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Ecommerce Specialist roles involve managing online storefronts, product listings, and digital marketing campaigns, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with marketing, business, or information systems backgrounds. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent when tied to analytics or platforms, and CPT experience in ecommerce tools like Shopify or Google Analytics strengthens applications significantly.
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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.
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 Specialist
Lead with platform and analytics skills
Employers hiring Ecommerce Specialists care most about hands-on experience with platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento. Quantify your results, conversion rate improvements or revenue impact, to stand out from candidates with only coursework on their resume.
Target companies with established ecommerce operations
Mid-size to large retailers and direct-to-consumer brands with existing ecommerce teams are more likely to have OPT sponsorship experience. Startups relying on a single ecommerce hire often lack the HR infrastructure to navigate OPT work authorization paperwork efficiently.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in applications
Specify your OPT start date and end date in your cover letter so employers can assess fit immediately. If your degree is in a STEM field, mention your STEM OPT extension eligibility upfront since it extends your authorized work period to three years total.
Build a portfolio showing real ecommerce outcomes
Screenshots, case studies, or a portfolio site showing campaigns you managed, A/B tests you ran, or stores you optimized carry more weight than a degree alone. Employers evaluating OPT candidates want evidence you can contribute from day one without a long ramp-up period.
Pursue roles with a data or analytics component
Ecommerce Specialist positions that emphasize data analysis, conversion optimization, or digital performance reporting are more likely to qualify for STEM OPT extension if your degree is in information systems, statistics, or a related field. Confirm the classification with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Engage employers who have sponsored OPT workers before
Companies that have previously hired on OPT or H-1B visa already understand the authorization process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer due to paperwork concerns. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for ecommerce roles at employers with a verified sponsorship track record.
Ecommerce Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ecommerce Specialist jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title alone. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline, and the role involves substantial data analysis or technical platform work, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO and employer must confirm the role meets the training plan requirements before you apply for the extension.
How do I find Ecommerce Specialist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so you can browse Ecommerce Specialist roles from employers who are already open to hiring international candidates. Generic job boards rarely filter by sponsorship willingness, which means you spend time applying to roles where OPT authorization becomes a late-stage obstacle rather than an upfront expectation.
Can I start an Ecommerce Specialist job before my EAD card arrives?
No. You cannot begin working until your Employment Authorization Document is physically in hand, even if your OPT start date has passed. Notify your employer of this requirement before your intended start date so they can adjust onboarding timelines. Starting work before receiving your EAD is an unauthorized employment violation that can jeopardize your immigration status.
What happens to my OPT status if my Ecommerce Specialist role is eliminated or I leave the company?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across your entire OPT period, not per job. Days without employment count against that limit from the moment your authorized employment ends. If you lose your Ecommerce Specialist position, begin your job search immediately. Finding a new qualifying role and reporting it to your DSO is required to stay in compliance.
Does freelance or contract ecommerce work count as authorized OPT employment?
Yes, self-employment and contract work can qualify under OPT, but the work must be directly related to your degree field and you must report it to your DSO. Short-term project contracts or freelance consulting for multiple clients is permissible as long as each engagement is relevant to your field of study and documented properly in SEVIS.