H-1B Visa Counter Manager Jobs
Counter Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at cosmetics, retail, and hospitality companies that structure the role around degree-level duties in business, marketing, or operations. Because the specialty occupation question turns on how the employer defines the position, targeting employers who have filed H-1B petitions for comparable roles matters more than the job title alone.
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Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview:
The Bloomingdale’s Cosmetic’s floor is known as the heart of the store and the energy is felt the minute customers walk through our doors. The Bloomingdale’s Counter Manager develops and supervises a team of highly productive Beauty Advisors capable of providing excellent service and selling totality of our assortment both in store and online.
The Counter Manager leads the team’s primary focus of building and maintaining client relationships, offering outstanding service and product knowledge, while maintaining compelling merchandise presentation. The Counter Manager ensures Beauty Advisors are welcoming, friendly, and engaged; keeping productivity high and excitement alive on the sales floor and always putting the needs of the customer first.
Essential Functions:
- Create an in-store easy, seamless and fun experience allowing you to build and cultivate customer relationships
- Drive sales with in-store and online clients by embracing and being proficient with technology
- Participate in the merchandising and operational requirements of the role
Qualifications and Competencies:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3-5 years related experience
- Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
- May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
- Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs
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. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
In addition to hourly rate, may receive 3% - 3% on commission eligible net sales.
- Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
- Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
- Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
- 401(k) plan options available
- Bonus earning opportunities
- Growth potential opportunities
- Employee Discount at Bloomingdale’s & Macy’s Stores
About:
Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview:
The Bloomingdale’s Cosmetic’s floor is known as the heart of the store and the energy is felt the minute customers walk through our doors. The Bloomingdale’s Counter Manager develops and supervises a team of highly productive Beauty Advisors capable of providing excellent service and selling totality of our assortment both in store and online.
The Counter Manager leads the team’s primary focus of building and maintaining client relationships, offering outstanding service and product knowledge, while maintaining compelling merchandise presentation. The Counter Manager ensures Beauty Advisors are welcoming, friendly, and engaged; keeping productivity high and excitement alive on the sales floor and always putting the needs of the customer first.
Essential Functions:
- Create an in-store easy, seamless and fun experience allowing you to build and cultivate customer relationships
- Drive sales with in-store and online clients by embracing and being proficient with technology
- Participate in the merchandising and operational requirements of the role
Qualifications and Competencies:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3-5 years related experience
- Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
- May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
- Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs
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. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
In addition to hourly rate, may receive 3% - 3% on commission eligible net sales.
- Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
- Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
- Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
- 401(k) plan options available
- Bonus earning opportunities
- Growth potential opportunities
- Employee Discount at Bloomingdale’s & Macy’s Stores
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Counter Manager
Verify your LCA covers every worksite
If your Counter Manager role spans multiple store locations or pop-up sites, your employer needs a certified LCA for each worksite. Confirm before you start that every location where you'll regularly work is listed on a separate, DOL-certified LCA.
Review O*NET to frame your specialty occupation argument
Pull the O*NET profile for retail supervisors and merchandising managers. Identify which listed tasks require a bachelor's degree in a related field, then work with your employer to write a job description that ties your Counter Manager duties directly to those degree-level functions.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with active H-1B filing history
Target companies that have already sponsored H-1B workers in retail operations or brand management roles. Migrate Mate shows verified filing history by employer, so you can focus your applications on hiring managers who already understand the sponsorship process.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter before applying
If your business, marketing, or merchandising credential is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before you start applying. USCIS requires evidence that your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's, and having this ready speeds up petition preparation significantly.
Ask employers about their public access file practices
H-1B employers must maintain a public access file for each sponsored worker, including the LCA and wage documentation. Asking about this process during interviews signals you understand compliance requirements and helps you assess whether the employer has genuine H-1B infrastructure in place.
Account for cap timing when negotiating your start date
The H-1B annual cap and its selection rules have changed recently, so your earliest possible employment start date depends on when your petition is filed and selected. Build at least six months of buffer into any start date negotiation to avoid gaps if your petition isn't filed before a cap deadline.
H-1B Visa Counter Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Counter Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A Counter Manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation only if the employer structures it to require a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as business administration, marketing, or cosmetic science. Generic retail supervision duties don't meet the standard. Employers who have successfully sponsored Counter Managers typically rewrite the job description to emphasize degree-level analytical, marketing, or brand strategy responsibilities.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Counter Manager positions?
Cosmetics brands, department store chains, and hospitality groups with structured brand ambassador or retail management programs are the most active sponsors for this role type. Because sponsorship eligibility depends on how individual employers define the position, searching Migrate Mate for companies with verified H-1B filing history in retail operations and brand management gives you the most targeted starting point.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different store location?
Each worksite where you regularly work must have its own certified LCA on file with DOL before you start working there. If your employer reassigns you to a new location, they need to file and receive certification on a new LCA for that site first. A short-term assignment to a non-listed site may qualify for a geographic area exception, but regular placement at any unlisted location requires a new LCA.
How long does H-1B status last for a Counter Manager?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension petition to bring the total to a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending PERM labor certification that meets specific age thresholds, so long-term planning matters early.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Counter Manager employer mid-employment?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, once your new employer files a petition with USCIS, you can start working for them immediately without waiting for approval, provided you've been maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must still certify a new LCA reflecting the specific worksite and prevailing wage before filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level your new employer must meet before accepting an offer.