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Merchandiser jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist at retailers, consumer goods brands, and wholesale distributors that build these roles around degree-level planning, analytics, and category management duties. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting status for up to three years.
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Location:
Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48334
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The Merchandiser II is responsible for performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts as requested by Sales Team or retail customers. This role will provide support to Sales Reps by ordering products and may be required to expedite product delivery on an emergency basis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for building and maintaining merchandising/display materials for all products
- Position merchandise and create a customer-ready selling floor
- Participate in ensuring store appearance and merchandise displays are in line with plans, selling history and new receipts
- Consults with buyers, marketing, and sellers product positioning and presentation plans
- Responsible for placing product orders on behalf of the Sales Rep
- Responsible for servicing local stores and refilling existing displays of products to keep company products fully stocked on the shelves
- Create and coordinates the visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and exhibits
- Distribute and install refund offer, neck hangers, shelf-talkers, and price signs on products sold by the Company
- Fill cold box and warm shelves at client account with products sold by the Company
- Refill and re-merchandise existing displays of product sold by the Company
- Assemble, install and fill all types of display racks
- Pick up and deliver special orders, mail, and merchandise
- Perform sales support functions to include the use of current point of sale marketing materials, oversight of the shelf space in the chain territory manager's accounts, consistent communication with the representative regarding changes in buyer preferences and or out of stock inventory concerns/situations encountered during weekend hours
- Reset alcoholic beverages at the store level (e.g., rearranging products using an authorized plan within an assigned territory/set geographic region)
- Implement authorized plan/schematic developed by the various chain headquarters, so accuracy in evaluation, application and execution on the information provided are essential skills
- Introduce new products, reinforce established and agreed upon case volume and display activity, and monitor in-store promotion results
- Stay abreast of business/market conditions, recognize new opportunities within each account, maintain the necessary territory records and support the sales representative's visibility and market saturation in the account
- Build and develop the trust and confidence of the retailer through knowledge of SGWS policies and procedures coupled with a prompt, courteous resolution of inventory discrepancies
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience
- Requires the ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance by state laws
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
- Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs
This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
Nearest Major Market: Detroit
Job Segment: Recruiting, Liability, Merchandising, Outside Sales, Genetics, Human Resources, Insurance, Retail, Sales, Science
Job ID: 43967
Location:
Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48334
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The Merchandiser II is responsible for performing merchandising activities and constructing displays of SGWS products in key retail accounts as requested by Sales Team or retail customers. This role will provide support to Sales Reps by ordering products and may be required to expedite product delivery on an emergency basis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for building and maintaining merchandising/display materials for all products
- Position merchandise and create a customer-ready selling floor
- Participate in ensuring store appearance and merchandise displays are in line with plans, selling history and new receipts
- Consults with buyers, marketing, and sellers product positioning and presentation plans
- Responsible for placing product orders on behalf of the Sales Rep
- Responsible for servicing local stores and refilling existing displays of products to keep company products fully stocked on the shelves
- Create and coordinates the visual presentation of merchandise, including store layout and exhibits
- Distribute and install refund offer, neck hangers, shelf-talkers, and price signs on products sold by the Company
- Fill cold box and warm shelves at client account with products sold by the Company
- Refill and re-merchandise existing displays of product sold by the Company
- Assemble, install and fill all types of display racks
- Pick up and deliver special orders, mail, and merchandise
- Perform sales support functions to include the use of current point of sale marketing materials, oversight of the shelf space in the chain territory manager's accounts, consistent communication with the representative regarding changes in buyer preferences and or out of stock inventory concerns/situations encountered during weekend hours
- Reset alcoholic beverages at the store level (e.g., rearranging products using an authorized plan within an assigned territory/set geographic region)
- Implement authorized plan/schematic developed by the various chain headquarters, so accuracy in evaluation, application and execution on the information provided are essential skills
- Introduce new products, reinforce established and agreed upon case volume and display activity, and monitor in-store promotion results
- Stay abreast of business/market conditions, recognize new opportunities within each account, maintain the necessary territory records and support the sales representative's visibility and market saturation in the account
- Build and develop the trust and confidence of the retailer through knowledge of SGWS policies and procedures coupled with a prompt, courteous resolution of inventory discrepancies
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience
- Requires the ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance by state laws
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
- Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs
This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
Nearest Major Market: Detroit
Job Segment: Recruiting, Liability, Merchandising, Outside Sales, Genetics, Human Resources, Insurance, Retail, Sales, Science
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Merchandiser
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Merchandiser roles don't automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Build your resume and cover letter around degree-specific duties like statistical demand forecasting, category analytics, or financial planning rather than general product placement or store replenishment tasks.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions. Your employer must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level on the LCA, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't survive DOL scrutiny.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer database
Target companies with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for merchandising and retail planning roles. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified DOL sponsorship records, letting you filter by location and role instead of cold-applying to companies that have never filed.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
Retail and consumer goods roles often involve store visits or regional territories. Each distinct worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with HR early so your employer files correctly if your role covers multiple locations.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET occupation profile for merchandisers lists the degree-level knowledge domains USCIS reviews when evaluating specialty occupation status. Cross-reference your job description against those listed skills to identify where your role clearly meets the standard.
File the I-129 with premium processing for retail hiring cycles
Retail hiring peaks in Q3 ahead of holiday season, leaving little margin for standard USCIS processing times. Ask your employer to elect premium processing on the I-129 petition to get a decision within the USCIS-guaranteed timeframe and avoid missing your start date.
H-1B Visa Merchandiser: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Merchandiser role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. USCIS requires that the position normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A merchandiser role built around store replenishment or manual product placement won't meet that standard. Sponsoring employers typically restructure the position around degree-specific duties such as category analytics, assortment planning, or financial forecasting to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Merchandiser roles?
Large retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and wholesale distributors with dedicated category management or merchandise planning teams are the most active sponsors. These employers file LCAs for titles like Merchandise Planner, Category Analyst, or Merchandise Analyst rather than general Merchandiser. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified DOL filing history in these categories, searchable by city and role type.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm assigned to a new store or distribution center?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires a DOL-certified Labor Condition Application listing that specific location. If your employer reassigns you to a site not covered by your existing LCA, they must file and receive certification for a new LCA before you begin work there. Short-term placements have limited exemptions, but routine reassignments don't qualify for those carve-outs.
How long does H-1B status last for a Merchandiser position?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension before that period ends, bringing the total to a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification that has been on file for at least 365 days.
What documents should I gather before a Merchandiser employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and your degree certificate showing a field directly relevant to the merchandising duties described in your offer letter, a copy of your current immigration status documents, and any professional credentials that support the specialty occupation argument. Your employer's attorney will also need a detailed job description written around the degree-specific tasks USCIS will evaluate, so push HR to frame the role precisely before the I-129 is drafted.