Customer Experience Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Customer Experience Manager roles are strong fits for OPT students with backgrounds in business, communications, or marketing. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship, and employers in tech, retail, and SaaS actively hire OPT candidates. Your 12-month OPT window (24 months with STEM extension if eligible) gives you real runway to prove your value.
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At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
Responsibilities
- Ensures all crew members are Wowing the Customer through personal contact with customers. Trains the crew on the B.E.S.T. customer service experience; ensuring that each guest has a fast, friendly check out experience.
- Responsible for leading their assigned store to achieve and maintain customer service score goals provided by the District Manager.
- Responsible for leading front end operations, ensuring front end merchandising (candy, soda, snacks) are set and meet or exceed brand standards. Ensures that all front-end equipment is in working order and associates are trained to include services where applicable.
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures, maintaining the store cleanliness, recovery, and keeping their store ready for customers at all times.
- Responsible for performing store manager duties in their absence.
- Partners with the store manager to recruit, train, coach, develop and supervise all crew members.
- Reviews all corporate communications and reacts accordingly.
- Partners with the entire store leadership team in merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
- Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room.
- This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- College experience preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Creative thinking.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Frequently operate cash register.
- Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet.
- Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock.
- Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor.
- Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required).
- Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time.
Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Position Type:
Hourly
Position Starting At:
$20.90
BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as Five Below recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @fivebelow.com email address. Additionally, Five Below does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit Five Below's Career Site to verify the posting. fivebelow.com/info/careers
INTRODUCTION
At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
Responsibilities
- Ensures all crew members are Wowing the Customer through personal contact with customers. Trains the crew on the B.E.S.T. customer service experience; ensuring that each guest has a fast, friendly check out experience.
- Responsible for leading their assigned store to achieve and maintain customer service score goals provided by the District Manager.
- Responsible for leading front end operations, ensuring front end merchandising (candy, soda, snacks) are set and meet or exceed brand standards. Ensures that all front-end equipment is in working order and associates are trained to include services where applicable.
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures, maintaining the store cleanliness, recovery, and keeping their store ready for customers at all times.
- Responsible for performing store manager duties in their absence.
- Partners with the store manager to recruit, train, coach, develop and supervise all crew members.
- Reviews all corporate communications and reacts accordingly.
- Partners with the entire store leadership team in merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
- Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room.
- This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- College experience preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Creative thinking.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Frequently operate cash register.
- Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet.
- Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock.
- Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor.
- Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required).
- Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time.
Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Position Type:
Hourly
Position Starting At:
$20.90
BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as Five Below recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @fivebelow.com email address. Additionally, Five Below does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit Five Below's Career Site to verify the posting. fivebelow.com/info/careers
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Customer Experience Manager
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify whether a company has filed LCAs for Customer Experience Manager or similar roles before applying.
Frame your international perspective as an asset
Customer Experience Managers who understand cross-cultural communication are valuable in global teams. Highlight experience working with diverse customer bases or multilingual support environments to differentiate yourself from domestic candidates.
Build a case for specialty occupation classification
Customer Experience Manager roles require a specific degree background in business, communications, or a related field. Document how your education directly ties to the role's responsibilities, since this connection strengthens the specialty occupation argument for H-1B petitions.
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Can I work as a Customer Experience Manager on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Customer Experience Manager positions typically qualify for OPT students with degrees in business administration, communications, marketing, or a related field. Your employer does not need to file any petition with USCIS during your OPT period, but you must ensure the job aligns with your degree to maintain valid work authorization.
Do Customer Experience Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large technology or SaaS companies. The role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is the core H-1B requirement. That said, sponsorship decisions vary by employer, so targeting companies with a documented history of filing LCAs for similar roles gives you the strongest chance.
Is a Customer Experience Manager role eligible for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as information systems, computer science, or certain business analytics programs, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A management or communications degree would not qualify, even if the role itself involves data-driven work. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM list to confirm.
What should I say when an employer asks about my work authorization as an OPT student?
Be straightforward: explain that you have OPT authorization, state how much time remains on your EAD, and mention whether you may be eligible for a STEM extension. If you're within range of the H-1B lottery cycle, noting that timeline shows you've thought through the path forward. Employers appreciate candidates who understand their own situation clearly and can explain it without putting the burden of research on the hiring team.
Where can I find Customer Experience Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and visa holders, so the jobs listed are from employers who understand OPT and are open to sponsorship conversations. Rather than filtering through general job boards where most postings don't address visa status, Migrate Mate lets you focus on Customer Experience Manager roles where your work authorization won't be an obstacle from the start.
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