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Retail roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as merchandising, business administration, or supply chain management. Corporate retail employers, particularly those in buying, planning, and e-commerce operations, have active H-1B filing histories and file LCAs with DOL each year.
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This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Carlsbad, CA. In-office expectation is 3 days a week.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a member of the Retail Marketing team, the Retail Marketing Specialist supports the execution of measurable traffic and sales-driving programs, including business-to-business (B2B) programs, special events, and community partnerships across our DTC and Wholesale accounts.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Development and produce DTC & Wholesale in-store graphics, signage, window displays, trade shows, as well as all printed branded-environment graphics (showrooms & facilities), and branding assets. Works closely with Retail Marketing Director to implement seasonal strategies.
- Work with internal teams to develop key in-store marketing initiatives inclusive of signage and event activations.
- Support experiential activations, partnering with Brand Leadership to bring the brand to live in three dimensions with modular solutions that enable mobile activation. Inclusive of new store openings, community events, key account retail events.
- Oversee the development of sell-in materials for retail and wholesale channels and directs the implementation of such programs.
- Develop and deploy Visual Merchandising standards seasonally, with an eye toward innovating and bringing prAna to life in market-relevant, consumer-engaging ways.
- Ensure accurate fixture forecasting and inventory management is consistently maintained & within budgetary parameters. Communicate execution plans and budgetary status regularly, to maintain accurate information internally.
- Communication: A key accountability is to communicate effectively and efficiently across Retail, Sales, Marketing & Creative. Participates in integrated brand marketing and category meetings to interpret, translate, and communicate retail marketing strategic and creative direction.
- Partner closely with the Art Director and Sales Team to manage wholesale assets, trade show deliverables, in-store visuals, and fulfill visual merchandising needs for key accounts and initiatives.
YOU ARE
- Able to establish and maintain schedules by prioritizing heavy workloads and multiple seasons overlapping.
- A problem-solving solver, able to work on multiple projects at a time.
- Able to maintain a professional demeanor and openness to new ideas and change.
- A self-starter that thrives in opportunities to create new systems and best practices.
- Eager to support a growing wholesale business through the lens of marketing and events.
- Excited to contribute to the rapid expansion of prAna retail.
YOU HAVE
- Associate degree brand marketing or equivalent relevant experience is required.
- 5+ years of relevant retail brand marketing experience, including briefing seasonal assets, experience supporting wholesale accounts, tradeshows and sales meetings.
- Working knowledge of programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Adobe Photoshop.
- Knowledge of product storytelling, retail marketing and creation of account sell in tools.
- Ability to travel for occasional tradeshows and retail events.
- Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build relationships.
- Able to travel 25% of the time.
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Range: $67,750 - $99,737
Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.
At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.
If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Carlsbad, CA. In-office expectation is 3 days a week.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a member of the Retail Marketing team, the Retail Marketing Specialist supports the execution of measurable traffic and sales-driving programs, including business-to-business (B2B) programs, special events, and community partnerships across our DTC and Wholesale accounts.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Development and produce DTC & Wholesale in-store graphics, signage, window displays, trade shows, as well as all printed branded-environment graphics (showrooms & facilities), and branding assets. Works closely with Retail Marketing Director to implement seasonal strategies.
- Work with internal teams to develop key in-store marketing initiatives inclusive of signage and event activations.
- Support experiential activations, partnering with Brand Leadership to bring the brand to live in three dimensions with modular solutions that enable mobile activation. Inclusive of new store openings, community events, key account retail events.
- Oversee the development of sell-in materials for retail and wholesale channels and directs the implementation of such programs.
- Develop and deploy Visual Merchandising standards seasonally, with an eye toward innovating and bringing prAna to life in market-relevant, consumer-engaging ways.
- Ensure accurate fixture forecasting and inventory management is consistently maintained & within budgetary parameters. Communicate execution plans and budgetary status regularly, to maintain accurate information internally.
- Communication: A key accountability is to communicate effectively and efficiently across Retail, Sales, Marketing & Creative. Participates in integrated brand marketing and category meetings to interpret, translate, and communicate retail marketing strategic and creative direction.
- Partner closely with the Art Director and Sales Team to manage wholesale assets, trade show deliverables, in-store visuals, and fulfill visual merchandising needs for key accounts and initiatives.
YOU ARE
- Able to establish and maintain schedules by prioritizing heavy workloads and multiple seasons overlapping.
- A problem-solving solver, able to work on multiple projects at a time.
- Able to maintain a professional demeanor and openness to new ideas and change.
- A self-starter that thrives in opportunities to create new systems and best practices.
- Eager to support a growing wholesale business through the lens of marketing and events.
- Excited to contribute to the rapid expansion of prAna retail.
YOU HAVE
- Associate degree brand marketing or equivalent relevant experience is required.
- 5+ years of relevant retail brand marketing experience, including briefing seasonal assets, experience supporting wholesale accounts, tradeshows and sales meetings.
- Working knowledge of programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Adobe Photoshop.
- Knowledge of product storytelling, retail marketing and creation of account sell in tools.
- Ability to travel for occasional tradeshows and retail events.
- Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build relationships.
- Able to travel 25% of the time.
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Range: $67,750 - $99,737
Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.
At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.
If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Retail
Map your degree to the right role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the retail position. A merchandising or supply chain degree supports a buying or planning role far more convincingly than a general business degree supports a store manager title.
Target corporate retail over store-level jobs
H-1B sponsorship in retail almost exclusively happens at the corporate level. Roles in merchandising, e-commerce, inventory planning, and retail analytics at headquarters are where employers have LCA filing history and established immigration processes.
Search verified LCA filers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter retail employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This shows you which companies have actually sponsored H-1B workers in retail-adjacent roles, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate so you know the floor and can flag any offer that falls short.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting any offer
Retail employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to file an H-1B petition. Ask HR directly during the offer stage. A company that isn't enrolled can't sponsor you, regardless of how willing they say they are.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
Pull the O*NET profile for your target retail job title and note the education requirements listed under the occupation. Roles classified as requiring a bachelor's or higher in a specific field strengthen your specialty occupation argument with USCIS.
H-1B Visa Retail: Frequently Asked Questions
Do retail jobs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Some retail jobs do qualify, but the role must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the job duties. Store associate, cashier, and shift supervisor roles typically don't qualify. Corporate retail positions in merchandising, e-commerce strategy, inventory planning, and retail analytics are the roles most likely to meet that threshold.
Which types of retail employers sponsor H-1B visas?
Large national and global retailers with corporate headquarters are the most common H-1B sponsors in retail. These employers have dedicated HR and legal teams, established immigration workflows, and file Labor Condition Applications with DOL regularly. Smaller regional chains and independent retailers rarely sponsor H-1B workers because the process requires legal infrastructure most small businesses don't have. Browse verified sponsors by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a retail employer?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to a different visa status, or depart the country. Your previous employer is also required to pay for your return transportation to your home country if you're dismissed before your H-1B period ends. Filing a transfer petition before the grace period expires is the fastest way to maintain lawful status.
Can my retail employer start my H-1B before the lottery is selected?
Your employer can submit your H-1B registration during the USCIS lottery window, which typically opens in March each year for an October 1 start date. If selected, they file the full petition. Because retail employers often operate on fiscal-year hiring cycles, it's worth confirming your employer's timeline aligns with the H-1B cap schedule before accepting an offer contingent on sponsorship.
How do I find retail employers with a proven H-1B sponsorship track record?
DOL publishes Labor Condition Application data for every H-1B filing, which shows employer names, job titles, and wage levels. Reviewing this data tells you which retailers have filed for roles similar to yours and how recently. Migrate Mate organizes this data by employer and occupation code so you can search retail-specific LCA history without downloading raw government files.