Retail Jobs in Kentucky with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
F-1 CPT retail jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville and Lexington, where large employers like Amazon, Kroger, and major mall operators run internship and co-op programs that accommodate CPT authorization. Kentucky's retail sector spans e-commerce fulfillment, grocery operations, and consumer goods, giving F-1 students a range of structured work experience opportunities aligned with business and supply chain degree programs.
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Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
What We Offer:
- Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
- Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date. To learn more, visit our We Care page.
- SMIP: Store Management Incentive Bonus Program.
- Generous Discount: 50%, 60% & 70% Merchandise Discount off Talbots and Haven Well Within.
- Other Perks: Referral Incentive Program, discounts on travel, shopping, concerts and more.
What we Value “WE CARE”:
- We Win as a team and are dedicated to ensuring and applauding each other’s success.
- We Encourage creativity, innovation and smart risk-taking.
- We are Committed to building relationships with our customers and associates by knowing, serving, and delighting them.
- We Act with integrity, transparency, candor, and respect.
- We Respect, honor and value diversity and are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
- We Embrace community by bringing positive change to those we live and work in.
Who You Are:
- Passionate about selling, with a natural ability to generate thoughtful ways to drive new traffic into the store.
- A model of professionalism with strong work ethic, integrity, and respect for others.
- Customer-centric, understanding how the importance of exceptional service contributes to growing store sales.
- An educator, coach and mentor that inspires team associates based on their individual strengths.
- Organized and strategic with the ability to make independent decisions and capable of working in a fast paced ever changing environment.
- A clear communicator of business-related information, and brand initiatives.
- Ambitious, enthusiastic and friendly, with the ability to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
- Possess the technological aptitude to navigate, coach and train computer POS/iPad/handheld systems.
- Comfortable climbing ladders, moving around regularly, and standing for extended periods of time.
- Able to bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business including opening/closing shifts as well as weekends and holidays.
- Have open availability of 40 hours per week.
What You'll Do:
- Create and foster a culture of hospitality through exceptional customer experiences that build enduring relationships both internally and externally.
- Help customers to look and feel their best by providing style advice based on their specific needs.
- Provide exceptional and meaningful customer service experiences that promote the product and builds brand loyalty.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a productive work environment.
- Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including Talbots Classic Awards.
- Reinforce consistent selling and service standards through coaching, training, and accountability.
- Support all areas of operational excellence, including the management of inventory, execution of floorsets, filling orders, recalls, recovery, replenishment, re-tickets etc.
- Prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer, team, and business.
- Understand the appropriate balance needed between operational and selling energy and ensure proper planning/scheduling and prioritizing tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the business.
- Maintain knowledge of business and competitive landscape, fashion trends and key business drivers to strategically identify opportunities that will maximize sales and ensure financial goals are achieved.
- Ensure compliance of all company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal employment laws.
Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.
Location:
Store 04077 Simpsonville KY FacOut-Simpsonville,KY 40067
Position Type:
Regular/Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.
About us
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
What We Offer:
- Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
- Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date. To learn more, visit our We Care page.
- SMIP: Store Management Incentive Bonus Program.
- Generous Discount: 50%, 60% & 70% Merchandise Discount off Talbots and Haven Well Within.
- Other Perks: Referral Incentive Program, discounts on travel, shopping, concerts and more.
What we Value “WE CARE”:
- We Win as a team and are dedicated to ensuring and applauding each other’s success.
- We Encourage creativity, innovation and smart risk-taking.
- We are Committed to building relationships with our customers and associates by knowing, serving, and delighting them.
- We Act with integrity, transparency, candor, and respect.
- We Respect, honor and value diversity and are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
- We Embrace community by bringing positive change to those we live and work in.
Who You Are:
- Passionate about selling, with a natural ability to generate thoughtful ways to drive new traffic into the store.
- A model of professionalism with strong work ethic, integrity, and respect for others.
- Customer-centric, understanding how the importance of exceptional service contributes to growing store sales.
- An educator, coach and mentor that inspires team associates based on their individual strengths.
- Organized and strategic with the ability to make independent decisions and capable of working in a fast paced ever changing environment.
- A clear communicator of business-related information, and brand initiatives.
- Ambitious, enthusiastic and friendly, with the ability to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
- Possess the technological aptitude to navigate, coach and train computer POS/iPad/handheld systems.
- Comfortable climbing ladders, moving around regularly, and standing for extended periods of time.
- Able to bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business including opening/closing shifts as well as weekends and holidays.
- Have open availability of 40 hours per week.
What You'll Do:
- Create and foster a culture of hospitality through exceptional customer experiences that build enduring relationships both internally and externally.
- Help customers to look and feel their best by providing style advice based on their specific needs.
- Provide exceptional and meaningful customer service experiences that promote the product and builds brand loyalty.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a productive work environment.
- Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including Talbots Classic Awards.
- Reinforce consistent selling and service standards through coaching, training, and accountability.
- Support all areas of operational excellence, including the management of inventory, execution of floorsets, filling orders, recalls, recovery, replenishment, re-tickets etc.
- Prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer, team, and business.
- Understand the appropriate balance needed between operational and selling energy and ensure proper planning/scheduling and prioritizing tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the business.
- Maintain knowledge of business and competitive landscape, fashion trends and key business drivers to strategically identify opportunities that will maximize sales and ensure financial goals are achieved.
- Ensure compliance of all company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal employment laws.
Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.
Location:
Store 04077 Simpsonville KY FacOut-Simpsonville,KY 40067
Position Type:
Regular/Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.
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Which retail companies in Kentucky sponsor F-1 CPT visas?
Kroger, which is headquartered in Cincinnati but operates major distribution and retail functions in Kentucky, along with Amazon fulfillment centers in Elizabethtown and Campbellsville, are among the larger employers that have supported CPT placements. Regional retailers and department stores in Louisville's Mall St. Matthews corridor also participate in university co-op agreements. CPT sponsorship depends on a formal agreement between the employer and your DSO, not a unilateral employer decision.
Which cities in Kentucky have the most retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Louisville accounts for the largest share of retail CPT opportunities in Kentucky, driven by its logistics infrastructure and corporate retail presence. Lexington is a secondary hub, particularly for student-friendly internship programs tied to the University of Kentucky's business school. Elizabethtown and Campbellsville have grown as fulfillment and e-commerce operations have expanded, creating structured roles that can qualify for CPT authorization through participating universities.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Kentucky?
Roles that directly connect to your degree program are the qualifying factor, not the retail label itself. In Kentucky, common CPT-eligible retail positions include supply chain analyst internships, merchandise planning roles, e-commerce operations associates, and retail management trainees in structured co-op programs. Customer-facing hourly positions generally do not qualify. Your DSO must confirm the role aligns with your academic curriculum before CPT authorization is issued.
How do I find retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Kentucky?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type, so you can search for retail roles in Kentucky that accommodate F-1 CPT students without sorting through positions that require other work authorization. The platform surfaces structured internship and co-op opportunities, which are the formats most likely to qualify for CPT. Searching by city, such as Louisville or Lexington, helps narrow results to locations with the highest concentration of participating retail employers.
Are there any Kentucky-specific considerations for F-1 CPT retail sponsorship?
Kentucky does not have state-level immigration rules that differ from federal CPT requirements, but several Kentucky universities, including the University of Louisville and University of Kentucky, have dedicated international student offices with established employer relationships in the retail and logistics sectors. Students enrolled at smaller institutions should confirm their school has existing CPT agreements with retail employers before accepting an offer, since CPT authorization must come through your DSO and requires prior approval.
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