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Ecommerce Manager roles sit at the intersection of marketing, analytics, and operations, making them a strong fit for OPT students with business, marketing, or data backgrounds. Most positions require STEM or business degrees, and many employers are open to OPT sponsorship. Your 12-month window, or 24-month STEM extension, gives you time to prove value and convert to H-1B visa.
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INTRODUCTION
Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life.
At Ulta Beauty, we’re forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen—with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let’s build brilliant together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of Ecommerce Specialist is responsible for supporting the Ecommerce Category team through enhancing our strategies online. This role is centered on executing & proofing email content, ensuring the accuracy of landing pages and maintaining site precision. They manage the execution of digital sampling programs & marketing, accuracy of product listing pages, analyze digital and market trends and collaborate cross-functionally. The overarching goal is to create a seamless online shopping experience that prioritizes conversion, profitability, and overall site improvement. The Ecommerce Specialist works closely with the Digital Merchandising, Site Operations and Marketing teams, always keeping the guest experience at the forefront of their efforts.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
- Marketing Coordination: Accountable for QA for all aspects of our owned Marketing efforts (email, push, SMS) from wireframe management, optimal site links and proofing for accuracy. This position guides the entire process to always ensure content accuracy.
- Site Merchandising Coordination: Accountable for QA for all aspects of our site placements on web and App from wireframe management, optimal site links and proofing for accuracy.
- Sampling & Promo Support: Responsible for submitting digital sampling promotions and ensuring marketing execution for said promotions is seamless and accurate.
- Reporting and Analysis: Pulling and analyzing data to provide insights for sampling performance, site trends and identifying opportunities for page improvements to optimize the online shopping experience.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaboration: Support and maintain internal and external relationships; including Distribution Centers, Merchandising team, Member Marketing, Digital Operations & Experience, Creative team, Merchandise Planning & Inventory and various brand partners.
- Continuous Improvement: Complete ongoing training and development courses supported by the HR Training Team, Digital Operations Team or the Merchandise Operations Training Team.
- Event Landing Pages: Support Event page execution including updating wireframe details on all event pages, ensuring accurate linkage of featured products to priority items. Accountable for verifying proper creative and ensuring all links lead to the correct products promoted during the event.
- Assist with other projects as needed including curated buying guides.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills.
- High energy innovation leader
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail, and capable of multi-tasking
- Creative problem solver
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in usage of Excel.
- Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills.
- Prior experience with web analytics tool like Adobe a plus
- Professionalism and confidentiality required both internally & externally.
- Ability works effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this position is $54,900.00 - $70,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Ecommerce Manager
Target companies with active ecommerce growth
Employers scaling their digital storefronts need managers urgently and are more willing to sponsor OPT. Focus on mid-size retailers and DTC brands adding headcount, not companies in cost-cutting mode. Growth-stage employers rarely let visa status block a strong hire.
Lead with platform certifications
Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, and Google Analytics certifications signal immediate productivity to hiring managers. Employers sponsoring OPT want minimal ramp-up time. Certifications reduce perceived risk and move your application past initial screening faster than a strong resume alone.
Quantify your impact with revenue metrics
Ecommerce hiring managers respond to numbers. Frame every past role around conversion rate improvements, revenue growth percentages, or cart abandonment reductions. Concrete metrics make your contribution easy to justify internally when a manager needs approval to sponsor your OPT.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Mention your OPT authorization and remaining duration early in recruiter conversations. If you have a STEM-eligible degree, flag the 24-month extension possibility. Employers who understand your full timeline are far more likely to move forward than those left to guess.
Prioritize employers already filing H-1B petitions
Companies with a history of H-1B visa filings have existing immigration infrastructure and legal counsel in place. This makes OPT-to-H-1B conversion significantly smoother. Check public DOL disclosure data to identify which ecommerce employers file petitions regularly before applying.
Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration skills
Ecommerce Managers coordinate with logistics, paid media, and engineering teams daily. Employers sponsoring OPT want candidates who can operate independently across departments. Highlight specific cross-functional projects in your resume and interviews to show you reduce management overhead, not add it.
Ecommerce Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Ecommerce Managers in the United States?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorization permits full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study. Ecommerce Manager positions typically qualify for students with degrees in marketing, business administration, information systems, or supply chain management. Your employment must begin after your OPT start date and remain within your authorized period.
Does an Ecommerce Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as information systems, computer science, statistics, or supply chain management, and your employer can satisfy the formal training plan requirement, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Marketing degrees alone typically do not qualify.
How do I find Ecommerce Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the best place to find Ecommerce Manager jobs filtered for OPT-friendly employers. Most general job boards do not filter by sponsorship willingness, which wastes significant time for OPT students. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with a demonstrated history of hiring international candidates, so you can focus your applications where they are most likely to succeed.
What degree background do employers expect for Ecommerce Manager roles on OPT?
Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Roles with a stronger technical component, such as those involving platform development or data analytics, may prefer degrees in information systems or computer science. A STEM-designated degree also opens the door to the 24-month OPT extension, which many employers factor into their sponsorship decisions.
Will my employer need to file anything with USCIS for my OPT employment as an Ecommerce Manager?
For standard 12-month OPT, your employer does not file with USCIS. You work under authorization already granted on your EAD card. However, for the 24-month STEM extension, your employer must enroll in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan. Confirming E-Verify enrollment before accepting a STEM extension role is an important step most students overlook.