-degree candidates in retail management may pursue EB-2. Sponsorship requires documenting prevailing wage compliance and a permanent, full-time position.
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A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Wine Sales Representative. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren’t limited to health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.
Summary
Sells wine, beer, and other products to assigned accounts for wholesale distributor by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Learns and executes the seven basics: distribution, position, display, pricing, point-of-sale, cold box, and rotation in each account.
- Travels through assigned territory daily to call on regular customers to solicit orders, present items for distribution, maintain Company merchandising standards, and handle damages and off-condition product.
- Confers with District Manager or Area Sales Manager to resolve customer problems.
- Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
- Identifies and responds to customers' needs.
- Maintains frequent and open communication with District Manager, Area Sales Manager, and the Vice President/General Manager.
- Prepares and/or maintains distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas, and dollar objectives and other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Executes sales plans and maintains accounts according to company standards.
- Tracks progress of goals on a daily basis.
- Participates in supplier work-withs.
- Participates in preparation for Empire/Supplier surveys.
- Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
- Delivers emergency orders when needed.
- Attends General Sales Meetings, Trade shows and Special events.
- Travels to different wine producing regions around the world.
- Conducts business according to local and state laws.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word; Word Processing software; Explorer Internet software; Sales Portal Order processing systems, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
- Valid Driver License
- Automobile Insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability
Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Empire Distributors Inc
A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Wine Sales Representative. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren’t limited to health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.
Summary
Sells wine, beer, and other products to assigned accounts for wholesale distributor by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Learns and executes the seven basics: distribution, position, display, pricing, point-of-sale, cold box, and rotation in each account.
- Travels through assigned territory daily to call on regular customers to solicit orders, present items for distribution, maintain Company merchandising standards, and handle damages and off-condition product.
- Confers with District Manager or Area Sales Manager to resolve customer problems.
- Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
- Identifies and responds to customers' needs.
- Maintains frequent and open communication with District Manager, Area Sales Manager, and the Vice President/General Manager.
- Prepares and/or maintains distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas, and dollar objectives and other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Executes sales plans and maintains accounts according to company standards.
- Tracks progress of goals on a daily basis.
- Participates in supplier work-withs.
- Participates in preparation for Empire/Supplier surveys.
- Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
- Delivers emergency orders when needed.
- Attends General Sales Meetings, Trade shows and Special events.
- Travels to different wine producing regions around the world.
- Conducts business according to local and state laws.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word; Word Processing software; Explorer Internet software; Sales Portal Order processing systems, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
- Valid Driver License
- Automobile Insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability
Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Retail Sales Representative
Document your retail credentials before applying
Gather certificates, performance records, and any specialized product training before approaching employers. PERM requires proving your qualifications match the job description exactly, so gaps between your resume and the posted role can stall the labor certification.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Retail chains enrolled in E-Verify already have compliance infrastructure for employment eligibility, which signals readiness to sponsor. Filter your search to multi-location retailers and regional chains with dedicated HR teams who handle PERM filings regularly.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Retail Sales Representative roles at companies with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-3 sponsorship history cuts through listings where sponsorship is unlikely, saving weeks of outreach to unresponsive HR departments.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific retail role and county using the OFLC Wage Search before discussing compensation. Your employer must offer at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage on the PERM application, so knowing this figure protects you during offer negotiations.
Confirm the role is classified as permanent and full-time
PERM labor certification is only available for permanent, full-time positions. Seasonal retail roles, part-time arrangements, or contract-to-hire structures disqualify a position for EB-3 sponsorship, so clarify the employment classification with HR before investing in the application process.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment obligations
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign before USCIS can accept the I-140 petition. Ask hiring managers whether they've completed PERM filings before, since inexperienced employers often underestimate the recruitment documentation requirements and face delays or denials.
Green Card Retail Sales Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Retail Sales Representative role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Retail Sales Representative positions can qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker category depending on the role's requirements. The employer must complete PERM labor certification through DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker was available, then file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS before you can pursue adjustment of status or consular processing.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for retail roles?
Unlike H-1B visa, PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status with expiration dates. There's no annual lottery for EB-3, and most countries outside India and China face minimal visa backlog at that preference level. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and I-140 approval typically take one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status.
What O*NET classification does a Retail Sales Representative fall under for PERM purposes?
PERM applications require the employer to use a Standard Occupational Classification code that matches the actual duties of the role. For most Retail Sales Representative positions, the relevant O*NET profile describes the duties in detail and maps to the appropriate SOC code, which DOL then uses to determine the correct prevailing wage level for your geographic area.
How do I find retail employers who actually sponsor green cards?
Retail green card sponsorship is less common than in tech or healthcare, so targeting the right employers upfront saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you search Retail Sales Representative openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on companies that have completed PERM filings before rather than speculating from job postings alone.
Does my employer need to pay me the prevailing wage during the green card process?
The PERM application requires your employer to offer at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for the role, location, and experience level. You don't need to be paid that wage from day one, but the employer must commit to paying it by the time you receive your green card. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level before accepting an offer.