Retail OPT Jobs in Arizona
Retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona are concentrated in the Phoenix metro and Tucson markets, where large national retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target maintain distribution centers, corporate offices, and flagship stores. Roles in merchandising, supply chain, and retail management are the most common pathways for OPT candidates in the state.
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At Circle K, our mission is simple: we want to make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We make everyday moments brighter by delivering thoughtful lifts along the way. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We get the on-the-go lifestyle – that’s why we take extra steps to brighten peoples’ days and make quick stops easier. We are part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping us grow into one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey goes, we can help you get there.
Join Our Team!
The North American Retail Media Senior Sales Specialist is a part of The Global Digital and Loyalty team directly reporting into the Retail Media Key Partnership Manager.
This pivotal role will focus on driving revenue growth through strategic media sales, leveraging our growing digital out-of-home and instore solutions to engage key CPG clients and their agencies. Join us in growing Circle K's digital platforms to deliver exceptional value to both our advertising partners and our loyal customer base.
As part of our team, you will:
- Take part in the evolution of a quickly growing, exciting arm of the Circle K business
- Get a chance to influence and develop on the strategic digital transformation within Circle K retail media network (RMN)
- Work on challenges across the whole footprint of Circle K stores within the US and Canada.
What You Will Do
Here are just a few ways that you’ll help make journeys better:
As Retail Media Senior Sales Specialist you will be instrumental in supporting the larger Retail Media Team in developing omnichannel media campaigns across the North American market for Circle K.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Vendor Communications: developing plans to help drive sales growth and maximize value for vendor partner programs with tier 4 vendors
- As experience is proven, may be assigned limited tier 3 vendors
- Special Project Activation: will be team lead for special projects like GetGo
- Special Project Activation: will be team lead for broker partnerships and development
DAY TO DAY:
- Manage a book of Tier 4 clients through communications (meetings, emails) to bring to life promotions and opportunities to help drive revenue growth
- Manage GetGo BU relationship and partnership to ensure partnership requirements are being upheld
- Build out broker partnerships and development of new broker relationship pipelines
- Coordinate communication between internal departments (e.g., marketing, finance, creative) to ensure smooth campaign activation.
- Support Canada sales team and secure new business pipelines
- Assist with preparing and delivering sales post period sales reports, tracking documentation and OMS organization.
- Perform other duties and special assignments as needed to support departmental operations and organizational priorities.
What You Need
We want you to join our team! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
- 3-5 years media planning or advertising experience
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Be able to adapt to rapidly changing environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Ideal candidate would be a self-starter and comfortable working cross functionally and as part of a team.
- Maintain a positive team attitude and professional demeanor.
- Is fluent in English, both oral and written
What’s in it for you!
Our job openings in stores and offices allow you to grow quickly within a global company, while benefiting from a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey, we have a place for you. Here are some of the attractive benefits we offer:
- Competitive Salary plus eligible for annual bonus payment
- Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, 401k, employee stock plan, etc.).
- People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel.
- Vacation / PTO time
- Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team.
- Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations.
- Fortune 500 company and a 3-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner.
- Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year.
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility:
In English
In Spanish
Who We Are
At Circle K, our mission is simple: we want to make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We make everyday moments brighter by delivering thoughtful lifts along the way. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We get the on-the-go lifestyle – that’s why we take extra steps to brighten peoples’ days and make quick stops easier. We are part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping us grow into one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey goes, we can help you get there.
Join Our Team!
The North American Retail Media Senior Sales Specialist is a part of The Global Digital and Loyalty team directly reporting into the Retail Media Key Partnership Manager.
This pivotal role will focus on driving revenue growth through strategic media sales, leveraging our growing digital out-of-home and instore solutions to engage key CPG clients and their agencies. Join us in growing Circle K's digital platforms to deliver exceptional value to both our advertising partners and our loyal customer base.
As part of our team, you will:
- Take part in the evolution of a quickly growing, exciting arm of the Circle K business
- Get a chance to influence and develop on the strategic digital transformation within Circle K retail media network (RMN)
- Work on challenges across the whole footprint of Circle K stores within the US and Canada.
What You Will Do
Here are just a few ways that you’ll help make journeys better:
As Retail Media Senior Sales Specialist you will be instrumental in supporting the larger Retail Media Team in developing omnichannel media campaigns across the North American market for Circle K.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Vendor Communications: developing plans to help drive sales growth and maximize value for vendor partner programs with tier 4 vendors
- As experience is proven, may be assigned limited tier 3 vendors
- Special Project Activation: will be team lead for special projects like GetGo
- Special Project Activation: will be team lead for broker partnerships and development
DAY TO DAY:
- Manage a book of Tier 4 clients through communications (meetings, emails) to bring to life promotions and opportunities to help drive revenue growth
- Manage GetGo BU relationship and partnership to ensure partnership requirements are being upheld
- Build out broker partnerships and development of new broker relationship pipelines
- Coordinate communication between internal departments (e.g., marketing, finance, creative) to ensure smooth campaign activation.
- Support Canada sales team and secure new business pipelines
- Assist with preparing and delivering sales post period sales reports, tracking documentation and OMS organization.
- Perform other duties and special assignments as needed to support departmental operations and organizational priorities.
What You Need
We want you to join our team! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
- 3-5 years media planning or advertising experience
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Be able to adapt to rapidly changing environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Ideal candidate would be a self-starter and comfortable working cross functionally and as part of a team.
- Maintain a positive team attitude and professional demeanor.
- Is fluent in English, both oral and written
What’s in it for you!
Our job openings in stores and offices allow you to grow quickly within a global company, while benefiting from a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey, we have a place for you. Here are some of the attractive benefits we offer:
- Competitive Salary plus eligible for annual bonus payment
- Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, 401k, employee stock plan, etc.).
- People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel.
- Vacation / PTO time
- Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team.
- Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations.
- Fortune 500 company and a 3-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner.
- Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year.
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility:
In English
In Spanish
OPT Retail Job Roles in Arizona
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Search Retail Jobs in ArizonaRetail OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Arizona?
Large national retailers with a significant Arizona presence are the most active F-1 OPT sponsors. Amazon has major fulfillment and logistics operations in the Phoenix metro. Walmart, Target, and Home Depot maintain both retail locations and regional management infrastructure in the state. Luxury and specialty retailers in Scottsdale's high-end shopping districts also periodically sponsor OPT candidates for buyer and merchandising roles.
Which cities in Arizona have the most retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its surrounding suburbs, including Scottsdale, Tempe, and Chandler, account for the largest share of retail OPT sponsorship opportunities in Arizona. Tempe benefits from proximity to Arizona State University, and employers in that area are familiar with OPT hiring processes. Tucson has a smaller but active retail market, particularly around the University of Arizona, where student-adjacent retailers occasionally sponsor OPT candidates.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
F-1 OPT authorization covers practical training directly related to a student's major field of study, so roles in retail management, supply chain analytics, visual merchandising, e-commerce operations, and retail buying tend to align well with business, marketing, or supply chain degrees. General floor associate positions rarely qualify because they don't require a degree in a specific field. Corporate and analytical retail roles offer the strongest OPT eligibility fit.
How do I find retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by state, so you can search directly for retail roles in Arizona without sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. Using Migrate Mate narrows your search to companies that have a documented history of OPT sponsorship in retail, saving significant time compared to general job searches.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT retail jobs in Arizona?
Arizona does not impose additional state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal OPT rules, but the state's heavy retail activity around major tourism corridors, including Scottsdale and Sedona, creates seasonal demand patterns that can affect hiring timelines. Students should also account for Arizona's STEM OPT extension eligibility if their degree qualifies, since retail technology and supply chain analytics roles at larger employers may support the 24-month STEM extension.