Retail OPT Jobs in Louisiana
F-1 OPT retail jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where major employers like Walmart, Target, and regional grocery chains operate large store networks. OPT authorization lets F-1 students work in retail roles aligned with their degree field, making positions in merchandising, supply chain, and retail management the most viable sponsorship targets.
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The primary purpose of this role is to drive sales for Lowe's largest regional pro customers at a faster rate than the general populace of Lowe's pro customers. This will be accomplished by building relationships with larger Pro customers and leveraging opportunities to deploy product and account management solutions, resulting in sales gains. Additionally, the Sr. Account Manager will attend tradeshows, conduct jobsite/customer office visits in an effort to introduce more product categories, promotional pricing, key product solutions and close sales. This is an individual contributor role with no direct people management responsibilities.
What You Will Do
- Drive Pro sales for assigned and Prospect portfolio of customers by conducting market research, cold calling, following through on lead generation, meeting with clients/customers on a regular basis in their place of business, jobsites and tradeshows
- Schedule regular visits to worksites to determine to identify if additional product is needed, take order, work with store to fulfill the order.
- During customer meetings negotiate pricing and contract terms in order to close sales.
- Conducts district research of pro customer opportunities to find the highest opportunity customers to pursue.
- Works with assigned accounts and pulls together all relevant information to create an effective strategy to deploy for their assigned accounts.
- Works cross-functionally with District Managers and Store Managers to bring the services and products needed to increase pro sales, with each of the SAMs customers.
- Meets the highest purchasing decision makers to conduct supplier annual reviews, coordinate and lead quarterly and annual planning and production meetings, hold vendor specific trade shows, board of director vendor approval meetings, etc.
- Conducts 12-15 sales calls each week to review products, production schedules, planning schedules, delivery timing and new product introductions; ensuring these sales calls are scheduled 1-2 weeks in advance.
- Applies a consultative selling strategy to understand the needs of the customer and apply a proactive selling approach when scheduling on-going follow-ups with sales opportunities.
- Builds strong working relationships with District Managers, Store Managers, Regional Vice Presidents.
- Uses all relevant selling tools, selling programs and fulfillment channels to bring the most effective solutions that will most benefit their pro customer.
- Updates District Manager on a weekly basis in regards to sales and customer opportunities, wins and sales performance, including yearly planned sales.
- Influences the District Manager and store managers in regards to services and in stock as needed to assist specific customer needs.
- Works cross functionally with district and regional based merchandising team members to ensure the proper and most relevant products related to their managed account customers.
- Communicates effectively with Regional Pro Sales Director and Divisional Sales Director.
- Researches and analyzes the market to ascertain competitive services, Pro programs, and price ranges in order to leverage trends and better serve customers.
- Integrates with customer’s accounting and business operations practices to best support and integrate processes between Lowe’s and customer’s purchasing and accounting systems.
- Individual Contributor
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
- 3-5 Years Relevant professional sales experience
- Experience selling products and services to strategic accounts and/or Business to Business selling
- Experience with CRM technology
Preferred Skills/Education
- Sales experience in the maintenance, repair, operations, construction, home improvement, or property maintenance industry
Benefits
- 401k with up to 4.25% match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)
- Tuition-Free Education
- 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave
- 10% Associate Discount
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits
About Lowe’s
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to drive sales for Lowe's largest regional pro customers at a faster rate than the general populace of Lowe's pro customers. This will be accomplished by building relationships with larger Pro customers and leveraging opportunities to deploy product and account management solutions, resulting in sales gains. Additionally, the Sr. Account Manager will attend tradeshows, conduct jobsite/customer office visits in an effort to introduce more product categories, promotional pricing, key product solutions and close sales. This is an individual contributor role with no direct people management responsibilities.
What You Will Do
- Drive Pro sales for assigned and Prospect portfolio of customers by conducting market research, cold calling, following through on lead generation, meeting with clients/customers on a regular basis in their place of business, jobsites and tradeshows
- Schedule regular visits to worksites to determine to identify if additional product is needed, take order, work with store to fulfill the order.
- During customer meetings negotiate pricing and contract terms in order to close sales.
- Conducts district research of pro customer opportunities to find the highest opportunity customers to pursue.
- Works with assigned accounts and pulls together all relevant information to create an effective strategy to deploy for their assigned accounts.
- Works cross-functionally with District Managers and Store Managers to bring the services and products needed to increase pro sales, with each of the SAMs customers.
- Meets the highest purchasing decision makers to conduct supplier annual reviews, coordinate and lead quarterly and annual planning and production meetings, hold vendor specific trade shows, board of director vendor approval meetings, etc.
- Conducts 12-15 sales calls each week to review products, production schedules, planning schedules, delivery timing and new product introductions; ensuring these sales calls are scheduled 1-2 weeks in advance.
- Applies a consultative selling strategy to understand the needs of the customer and apply a proactive selling approach when scheduling on-going follow-ups with sales opportunities.
- Builds strong working relationships with District Managers, Store Managers, Regional Vice Presidents.
- Uses all relevant selling tools, selling programs and fulfillment channels to bring the most effective solutions that will most benefit their pro customer.
- Updates District Manager on a weekly basis in regards to sales and customer opportunities, wins and sales performance, including yearly planned sales.
- Influences the District Manager and store managers in regards to services and in stock as needed to assist specific customer needs.
- Works cross functionally with district and regional based merchandising team members to ensure the proper and most relevant products related to their managed account customers.
- Communicates effectively with Regional Pro Sales Director and Divisional Sales Director.
- Researches and analyzes the market to ascertain competitive services, Pro programs, and price ranges in order to leverage trends and better serve customers.
- Integrates with customer’s accounting and business operations practices to best support and integrate processes between Lowe’s and customer’s purchasing and accounting systems.
- Individual Contributor
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
- 3-5 Years Relevant professional sales experience
- Experience selling products and services to strategic accounts and/or Business to Business selling
- Experience with CRM technology
Preferred Skills/Education
- Sales experience in the maintenance, repair, operations, construction, home improvement, or property maintenance industry
Benefits
- 401k with up to 4.25% match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)
- Tuition-Free Education
- 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave
- 10% Associate Discount
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits
About Lowe’s
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
OPT Retail Job Roles in Louisiana
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Search Retail Jobs in LouisianaRetail OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Louisiana?
Large national retailers with Louisiana operations are the most consistent OPT employers. Walmart, Target, and Home Depot have distribution and store management functions that align with business and supply chain degrees. Regional grocery operators like Winn-Dixie and specialty retailers in New Orleans also hire OPT workers, though sponsorship availability varies by role, location, and the employer's existing international hiring infrastructure.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
New Orleans has the highest concentration of retail OPT opportunities, driven by tourism-linked retail, hospitality retail, and a large commercial corridor. Baton Rouge follows, with corporate retail offices and major shopping centers near LSU creating demand for business-degree graduates. Shreveport and Lafayette have smaller but active retail markets, particularly around regional mall anchors and grocery chains serving those metro areas.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
OPT authorization requires the role to be directly related to your field of study. Retail positions that most commonly meet this requirement include merchandise planning, retail analytics, supply chain coordination, e-commerce operations, and store operations management. Front-line associate roles generally do not qualify because they lack a direct connection to a specific degree field. Employers in Louisiana's larger retail operations tend to post these analytical and management-track roles at the district or regional level.
How do I find retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Louisiana?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT job seekers and filters retail positions in Louisiana by visa type, so you're not sorting through listings that don't apply to your status. Search for retail roles in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or statewide, and filter by OPT to surface employers who have sponsored international students before. Applying through a platform focused on visa sponsorship increases your chances of reaching employers familiar with OPT requirements.
Are there any Louisiana-specific considerations for F-1 OPT retail sponsorship?
Louisiana's retail sector is shaped by its tourism economy, particularly in New Orleans, where specialty retail and hospitality-adjacent retail create demand for roles in buying, operations, and customer experience management. The state has no additional work authorization requirements beyond federal OPT rules, but F-1 students should confirm their role qualifies under their specific degree before accepting an offer. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your retail role falls under a qualifying STEM degree classification.