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Business Development Manager roles on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or extend your OPT period, and most hiring managers expect prior B2B sales or partn visaerships experience. STEM OPT extensions do not typically apply here, so your 12-month window is the core timeline to plan around.
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Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT!
Job Summary:
A dynamic leader who will reflect the company’s ethos around people, processes, operations and brand advocacy. This leader is responsible for personal sales, store sales goals, leading a team, managing operations, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and implementing strategies to achieve revenue goals. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the store's success and contributing to overall company growth and is held to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
Job Description:
✨ Sell Luxury. Live Modern. Earn Without Limits. ✨
Now Hiring: Store Manager – La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Location: Johnstown, CO
Compensation: Base Salary + Commission + Bonus opportunities
La-Z-Boy isn’t just comfort — it’s modern, elevated, and unmistakably stylish. We’ve redefined the way people experience furniture, and now we’re looking for a results-driven leader who can bring that same energy to our showroom and team.
This is your opportunity to lead from the front as a selling store manager — developing a high-performing team, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and driving sales results while remaining actively engaged on the showroom floor. If you're passionate about leadership, sales, and creating beautiful spaces, this is your chance to build a rewarding career with a brand that stands apart.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing sales team to achieve and exceed store goals.
- Driving store performance through coaching in the moment and leading by example on the showroom floor.
- Creating a culture focused on exceptional customer experiences, accountability, and results.
- Training, and developing talent to build a strong and engaged team.
- Ensuring operational excellence, including merchandising standards, inventory management, and overall showroom presentation.
- Partnering with leadership to execute business strategies and drive continued store growth.
What You’ll Get:
- A sleek, modern showroom that feels more like a gallery than a store.
- Ongoing training in leadership development, luxury sales, interior trends, and design consultation.
- Exclusive employee discounts so your own space turns heads.
- A respected brand—and a team culture that celebrates success, growth, and innovation.
Who You Are:
- A proven retail leader with a track record of driving sales and developing successful teams.
- A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the sales floor, coaching associates, and delivering results.
- Passionate about modern aesthetics, home furnishings, and providing an elevated customer experience.
- Results-oriented, highly motivated, and energized by coaching others to succeed.
- Experienced in retail sales leadership; experience in luxury retail or home furnishings is a major plus.
You don’t do average — and neither do we.
This is your chance to lead a team, inspire customers, and drive meaningful business results while building a high-reward career.
Apply today. Curate beauty. Sell bold. Earn big.
What You Can Expect:
- Total Compensation Range: $60,000 - $95,000 per year (inclusive of base, commission and bonus)
- Base Pay: $60,000 per year
- Commission & Bonus: Earn more with UNCAPPED commission on written sales – 3% on La-Z-Boy Design Sales and 2% on other sales, other than La-Z-Boy Design Sales. Monthly bonus opportunity of up to $1,500 based on defined group sales goals
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum for Prescriptions In-Network
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401k with match
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Paid Bonding Leave
- Health Savings Account - Contributions go in tax-free, grow tax-free and are withdrawn tax-free
- Employee Assistance Program (Free to all employees!)
- Counseling sessions
- Financial and legal resources
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):
People:
- Provide guidance, training, and support to sales teams to improve sales techniques, strategies, and overall performance.
- Responsible for leading and supervising the entire employee life cycle, including recruitment selection, training, and development and succession planning by cultivating and maintaining a top-performing team.
- Enhance employee engagement and nurture a positive workplace culture and build effective teams.
- Communicates effectively.
Process:
- Achieve or surpass store and annual operating benchmarks.
- Evaluate team performance, objectives, and behaviors to determine effectiveness.
- Model the highest standards for surpassing customer expectations. Learn, model and teach established sales and design processes.
- Sustain store profitability by maintaining profit and loss statements, financial metrics, and margins.
Brand Advocacy:
- Model and teach product knowledge.
- Champion the company’s brand strategy and first-in-class customer experience.
- Align merchandising, pricing and product flow to company standards.
- Uphold brand visual standards in the store by ensuring cleanliness in employee and customer areas.
Operations:
- Leverages store visit forms.
- Hosts regular weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings with staff.
- Ensure proper execution of all existing and new systems and administrative procedures.
- Collaborate with support teams to ensure flawless execution of operational excellence.
- Adhere to legal and efficient accounting procedures.
- Plan and execute sales promotion and events along with projects as needed for the improvement of the market and company.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
This position holds significant influence over the store's financial health, team morale and development, operational efficiency, and the overall customer experience and reputation in the community. Store revenue up to 5 million per year and leadership of up to 15 direct reports.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 3-5 years in business unit with a sales retail emphasis.
- Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, financial understanding, adept interpersonal communication, analytical abilities, goal orientation, team management, and customer service.
- Other: Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience managing in a retail environment with a strong focus on sales.
- Thorough understanding of profit and loss
- Strong business acumen
- Advanced interpersonal skills, communication skills & experience in building effective relationships.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: up to 15 direct reports
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing and listening.
- Often required to sit, walk, bend and stoop
- Subject to inside environmental conditions
- Ability to pass background and drug screen.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
At La-Z-Boy, we prioritize clear communication and reward outstanding talent! We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities available. To help you make an informed decision, we’re sharing key information about our pay practices.
The Total Compensation Range is at least the local applicable minimum wage and up to the high-earning average target for this role. Individual pay is based on various factors, including geographic location, personal performance and relevant qualifications, experience, skills, and education. By providing our salary ranges and total compensation details, we aim to foster understanding and confidence in our pay practices.
Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits for Employees in the US:
Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.
If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.
At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.
INTRODUCTION
Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT!
Job Summary:
A dynamic leader who will reflect the company’s ethos around people, processes, operations and brand advocacy. This leader is responsible for personal sales, store sales goals, leading a team, managing operations, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and implementing strategies to achieve revenue goals. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the store's success and contributing to overall company growth and is held to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
Job Description:
✨ Sell Luxury. Live Modern. Earn Without Limits. ✨
Now Hiring: Store Manager – La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Location: Johnstown, CO
Compensation: Base Salary + Commission + Bonus opportunities
La-Z-Boy isn’t just comfort — it’s modern, elevated, and unmistakably stylish. We’ve redefined the way people experience furniture, and now we’re looking for a results-driven leader who can bring that same energy to our showroom and team.
This is your opportunity to lead from the front as a selling store manager — developing a high-performing team, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and driving sales results while remaining actively engaged on the showroom floor. If you're passionate about leadership, sales, and creating beautiful spaces, this is your chance to build a rewarding career with a brand that stands apart.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing sales team to achieve and exceed store goals.
- Driving store performance through coaching in the moment and leading by example on the showroom floor.
- Creating a culture focused on exceptional customer experiences, accountability, and results.
- Training, and developing talent to build a strong and engaged team.
- Ensuring operational excellence, including merchandising standards, inventory management, and overall showroom presentation.
- Partnering with leadership to execute business strategies and drive continued store growth.
What You’ll Get:
- A sleek, modern showroom that feels more like a gallery than a store.
- Ongoing training in leadership development, luxury sales, interior trends, and design consultation.
- Exclusive employee discounts so your own space turns heads.
- A respected brand—and a team culture that celebrates success, growth, and innovation.
Who You Are:
- A proven retail leader with a track record of driving sales and developing successful teams.
- A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the sales floor, coaching associates, and delivering results.
- Passionate about modern aesthetics, home furnishings, and providing an elevated customer experience.
- Results-oriented, highly motivated, and energized by coaching others to succeed.
- Experienced in retail sales leadership; experience in luxury retail or home furnishings is a major plus.
You don’t do average — and neither do we.
This is your chance to lead a team, inspire customers, and drive meaningful business results while building a high-reward career.
Apply today. Curate beauty. Sell bold. Earn big.
What You Can Expect:
- Total Compensation Range: $60,000 - $95,000 per year (inclusive of base, commission and bonus)
- Base Pay: $60,000 per year
- Commission & Bonus: Earn more with UNCAPPED commission on written sales – 3% on La-Z-Boy Design Sales and 2% on other sales, other than La-Z-Boy Design Sales. Monthly bonus opportunity of up to $1,500 based on defined group sales goals
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum for Prescriptions In-Network
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401k with match
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Paid Bonding Leave
- Health Savings Account - Contributions go in tax-free, grow tax-free and are withdrawn tax-free
- Employee Assistance Program (Free to all employees!)
- Counseling sessions
- Financial and legal resources
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):
People:
- Provide guidance, training, and support to sales teams to improve sales techniques, strategies, and overall performance.
- Responsible for leading and supervising the entire employee life cycle, including recruitment selection, training, and development and succession planning by cultivating and maintaining a top-performing team.
- Enhance employee engagement and nurture a positive workplace culture and build effective teams.
- Communicates effectively.
Process:
- Achieve or surpass store and annual operating benchmarks.
- Evaluate team performance, objectives, and behaviors to determine effectiveness.
- Model the highest standards for surpassing customer expectations. Learn, model and teach established sales and design processes.
- Sustain store profitability by maintaining profit and loss statements, financial metrics, and margins.
Brand Advocacy:
- Model and teach product knowledge.
- Champion the company’s brand strategy and first-in-class customer experience.
- Align merchandising, pricing and product flow to company standards.
- Uphold brand visual standards in the store by ensuring cleanliness in employee and customer areas.
Operations:
- Leverages store visit forms.
- Hosts regular weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings with staff.
- Ensure proper execution of all existing and new systems and administrative procedures.
- Collaborate with support teams to ensure flawless execution of operational excellence.
- Adhere to legal and efficient accounting procedures.
- Plan and execute sales promotion and events along with projects as needed for the improvement of the market and company.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
This position holds significant influence over the store's financial health, team morale and development, operational efficiency, and the overall customer experience and reputation in the community. Store revenue up to 5 million per year and leadership of up to 15 direct reports.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: bachelor’s degree; or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 3-5 years in business unit with a sales retail emphasis.
- Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, financial understanding, adept interpersonal communication, analytical abilities, goal orientation, team management, and customer service.
- Other: Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience managing in a retail environment with a strong focus on sales.
- Thorough understanding of profit and loss
- Strong business acumen
- Advanced interpersonal skills, communication skills & experience in building effective relationships.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: up to 15 direct reports
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing and listening.
- Often required to sit, walk, bend and stoop
- Subject to inside environmental conditions
- Ability to pass background and drug screen.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
At La-Z-Boy, we prioritize clear communication and reward outstanding talent! We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities available. To help you make an informed decision, we’re sharing key information about our pay practices.
The Total Compensation Range is at least the local applicable minimum wage and up to the high-earning average target for this role. Individual pay is based on various factors, including geographic location, personal performance and relevant qualifications, experience, skills, and education. By providing our salary ranges and total compensation details, we aim to foster understanding and confidence in our pay practices.
Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits for Employees in the US:
Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.
If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.
At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Business Development Manager
Lead with revenue impact, not just activity
Hiring managers for BDM roles want to see pipeline numbers, deal sizes, and closed revenue. Quantify your results before outreach. A candidate who grew a partner channel by 40% is far easier to sponsor than one listing responsibilities.
Target companies with established visa programs
Mid-size and enterprise companies in SaaS, fintech, and consulting regularly sponsor BDMs and have HR infrastructure for visa processing. Smaller startups may want to hire you but lack the resources to navigate OPT sponsorship effectively.
Address OPT timing early in the process
BDM hiring cycles run long, often eight to twelve weeks. If your OPT expires within six months, raise it after an initial screen so the employer has time to begin H-1B visa filing before your authorization window closes.
Build a referral pipeline inside target companies
BDM roles rarely get filled through cold applications alone. Connecting with revenue or partnerships leaders directly demonstrates the same outbound instinct employers want from the role, and internal referrals move faster through sponsorship approvals.
Position your international background as a business asset
For companies expanding into Asia, South Asia, or emerging markets, your cultural fluency and language skills are genuine business development leverage. Make this explicit in your cover letter and interviews, not just as a soft skill.
Understand where BDM sits in the org before applying
Some companies classify Business Development under Sales, others under Partnerships or Strategy. The sponsorship complexity and interview process differ by team. Clarify the reporting structure early so you know whose budget covers your role and visa.
Business Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Development Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Business Development Manager is a professional role that falls within the scope of F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. Common qualifying majors include Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, and Economics. Your employment must begin while your OPT authorization is active and the role must be full-time to satisfy the DSO reporting requirement.
Does a Business Development Manager job qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
In most cases, no. BDM roles are typically classified under business or management fields, which are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your degree is in a STEM field and the role involves significant data analysis, technical product knowledge, or engineering-adjacent work, consult your DSO before assuming you qualify. The degree, not the job title, determines STEM OPT eligibility.
How do I find Business Development Manager jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't hire international candidates. BDM roles in SaaS, enterprise technology, consulting, and financial services appear most frequently with sponsorship. Searching by industry on Migrate Mate helps you focus on the segments where sponsorship is common.
What happens to my OPT if my Business Development Manager role changes or I switch employers?
You can change employers on OPT, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVP portal record. Any gap between jobs counts against your 90-day unemployment limit. For BDM roles, which sometimes involve restructuring or commission-based employment shifts, track your employment status carefully and keep documentation of your start and end dates with each employer.
Will employers see my OPT status as a barrier for a Business Development Manager hire?
Some will, but many companies that regularly hire BDMs in competitive fields already have experience sponsoring work visas. The strongest counter to hesitation is demonstrating clear pipeline value before the topic comes up. BDM candidates with verifiable revenue results and strong referrals tend to move through sponsorship conversations faster than candidates who raise authorization status without a track record to anchor it.