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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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About the team
The Platform Campaign Team is responsible for end-to-end management of campaign strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and smooth cross-functional collaboration. This team seeks a strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills, proven experience in campaign operations and management, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a background in strategy planning, project management, or related fields, with a solid understanding of the e-commerce landscape.
- Analyze consumer demand trends and identify key product categories, brands, and price segments with strong growth potential on TikTok Shop.
- Develop product assortment strategies that strengthen platform supply and ensure products align with market demand.
- Partner with merchant strategy teams and industry teams to guide supply development in priority product categories.
- Supported major campaigns and marketing initiatives by identifying high-potential products and category opportunities.
- Conduct data-driven analysis to identify supply gaps and propose targeted initiatives to strengthen product availability and competitiveness.
- Monitor product performance and market trends, and continuously refine assortment strategies to support sustainable growth.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in e-commerce, marketplace strategy, category management, consulting, retail strategy, or related industries.
- Strong analytical capabilities and experience using data to identify business opportunities.
- Familiarity with consumer trends and retail or e-commerce market dynamics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in marketplace platforms, retail strategy, consulting, or category management.
- Strong business judgment and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working with data to support business analysis and strategic planning.
- Self-driven with strong ownership and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115520 - $198360 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
About the team
The Platform Campaign Team is responsible for end-to-end management of campaign strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and smooth cross-functional collaboration. This team seeks a strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills, proven experience in campaign operations and management, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a background in strategy planning, project management, or related fields, with a solid understanding of the e-commerce landscape.
- Analyze consumer demand trends and identify key product categories, brands, and price segments with strong growth potential on TikTok Shop.
- Develop product assortment strategies that strengthen platform supply and ensure products align with market demand.
- Partner with merchant strategy teams and industry teams to guide supply development in priority product categories.
- Supported major campaigns and marketing initiatives by identifying high-potential products and category opportunities.
- Conduct data-driven analysis to identify supply gaps and propose targeted initiatives to strengthen product availability and competitiveness.
- Monitor product performance and market trends, and continuously refine assortment strategies to support sustainable growth.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in e-commerce, marketplace strategy, category management, consulting, retail strategy, or related industries.
- Strong analytical capabilities and experience using data to identify business opportunities.
- Familiarity with consumer trends and retail or e-commerce market dynamics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in marketplace platforms, retail strategy, consulting, or category management.
- Strong business judgment and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working with data to support business analysis and strategic planning.
- Self-driven with strong ownership and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115520 - $198360 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Merchandise Associate
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.