H-1B Visa Retail Sales Representative Jobs
Retail Sales Representative roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as marketing, business, or communications. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS before your start date.
Find H-1B Visa Retail Sales Representative JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 69+ Retail Sales Representative jobs
See all 69+ Retail Sales Representative Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Retail Sales Representative roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Retail Sales Representative you will be responsible for building relationships and maintaining a positive retail experience with our National Retail customers in our Washington D.C. and Virginia territory. You will coordinate with and contribute to the overall branch and company efforts to profitably grow our business. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining positive relationships with customers at the local level, executing on National Retail customer-specific projects, and completing objectives as directed by the National and Regional teams. You may also participate in training sessions in the territory. You will work with National Retail Regional Managers to support sales strategies and programs; and communicate appropriate trends and field intelligence to provide to Management to ensure customer satisfaction.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
-
Call on existing National Retail customers at the store level by installing and maintaining appropriate marketing materials in all customer accounts, determining and securing suitable areas to cross merchandise, building and maintaining displays and POP materials. Selling, cross-merchandising, building and maintaining displays/P.O.P. materials. Develop relationships with and be the primary contact for the customer’s store level merchandising, floor associate and management teams. Responsible for planning and executing store level trainings as needed. (85%)
-
Coordinate with National Retail Regional Managers and other field sales personnel to ensure execution of territory projects, initiatives, and opportunities. (10%)
-
Other duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to, consistent CRM management and usage, scheduling, business planning, submitting expense reports in a timely manner, regular maintenance of company-owned vehicles, utilize customer performance tracking software/apps as needed, and other duties as assigned. (5%)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- 1-2 years of related experience in retail merchandising and/or sales. National Accounts experience and/or business or marketing experience preferred.
- Customer Focus: Ability to build and sustain productive customer relationships.
- Proactivity: Ability to identify what needs to be done and take action, when situation requires it.
- Organization & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously as well as quickly reallocate resources in order to respond to changing customer and team member needs.
- Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Writing: Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
- Attention to detail: Ability to complete all work according to procedures and standards.
- Technical: Basic carpentry skills and ability to safely use common construction tools such as, but not limited to, hammer and drill.
- Prioritization: Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
- Accountability & Dependability: Ability to fulfill all commitments made to peers, co-workers, and supervisor.
- Computer/Software/Technology: Ability to utilize Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer to effectively complete work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and construction job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.
Travel
This job requires 25% domestic travel.
Work Status & Location
This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Alexandria, VA.
Relocation
Relocation is not available for this position.
Pay
$53,700 - $76,800 / year
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
- Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
- Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow
INTRODUCTION
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Retail Sales Representative you will be responsible for building relationships and maintaining a positive retail experience with our National Retail customers in our Washington D.C. and Virginia territory. You will coordinate with and contribute to the overall branch and company efforts to profitably grow our business. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining positive relationships with customers at the local level, executing on National Retail customer-specific projects, and completing objectives as directed by the National and Regional teams. You may also participate in training sessions in the territory. You will work with National Retail Regional Managers to support sales strategies and programs; and communicate appropriate trends and field intelligence to provide to Management to ensure customer satisfaction.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
-
Call on existing National Retail customers at the store level by installing and maintaining appropriate marketing materials in all customer accounts, determining and securing suitable areas to cross merchandise, building and maintaining displays and POP materials. Selling, cross-merchandising, building and maintaining displays/P.O.P. materials. Develop relationships with and be the primary contact for the customer’s store level merchandising, floor associate and management teams. Responsible for planning and executing store level trainings as needed. (85%)
-
Coordinate with National Retail Regional Managers and other field sales personnel to ensure execution of territory projects, initiatives, and opportunities. (10%)
-
Other duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to, consistent CRM management and usage, scheduling, business planning, submitting expense reports in a timely manner, regular maintenance of company-owned vehicles, utilize customer performance tracking software/apps as needed, and other duties as assigned. (5%)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- 1-2 years of related experience in retail merchandising and/or sales. National Accounts experience and/or business or marketing experience preferred.
- Customer Focus: Ability to build and sustain productive customer relationships.
- Proactivity: Ability to identify what needs to be done and take action, when situation requires it.
- Organization & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously as well as quickly reallocate resources in order to respond to changing customer and team member needs.
- Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Writing: Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
- Attention to detail: Ability to complete all work according to procedures and standards.
- Technical: Basic carpentry skills and ability to safely use common construction tools such as, but not limited to, hammer and drill.
- Prioritization: Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
- Accountability & Dependability: Ability to fulfill all commitments made to peers, co-workers, and supervisor.
- Computer/Software/Technology: Ability to utilize Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer to effectively complete work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and construction job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.
Travel
This job requires 25% domestic travel.
Work Status & Location
This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Alexandria, VA.
Relocation
Relocation is not available for this position.
Pay
$53,700 - $76,800 / year
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
- Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
- Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow
See all 69+ H-1B Visa Retail Sales Representative Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Retail Sales Representative Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Retail Sales Representative
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility hinges on proving the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for Retail Sales Representative and cross-reference your degree title to build a clear specialty occupation argument before applying.
Target retailers enrolled in E-Verify
Large retail chains and consumer goods companies with E-Verify enrollment are more practiced in sponsoring work-authorized employees. Filtering for these employers narrows your list to organizations that already have compliant onboarding infrastructure in place.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Retail Sales Representative openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to companies that have actually sponsored this role rather than assuming they will.
Request LCA wage tier details before accepting
Ask the employer which DOL prevailing wage level they intend to certify on your LCA. Retail sales roles are frequently filed at Level I or II, and the tier directly determines your offered salary's compliance with DOL requirements.
Confirm the petition timeline clears the cap deadline
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If your offer comes late in the fiscal year, confirm with HR whether the employer can file in the next cycle or has cap-exempt status.
Document retail-specific degree coursework for RFEs
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on retail sales roles, questioning whether the position truly requires a degree. Prepare course transcripts that highlight consumer behavior, sales strategy, or merchandising coursework to counter a specialty occupation challenge.
H-1B Visa Retail Sales Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Retail Sales Representative role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the position must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as marketing, business administration, or communications. Generic retail associate roles typically don't qualify. Roles involving brand management, B2B sales strategy, or technical product sales have a stronger case because the employer can demonstrate the degree is a baseline industry requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for retail sales roles?
Consumer electronics companies, pharmaceutical distributors, luxury goods brands, and enterprise software firms with direct sales teams are among the most active H-1B sponsors for sales-adjacent roles. Use Migrate Mate to browse Retail Sales Representative openings filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies with a documented track record of sponsorship rather than guessing.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm let go from a retail sales job?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer, change to another nonimmigrant status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the 60 days expire for you to remain in valid status. USCIS allows you to start working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, not just approved.
Does commission income count toward the H-1B prevailing wage requirement?
DOL's prevailing wage requirement applies to your guaranteed base salary, not total compensation including commissions. If your base salary falls below the certified LCA wage level, the petition is non-compliant even if on-target earnings would exceed it. Retail sales roles structured with low base and high variable pay often run into this problem, so confirm the base salary figure specifically when reviewing an offer.
What is the prevailing wage for Retail Sales Representative H-1B petitions?
Prevailing wages vary by geographic location, employer-assigned wage level, and specific job duties. Your employer looks up the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search tool before certifying the LCA. You can run the same search yourself by entering the SOC code for sales representatives and your work location to see what DOL has set as the minimum for your role and level.