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Ecommerce Manager roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist category, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the U.S. retailer or brand acts as your host employer. No lottery, no annual cap.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: GREEN BAY, WI, US, 54301-5160
Date: Apr 28, 2026
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.
eCommerce Onsite Search Intern – Fall 2026
As an intern at Imperial, we’ll help you design an experience that meets your learning objectives while helping you explore how the areas of our business relate and interact. You’ll enjoy a variety of day-to-day work assignments, cross-functional meetings, exposure to executive leadership, and soft skill development.
Imperial Supplies is a growing distributor of fleet maintenance products. We’ve been based in Green Bay since 1958 and have a strong history of double-digit annual growth!
Under general supervision, the Onsite Search Intern will audit, analyze, and optimize site search for Imperial Supplies’ website. The overall goal is to bring relevant Site Search results and provide a better search experience for the customer, leading to increased conversion and overall digital profitability.
Internship Details
- Paid internship during Fall 2026
- Duration of 12 weeks, up to 20 hours per week depending on student interest and availability
- Willing to provide supporting documentation for students seeking school credit
Potential Learning Outcomes:
- Establish an understanding of Site Search Relevancy
- Gain understanding of site search keyword research and optimization
- Identify Top search terms for the business
- Understand difference between Search customer vs. non-Search customer
- Understand connection between merchandising, product setup and site search
Internship Requirements
- Recently graduated or has active enrollment in a 2- or 4-year accredited college in a relevant course of study
- Exposure to eCommerce, digital marketing, or digital merchandising, with understanding of site search experience
- Strong oral and written communications skills, and be able to work effectively and independently, while building relationships with others
- Good organization and planning skills
- Comfortable with learning new applications and software
- Strong research and analytical thinking skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of Google Analytics and how to run and read reports
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Review and optimize Search Terms on Imperial Supplies Website
- Oversee top search terms, high search exit terms, high search refinement terms and low conversion terms
- Analyze competitive site search experiences to stay current with new features in ecommerce, search, and industry.
- Research and analyze search terms for assigned categories.
- Provide before/after GA reporting follow ups to ensure updates are working.
- Work on redirect set up as needed
- Audit Left Navigation opportunities for search terms. Communicate findings to improve facets/filters based on findings.
- Perform other duties as assigned
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
Location: GREEN BAY, WI, US, 54301-5160
Date: Apr 28, 2026
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.
eCommerce Onsite Search Intern – Fall 2026
As an intern at Imperial, we’ll help you design an experience that meets your learning objectives while helping you explore how the areas of our business relate and interact. You’ll enjoy a variety of day-to-day work assignments, cross-functional meetings, exposure to executive leadership, and soft skill development.
Imperial Supplies is a growing distributor of fleet maintenance products. We’ve been based in Green Bay since 1958 and have a strong history of double-digit annual growth!
Under general supervision, the Onsite Search Intern will audit, analyze, and optimize site search for Imperial Supplies’ website. The overall goal is to bring relevant Site Search results and provide a better search experience for the customer, leading to increased conversion and overall digital profitability.
Internship Details
- Paid internship during Fall 2026
- Duration of 12 weeks, up to 20 hours per week depending on student interest and availability
- Willing to provide supporting documentation for students seeking school credit
Potential Learning Outcomes:
- Establish an understanding of Site Search Relevancy
- Gain understanding of site search keyword research and optimization
- Identify Top search terms for the business
- Understand difference between Search customer vs. non-Search customer
- Understand connection between merchandising, product setup and site search
Internship Requirements
- Recently graduated or has active enrollment in a 2- or 4-year accredited college in a relevant course of study
- Exposure to eCommerce, digital marketing, or digital merchandising, with understanding of site search experience
- Strong oral and written communications skills, and be able to work effectively and independently, while building relationships with others
- Good organization and planning skills
- Comfortable with learning new applications and software
- Strong research and analytical thinking skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of Google Analytics and how to run and read reports
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Review and optimize Search Terms on Imperial Supplies Website
- Oversee top search terms, high search exit terms, high search refinement terms and low conversion terms
- Analyze competitive site search experiences to stay current with new features in ecommerce, search, and industry.
- Research and analyze search terms for assigned categories.
- Provide before/after GA reporting follow ups to ensure updates are working.
- Work on redirect set up as needed
- Audit Left Navigation opportunities for search terms. Communicate findings to improve facets/filters based on findings.
- Perform other duties as assigned
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Ecommerce Manager
Align your CV to specialty occupation criteria
Trainee and Specialist programs require a detailed training plan tied to your degree field. Frame your ecommerce experience around specific competencies like conversion rate optimization, marketplace management, or digital analytics rather than general marketing skills.
Target host employers with existing J-1 infrastructure
Retailers and DTC brands that have previously hosted J-1 trainees already have HR processes for DS-2019 compliance. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. ecommerce employers with a documented history of hosting international exchange visitors.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
Trainee status fits recent graduates or professionals with under five years of ecommerce experience. Specialist status applies if you hold specialized expertise in a narrow field like Shopify ecosystem management or cross-border logistics. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Confirm the host employer will sign your training plan
Your designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, requires the host employer to co-sign a structured training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Get written confirmation from hiring managers early, since this step often stalls at the offer stage.
Check your country's two-year home residency requirement
Certain nationalities and program participants funded by their home government are subject to a two-year home residency requirement after the J-1 ends. This affects your ability to change to H-1B visa or green card status directly, so verify your status with USCIS before accepting an offer.
Document ecommerce platform proficiencies for your DS-2019
Designated sponsors review your qualifications against the proposed training objectives. Certifications in platforms like Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, or Klaviyo strengthen your training plan and help sponsors justify the J-1 Specialist or Trainee classification to the State Department.
Ecommerce Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Ecommerce Manager roles?
Most Ecommerce Managers qualify under the Trainee category if they have fewer than five years of professional experience, or the Specialist category if their expertise is narrowly defined, such as headless commerce architecture or international marketplace expansion. Current students completing a degree may qualify under the Intern category instead. The designated sponsor organization makes the final determination based on your training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Ecommerce Manager position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor your program compliance. The U.S. retailer or brand hiring you is the host employer, responsible for providing the structured training environment but not for issuing your visa documentation.
How do I find U.S. ecommerce employers willing to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for ecommerce roles at U.S. companies that have structured programs or prior experience hosting international exchange visitors. Once you identify a target employer, confirm early in the process that their HR team is prepared to co-sign a training plan and coordinate with a designated sponsor organization, since many employers are unfamiliar with the host employer obligations.
Does the J-1 visa for this role have a cap or lottery?
No. The J-1 exchange visitor program has no annual cap and no lottery, unlike the H-1B. The limiting factor is finding a U.S. host employer willing to structure a compliant training program and a designated sponsor organization willing to issue your DS-2019. Processing timelines vary by sponsor organization, so build in at least eight to twelve weeks between offer and start date.
Can a two-year home residency requirement affect my plans after the J-1 ends?
Yes, and this is a common issue for J-1 Ecommerce Managers who plan to transition to H-1B or pursue a green card after the program. The two-year home residency requirement applies based on your country of nationality, the source of program funding, and your specific J-1 category. You can apply to USCIS for a waiver under specific grounds, including no objection from your home government or exceptional hardship, but approvals are not guaranteed and the process takes several months.