Retail F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey
Retail F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New Jersey are concentrated around major commercial hubs like Jersey City, Newark, and the dense retail corridors of Bergen and Middlesex counties. Large national retailers and e-commerce fulfillment operations in the state regularly hire data analysts, supply chain specialists, and technology roles that qualify under STEM OPT authorization.
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Position Summary
This role is an office-based role. Preferred locations: Bentonville, AR or San Bruno, CA
Who we are
We are a customer-focused team dedicated to helping sellers and suppliers grow on Walmart Marketplace by providing goods to our customers at the best possible prices. We work within our given books of businesses to cultivate a dedicated cohort of invested sellers through intermittent meetings, relationship building, and strategic plans.
What you will do
As a Strategic Account Manager, you will be responsible for growing the most critical accounts in Walmart's Marketplace business. You'll partner with senior executives and leaders in these accounts to build their business on the Marketplace through strategic account planning, performance analysis, inventory insights, exclusive deals, events, and new product launches. If being in the front seat of driving a business is exciting, this is the role for you!
Minimum qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in e-commerce.
- 3 years of experience working with sellers/suppliers/vendors, etc.
- 3 years of experience in merchandising/category management.
- 3 years of experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, Marketplace, or a related area OR Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
- Proficiency in MS Office, with a focus on Excel.
- Strategic mindset and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Detail-oriented with a bias for action and a collaborative team player.
- Results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving and goal achievement.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to peers, leadership, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Digital literacy and analytics skills.
- Strong business acumen.
- Support the development of executive-level presentations and perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related area. E-Commerce experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Detail and results-oriented with sense of urgency.
You'll sweep us off our feet if:
- You're seller obsessed and relationship driven.
- You're a visionary always looking for ways to distinguish from the competition.
- You thrive in constantly evolving, fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- You're results-oriented with a proven track record of leadership and taking ownership to produce exceptional results.
- You build trust quickly and lead by influence with the ability to translate to varied audiences.
- You believe in and prioritize the collective success of the team and are quick to jump in, help, mentor, and coach your fellow team members.
- You are creative and resilient always looking for new ways to approach problems and drive business performance.
- You enjoy the learning journey and like working with your manager and partners to continue to add to your toolbox.
You'll make an impact by:
- Managing strategic accounts: Serve as a strategic consultant/account manager accountable for driving business growth across a portfolio of strategic sellers. Develop strategies with sellers to expand selection, improve offer quality and drive operational improvements across their business.
- Overseeing business performance: Lead annual and quarterly business planning and performance tracking for strategic sellers. Conduct deep dive analysis on issues affecting seller business performance and implement corrective actions. Drive performance against P&L levers including gross merchandise value (GMV) and contribution profit.
- Being a trusted advisor: Develop strong and trusting relationships with partners. Serve as the account quarterback working across the organization to solve issues, address pain points and implement growth initiatives. Employ a one team approach to accomplish the goals of the business and drive negotiations from a win-win perspective that establishes credibility and trust with our partners and delivers consistently improved performance.
- Optimizing offer quality: Work directly with sellers to optimize their listings including PDP content, ratings and reviews, ship speed and price competitiveness to maximize search optimization and discoverability across the platform.
- Driving adoption of seller services: Teach sellers how to be more successful across the Walmart platform and maximize awareness and adoption of seller growth initiatives including Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS), Walmart Connect, and more.
- Developing strategic marketing plans: Develop seller marketing plans - including events, site placements and promotions - that drive incremental traffic and GMV.
- Working cross-functionally: Collaborate with Product Management, Strategy, Operations, Site and Marketing to deliver best-in-class customer and seller experiences.
- Autonomous Work: Will be responsible for management of the above and action with limited manager oversight.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Location:
221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America
Salary:
Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00 - $186,000.00
San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 - $202,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Which retail companies in New Jersey sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
National retailers with significant New Jersey operations, including large grocery chains, home improvement retailers, and fashion brands with corporate or regional offices in the state, have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM-qualifying roles. Companies with e-commerce, logistics, or data operations hubs in New Jersey tend to sponsor more frequently than traditional storefront-only retailers, as their technology and analytics roles align with STEM OPT-eligible degree fields.
Which New Jersey cities have the most retail F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Jersey City and Newark, given their proximity to New York City and strong corporate infrastructure, see the highest concentration of retail-adjacent STEM roles. Parsippany, Edison, and Woodbridge also have notable retail corporate offices and distribution centers where data, supply chain, and technology positions are posted. Bergen County, home to major shopping destinations, generates demand for retail analytics and operations roles that can qualify for STEM OPT.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must be directly tied to a STEM-designated degree field. In retail, this commonly includes positions such as data analyst, supply chain analyst, inventory optimization specialist, retail technology engineer, e-commerce product manager, and demand forecasting analyst. General store management, sales associate, or visual merchandising roles typically do not qualify, as they do not require a STEM degree as a fundamental part of the job.
How do I find retail F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 STEM OPT, so you can search retail roles in New Jersey without manually screening each employer. The platform surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history, saving significant time compared to applying broadly. Narrow your search by location and industry to focus on New Jersey retail companies that have actively hired STEM OPT candidates in the past.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New Jersey retail jobs?
New Jersey employers sponsoring STEM OPT workers must enroll in E-Verify, a federal requirement for all STEM OPT extensions. New Jersey's dense retail market and proximity to major logistics networks means many employers operate at scale, which can support more structured HR and immigration processes. Students should confirm that a prospective employer has a formal training plan, as USCIS requires a signed Form I-983 mentorship and evaluation agreement between the student and employer before the STEM OPT extension is approved.