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Sales Operations Manager roles sit at the intersection of data, process, and revenue strategy, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with analytical or business degrees. Your 12-month OPT window (29 months with STEM extension) gives you time to demonstrate impact and build toward H-1B visa sponsorship.
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As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
INTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Sales Operations Manager
Target companies with structured sales ops teams
Larger organizations with dedicated revenue operations or sales enablement functions are more likely to have H-1B visa sponsorship infrastructure in place. Mid-size and enterprise SaaS companies sponsor this role frequently due to ongoing demand.
Lead with CRM and data skills in your application
Proficiency in Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar CRM platforms is the clearest signal of job readiness for this role. Employers sponsoring OPT students want to see technical fluency that reduces onboarding time and delivers value quickly.
Apply before your OPT start date
Most employers need four to eight weeks to complete interviews and extend an offer. Starting your job search two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives you enough runway to start on day one.
Quantify process improvements from internships or projects
Sales operations is fundamentally a results-driven function. Hiring managers sponsoring OPT students respond to candidates who can show measurable outcomes, such as reduced sales cycle length or improved pipeline accuracy.
Ask about sponsorship early but frame it correctly
Raise the H-1B question after you have demonstrated interest in the role, not at the first screen. Framing it as a long-term commitment signal, rather than an administrative ask, shifts the conversation in your favor.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Business analytics, information systems, and management information systems degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. This gives you 36 months total to build tenure and strengthen your H-1B case with the employer.
Sales Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Sales Operations Managers?
Yes. Sales Operations Manager is a standard full-time role that falls within business, management, and analytics fields, all of which are covered under F-1 OPT work authorization. Your employment must be directly related to your degree. Students with degrees in business administration, data analytics, information systems, or a closely related field are well positioned to qualify.
Does a Sales Operations Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, business analytics, statistics, or computer science, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension regardless of your job title. Confirm your degree's CIP code is on the STEM designated degree program list before applying.
Do employers commonly sponsor Sales Operations Managers for H-1B visas?
Yes. Sales operations roles are generally classified as specialty occupations because they require a specific analytical or business degree, making them eligible for H-1B sponsorship. SaaS companies, technology firms, and enterprise software businesses sponsor this role at meaningful rates. Browsing OPT-friendly postings on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers open to sponsorship.
What degree fields align with Sales Operations Manager roles for OPT purposes?
USCIS requires that your OPT employment relate to your degree field. Sales Operations Manager roles most commonly align with business administration, marketing, management information systems, data analytics, finance, and operations management degrees. If your degree is in engineering or a technical STEM field, you can still qualify if the role involves significant data analysis or systems work.
How much time do I have to find a Sales Operations Manager job on OPT?
Once your OPT authorization begins, you have 90 days of unemployment allowance. Most students in competitive roles like sales operations find offers within four to ten weeks when applying actively. If your degree qualifies for the STEM extension, your total authorized period extends to 36 months, giving you significantly more time to secure sponsorship.