Retail OPT Jobs in Minnesota
F-1 OPT retail sponsorship jobs in Minnesota are concentrated around the Twin Cities, home to Target's global headquarters and a dense network of retail employers across Minneapolis and St. Paul. Bloomington's Mall of America adds further opportunity. Roles in merchandising, supply chain, and retail analytics are among the most common OPT-eligible positions in the state.
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- The pay range is $88,000.00 - $158,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role within Roundel is an opportunity to be part of a strategic priority business for Target. Roundel is Target’s entry into the media business, a sell-side business built on the principles of first party (people based) data, brand safe environments and proof that our marketing programs drive business results for our clients. We operate with the ethos of trust and transparency and that media works best when it works in everyone’s best interest. At the very root of that, Roundel is here to drive business growth for our clients, and redefine “value” in the industry by solving core industry challenges vs. copy current industry methods of operation. We are here to drive a key growth initiative for Target and to lead the industry to a better way of operating.
As a Senior Analyst on the Performance and Insights team, you will engage directly with Roundel's clients to review how their media investments are performing, identify ways to optimize and grow their media investment, bring innovation to clients, and elevate their understanding of the Target guest.
WHO YOU ARE…
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience Digital Media, Agency, Marketing or Retail
- Experience with client engagement
- Strong analytical skills and ability to judge and quantify results of advertising and know how to present recommendations
- Ability to synthesize datasets to build a compelling story
- In-depth understanding of the digital marketplace
- Methodical, well-organized, and detail-oriented
- Genuine curiosity with how things work; motivated, self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with data visualization tools or web analytic tools
Primary clients for this position are located across several markets, including Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis. Preference for candidates to be based in one of these locations as role requires frequent travel to support local clients. There will be no relocation offered for this position.
This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is: 06/29/2026
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $88,000.00 - $158,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role within Roundel is an opportunity to be part of a strategic priority business for Target. Roundel is Target’s entry into the media business, a sell-side business built on the principles of first party (people based) data, brand safe environments and proof that our marketing programs drive business results for our clients. We operate with the ethos of trust and transparency and that media works best when it works in everyone’s best interest. At the very root of that, Roundel is here to drive business growth for our clients, and redefine “value” in the industry by solving core industry challenges vs. copy current industry methods of operation. We are here to drive a key growth initiative for Target and to lead the industry to a better way of operating.
As a Senior Analyst on the Performance and Insights team, you will engage directly with Roundel's clients to review how their media investments are performing, identify ways to optimize and grow their media investment, bring innovation to clients, and elevate their understanding of the Target guest.
WHO YOU ARE…
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience Digital Media, Agency, Marketing or Retail
- Experience with client engagement
- Strong analytical skills and ability to judge and quantify results of advertising and know how to present recommendations
- Ability to synthesize datasets to build a compelling story
- In-depth understanding of the digital marketplace
- Methodical, well-organized, and detail-oriented
- Genuine curiosity with how things work; motivated, self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with data visualization tools or web analytic tools
Primary clients for this position are located across several markets, including Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis. Preference for candidates to be based in one of these locations as role requires frequent travel to support local clients. There will be no relocation offered for this position.
This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is: 06/29/2026
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Search Retail Jobs in MinnesotaRetail OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Minnesota?
Target, headquartered in Minneapolis, is the most prominent retail employer in Minnesota with a track record of hiring international talent in corporate and analytical roles. Best Buy, also based in the Twin Cities, and retailers operating through Mall of America in Bloomington are other notable employers. Sponsorship decisions vary by role, team, and business need, so confirming OPT acceptance directly with each employer is important.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and St. Paul account for the largest share of retail F-1 OPT opportunities in Minnesota, driven by the presence of major retail headquarters and corporate offices. Bloomington is a secondary hub due to Mall of America and its surrounding retail ecosystem. Smaller markets like Rochester and Duluth have retail employment but significantly fewer corporate-level roles that typically align with OPT sponsorship.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a degree field are the most commonly OPT-eligible positions in Minnesota retail. These include merchandising analysts, supply chain coordinators, retail data analysts, digital marketing associates, and e-commerce specialists. Floor-level or hourly retail associate positions generally do not qualify for OPT because they typically lack the degree-level professional requirement that connects the role to a field of academic study.
How do I find retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, making it straightforward to search for F-1 OPT-compatible retail roles in Minnesota. Rather than manually screening hundreds of general postings, you can browse positions where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. Filtering by Minnesota and the retail industry on Migrate Mate surfaces relevant opportunities in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington more efficiently than broad job searches.
Are there any state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT retail jobs in Minnesota?
Minnesota's retail sector is unusually corporate-heavy for a Midwestern state, with Target and Best Buy maintaining large headquarters workforces in the Twin Cities. This means more desk-based, degree-requiring retail roles exist here than in most comparable states. University of Minnesota graduates and students at Twin Cities-area institutions are already embedded in a market where major retail employers actively recruit from local campuses, which can create practical networking advantages for F-1 students pursuing OPT positions.