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Merchandising Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves analyzing sales data, directing product placement strategy, and overseeing category performance. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate; Mexican citizens require advance consular processing.
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The VP, Divisional Merchandising Manager, Women's (DMM) plays a critical leadership role on the Foot Locker team. The position requires an entrepreneurial mix of strategy development and vision, deep financial business acumen, strong experience across merchandising functions, consumer-focus, and the ability to lead a large team.
In this role you will oversee buying and cross-functional teams in creating a consumer-focused product strategy and ensuring executional excellence to serve consumers the best in sneaker culture, while maximizing sales and profit and support the Company’s LaceUp Strategy and creates value for all Stakeholders through Expanding Sneaker Culture, Powering Up the Portfolio, Deepening Relationships with Customers and being Best-in-Class Omni.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development & Execution:
- Build consumer preference for Foot Locker by creating a product vision in short, mid and long-term merchandising strategies to deliver the company’s financial targets, drive market leadership, and build consumer preference.
- Led pre-season and in-season merchandising vision and strategy, ensuring teams are executing at a high-level to deliver plans.
- Innovate and drive best practices to create a world-class buying function that supports the company’s broader goals of growth and profitability.
- Create long-range vendor plans, partnering with vendors to fulfill the vision.
- Partner with Planning & Allocation teams to lead the merchandise planning process, creating 3-year, annual, and seasonal plans, best practices, and ways of work that drive financial results and best serve consumers.
- Ensure teams are thoughtfully managing product lifecycles, from trend identification through profitable scaling.
- Utilize deep financial business acumen to ensure teams are executing at a high level, pivoting when needed, and constantly challenging themselves to exceed consumer and company expectations.
Vendor Relationships:
- Build deep relationships and trust with vendor community, creating competitive advantage through marketplace leadership and ensuring favorable reputation in the industry.
- Negotiate with vendors on quantity, delivery deadlines, and price, to maximize profits and surpass goals.
Marketplace Distinction:
- With a keen eye for trends and strong understanding of the consumer, lead buying team to define the product assortment, identify new trends and brands, and create competitive advantage by leading the market with a product offering that validates our position as the best in sneaker culture.
- Identify white space and create a vision for growth.
Consumer-Focus:
- Leverage insights, data, and research to feed a curiosity about the consumer and utilize these insights to build merchandising strategies and plans.
- Partner with the Marketing team to develop program ideas that are grounded in product buys which drive consumer excitement and sell through. Lead the buying team in the identification of opportunities to tell exciting and commercially relevant product stories across channels. Ensure close collaboration of teams throughout the Go To Market process to execute the vision.
- Partner with Visual Merchandising and Ecommerce teams to ensure product vision comes to life in the optimal way to excite consumer and drive results in both stores and online.
People Development & Leadership:
- Proven leadership experience in building the capability of the team by developing individuals that can meet current and future objectives, building a talent bench and succession, and fostering strong engagement.
- Provide honest, objective feedback of individual team member’s strengths and weaknesses, and identify training and on-the-job opportunities for growth and professional development. Lead the department’s annual performance review and succession processes.
- Create an environment where team members feel empowered to take calculated risks and bold bets, learning from mistakes and continually challenging themselves to do more.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a specialty retail environment (Footwear preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, fashion merchandising, marketing or equivalency required.
- Career history that combines progressive buying and merchandising roles.
- Strong partnership skills, with experience working closely with top national brands.
- Demonstrated track record of creating merchandising strategy, motivating teams, and achieving results through cross-functional collaboration and functional excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to “raise the bar” in terms of performance and revenue growth, within a fast-paced environment.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills both internally and externally.
- Proven ability to capitalize on trends, meet the needs of consumers through superior product assortments, along with deep financial acumen to drive business results.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated strength in building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:
- Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
- AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.
BENEFITS:
The annual base salary range is $190,000 - $240,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
Overview:
The VP, Divisional Merchandising Manager, Women's (DMM) plays a critical leadership role on the Foot Locker team. The position requires an entrepreneurial mix of strategy development and vision, deep financial business acumen, strong experience across merchandising functions, consumer-focus, and the ability to lead a large team.
In this role you will oversee buying and cross-functional teams in creating a consumer-focused product strategy and ensuring executional excellence to serve consumers the best in sneaker culture, while maximizing sales and profit and support the Company’s LaceUp Strategy and creates value for all Stakeholders through Expanding Sneaker Culture, Powering Up the Portfolio, Deepening Relationships with Customers and being Best-in-Class Omni.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development & Execution:
- Build consumer preference for Foot Locker by creating a product vision in short, mid and long-term merchandising strategies to deliver the company’s financial targets, drive market leadership, and build consumer preference.
- Led pre-season and in-season merchandising vision and strategy, ensuring teams are executing at a high-level to deliver plans.
- Innovate and drive best practices to create a world-class buying function that supports the company’s broader goals of growth and profitability.
- Create long-range vendor plans, partnering with vendors to fulfill the vision.
- Partner with Planning & Allocation teams to lead the merchandise planning process, creating 3-year, annual, and seasonal plans, best practices, and ways of work that drive financial results and best serve consumers.
- Ensure teams are thoughtfully managing product lifecycles, from trend identification through profitable scaling.
- Utilize deep financial business acumen to ensure teams are executing at a high level, pivoting when needed, and constantly challenging themselves to exceed consumer and company expectations.
Vendor Relationships:
- Build deep relationships and trust with vendor community, creating competitive advantage through marketplace leadership and ensuring favorable reputation in the industry.
- Negotiate with vendors on quantity, delivery deadlines, and price, to maximize profits and surpass goals.
Marketplace Distinction:
- With a keen eye for trends and strong understanding of the consumer, lead buying team to define the product assortment, identify new trends and brands, and create competitive advantage by leading the market with a product offering that validates our position as the best in sneaker culture.
- Identify white space and create a vision for growth.
Consumer-Focus:
- Leverage insights, data, and research to feed a curiosity about the consumer and utilize these insights to build merchandising strategies and plans.
- Partner with the Marketing team to develop program ideas that are grounded in product buys which drive consumer excitement and sell through. Lead the buying team in the identification of opportunities to tell exciting and commercially relevant product stories across channels. Ensure close collaboration of teams throughout the Go To Market process to execute the vision.
- Partner with Visual Merchandising and Ecommerce teams to ensure product vision comes to life in the optimal way to excite consumer and drive results in both stores and online.
People Development & Leadership:
- Proven leadership experience in building the capability of the team by developing individuals that can meet current and future objectives, building a talent bench and succession, and fostering strong engagement.
- Provide honest, objective feedback of individual team member’s strengths and weaknesses, and identify training and on-the-job opportunities for growth and professional development. Lead the department’s annual performance review and succession processes.
- Create an environment where team members feel empowered to take calculated risks and bold bets, learning from mistakes and continually challenging themselves to do more.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a specialty retail environment (Footwear preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, fashion merchandising, marketing or equivalency required.
- Career history that combines progressive buying and merchandising roles.
- Strong partnership skills, with experience working closely with top national brands.
- Demonstrated track record of creating merchandising strategy, motivating teams, and achieving results through cross-functional collaboration and functional excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to “raise the bar” in terms of performance and revenue growth, within a fast-paced environment.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills both internally and externally.
- Proven ability to capitalize on trends, meet the needs of consumers through superior product assortments, along with deep financial acumen to drive business results.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated strength in building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:
- Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
- AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.
BENEFITS:
The annual base salary range is $190,000 - $240,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Merchandising Manager
Frame your credentials around management consulting
TN approval for Merchandising Managers depends on how your role is described, not just your title. Your degree and offer letter must together demonstrate analytical decision-making and strategic oversight, not purely operational or supervisory duties.
Target retailers with dedicated international hiring programs
Large retail and consumer goods companies with cross-border supply chains are most familiar with TN sponsorship. Prioritize employers whose job postings reference USMCA eligibility or who list TN as an accepted work authorization status.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified TN sponsoring employers
Sorting through unverified sponsorship claims wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces Merchandising Manager roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you apply where visa sponsorship experience is already established.
Request a support letter that details your analytical duties
A generic offer letter listing your title and salary is rarely sufficient. Ask your employer to write a support letter detailing specific duties like merchandise financial planning, assortment analysis, and vendor negotiation to demonstrate the role qualifies as professional-level work under TN visa requirements.
Prepare your Canadian transcripts for border presentation
Canadian citizens applying at a port of entry must carry original or certified academic credentials. If your merchandising degree is from a non-Canadian institution, obtain an equivalency evaluation before your appointment to avoid on-the-spot rejection.
Clarify your employer's E-Verify status before accepting an offer
Federal contractors and certain state employers are required to use E-Verify. Confirm your prospective employer's enrollment status early, since it affects onboarding timelines and your I-9 verification process after TN approval.
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Does a Merchandising Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but the classification is not automatic. Merchandising Manager positions typically qualify under the TN Management Consultant category when the role centers on analyzing retail performance data, developing assortment strategies, and advising on category decisions. Roles focused primarily on supervising floor staff or executing planograms without strategic analysis are less likely to meet the standard. The offer letter framing is critical.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Merchandising Manager roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so approval timelines are far more predictable. H-1B selection is random and limited to 85,000 slots per fiscal year, meaning many qualified candidates are never selected. For Canadian and Mexican Merchandising Managers, TN is generally the faster and more reliable path, provided the role meets the specialty occupation framing required under USMCA professional categories.
Where can I find Merchandising Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with confirmed TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship details are often missing or inaccurate, Migrate Mate lets you search Merchandising Manager openings from employers who have active TN sponsorship programs, saving you from chasing dead ends.
Do Mexican citizens face different requirements than Canadians for this role?
Yes. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry with supporting documents, while Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate and obtain a TN visa stamp before traveling. Both nationalities must present a qualifying offer letter and proof of educational credentials, but processing timelines and logistics differ significantly.
How long does TN visa sponsorship last for a Merchandising Manager, and can it be renewed?
An approved TN classification is granted for up to three years at a time and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and continue to meet the professional criteria. Your employer initiates the renewal, which can be processed at a port of entry, a U.S. consulate, or through USCIS via a change of status petition, depending on your situation.
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