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Merchandise Associate roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as merchandising, retail management, or supply chain. Employers in large retail and consumer goods companies file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring, and cap-subject petitions enter the annual lottery.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Drug/General Merchandise (GM) Department Manager, where strong merchandising, operational excellence, and customer service come together.
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about results, organization, and delivering a great shopping experience. As a Drug/GM Department Manager, you will oversee key departments that drive in-stock performance, inventory accuracy, seasonal execution, and sales. This role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your leadership and merchandising expertise make a visible impact every day.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Bring your team-building skills, merchandising expertise, and customer-first mindset to a role where your impact is visible every day.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments with a focus on customer service, merchandising, and in-stock conditions
- Execute planograms, resets, promotional sets, ad programs, and seasonal transitions accurately and on time
- Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor and backroom areas
- Manage ordering, inventory levels, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy while minimizing shrink
- Monitor sales trends, movement reports, and seasonal needs to support ordering and merchandising recommendations
- Ensure compliance with company programs, safety standards, and operational procedures
- Support customers with product questions, promotions, and locating merchandise
- Provide daily direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to Drug/GM associates
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Soft skills:
- Strong customer-service focus and attention to detail
- Effective leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple categories and shifting priorities
Competencies:
- Merchandising execution and planogram compliance
- Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
- Operational standards, safety, and compliance execution
- Sales performance and promotional execution
Knowledge:
- Retail or general merchandise operations
- Inventory systems and merchandising standards (preferred)
Abilities:
- Ability to review sales and inventory data to guide department planning
- Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Travel requirements: None
- Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
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Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B eligibility for Merchandise Associate positions hinges on specialty occupation status. Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and confirm the employer's posting requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Merchandise Associate roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This shows which retailers and consumer goods companies have actively sponsored H-1B workers in this occupation, saving you from dead-end applications.
Request the LCA before your start date
Your employer must post the certified LCA at the worksite for ten consecutive business days before filing Form I-129. Confirm this step is on their timeline so your petition isn't delayed by a compliance gap on the employer's side.
Document specialized merchandising credentials early
Gather transcripts, coursework descriptions, and any retail planning or category management certifications before interviews begin. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether a Merchandise Associate role genuinely requires a degree, so stronger documentation reduces your RFE risk.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Certain nonprofit retail research organizations and institutions of higher education are cap-exempt, meaning your I-129 can be filed any time without entering the annual April lottery. Ask recruiters directly whether the entity qualifies under USCIS cap-exempt rules.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for Merchandise Associate before negotiating, so your offer clears the threshold and the LCA certifies without issue.
H-1B Visa Merchandise Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Merchandise Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If the job description requires a degree in merchandising, retail management, or supply chain and the duties involve planning, analysis, or buying decisions, it can qualify. Generic retail associate roles without a specific degree requirement typically don't meet the specialty occupation threshold.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Merchandise Associate positions?
Large retailers, consumer goods companies, and wholesale distributors with structured buying and planning departments are the most active sponsors for this role type. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for Merchandise Associate positions on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by actual DOL sponsorship activity rather than employer self-reporting.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Merchandise Associate job?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Your current employer is responsible for the cost of your return transportation if they terminate the relationship before your petition period ends, per USCIS regulations.
Can my employer file H-1B premium processing for a Merchandise Associate petition?
Yes. Employers can elect premium processing by filing Form I-907 with USCIS, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. This is common when a start date is time-sensitive or when the employer wants faster resolution on a potential RFE. The election is the employer's choice, not yours, but you can ask them to consider it during offer negotiations.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Merchandise Associate H-1B sponsorship?
Before USCIS will certify your LCA, DOL must confirm your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your specific occupation and geographic location. Employers use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level. If the offered salary falls below the prevailing wage, the LCA won't certify and the H-1B petition can't proceed, regardless of other qualifications.