Retail OPT Jobs in New York
Retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York span corporate buying, merchandising, e-commerce, and store operations roles at major employers including Macy's, Ralph Lauren, Tapestry, and Tiffany & Co. New York City's concentration of flagship stores, fashion headquarters, and retail tech companies makes it one of the most active states for F-1 OPT hiring in this industry.
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As an Operations Manager or Merchandising Manager you will provide oversight of store operations and/or merchandising, delivering excellent customer service. You will teach, coach, and develop associates to execute operational, service and merchandising processes focused on consistent execution and efficiency. You will be accountable for the overall results and success of all key performance measures with a primary goal of driving sales and profitability.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure sound operational processes, including receiving and processing product, stockroom management and omni channel fulfillment
- Drive accuracy through completion of all required business directives such as merchandise disposition practices
- Maintain appropriate levels of product on the sales floor by planning and directing floor replenishment as necessary based on sell through and seasonal changes
- Lead efforts at point of sale and customer service departments to deliver speed of service transactions while creating a compelling customer experience
- Ensure that store merchandising standards follow visual merchandising direction, accomplishing product presentation; make decisions about and adaptations to merchandising direction based on the layout, adjacencies and needs of the store; ensure product is displayed in a manner which is clear and easy to understand and is compelling to the customer
- Maintain appropriate levels of product on the sales floor by planning and directing floor remerchandising and replenishment as necessary, based on sell through and seasonal changes
- Direct, teach and train associates to accurately execute all company merchandising direction to brand standards in a timely manner
- Lead execution of pricing activities in the store, ensure that price changes, sign changes and ticketing procedures are completed accurately and efficiently
- Support prevention of loss by educating associates, monitoring daily store activity, maintaining product protection standards, ensuring company policies are followed and partnering with Loss Prevention
- Manage the training processes for new hires, ensuring associates are skilled on process best practices, proper inventory procedures, productivity and merchandising standards, product knowledge and how to leverage Kohl’s tools and resources
All manager roles at Kohl’s are responsible for:
- Managing with integrity, honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture
- Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions; taking appropriate partners as needed
- Modeling, enforcing and providing direction and guidance to associates
- Demonstrating, coaching and developing a customer service mindset, including customer service techniques, anticipating customer needs and satisfactorily resolving issues
- Ensuring the store has strong operational standards, shortage mitigation, and merchandising presentation to include accurate pricing and proper signing
- Monitoring and adjusting resources as the business dictates to support customer needs and workload demands
- Assessing key performance indicators (KPIs) to make informed business decisions that drive overall store results
- Managing talent, including hiring, training, developing, and supervising
- Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Training, monitoring and reinforcing company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
- Maintaining adherence to company safety policies and ensuring the safety of associates and customers
- Other responsibilities as assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Experience supervising teams or associates, including the responsibility for coaching to achieve daily goals and performance management
- Great verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills to make quick decisions
- Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent
- Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
Preferred
- Experience working in a retail environment, preferably in a managerial position
- College degree OR equivalent combination of education and 2 years experience in retail or similar industry
Pay Range: $62,400.00 - $93,600.00
Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).
About the Role
As an Operations Manager or Merchandising Manager you will provide oversight of store operations and/or merchandising, delivering excellent customer service. You will teach, coach, and develop associates to execute operational, service and merchandising processes focused on consistent execution and efficiency. You will be accountable for the overall results and success of all key performance measures with a primary goal of driving sales and profitability.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure sound operational processes, including receiving and processing product, stockroom management and omni channel fulfillment
- Drive accuracy through completion of all required business directives such as merchandise disposition practices
- Maintain appropriate levels of product on the sales floor by planning and directing floor replenishment as necessary based on sell through and seasonal changes
- Lead efforts at point of sale and customer service departments to deliver speed of service transactions while creating a compelling customer experience
- Ensure that store merchandising standards follow visual merchandising direction, accomplishing product presentation; make decisions about and adaptations to merchandising direction based on the layout, adjacencies and needs of the store; ensure product is displayed in a manner which is clear and easy to understand and is compelling to the customer
- Maintain appropriate levels of product on the sales floor by planning and directing floor remerchandising and replenishment as necessary, based on sell through and seasonal changes
- Direct, teach and train associates to accurately execute all company merchandising direction to brand standards in a timely manner
- Lead execution of pricing activities in the store, ensure that price changes, sign changes and ticketing procedures are completed accurately and efficiently
- Support prevention of loss by educating associates, monitoring daily store activity, maintaining product protection standards, ensuring company policies are followed and partnering with Loss Prevention
- Manage the training processes for new hires, ensuring associates are skilled on process best practices, proper inventory procedures, productivity and merchandising standards, product knowledge and how to leverage Kohl’s tools and resources
All manager roles at Kohl’s are responsible for:
- Managing with integrity, honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture
- Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions; taking appropriate partners as needed
- Modeling, enforcing and providing direction and guidance to associates
- Demonstrating, coaching and developing a customer service mindset, including customer service techniques, anticipating customer needs and satisfactorily resolving issues
- Ensuring the store has strong operational standards, shortage mitigation, and merchandising presentation to include accurate pricing and proper signing
- Monitoring and adjusting resources as the business dictates to support customer needs and workload demands
- Assessing key performance indicators (KPIs) to make informed business decisions that drive overall store results
- Managing talent, including hiring, training, developing, and supervising
- Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Training, monitoring and reinforcing company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
- Maintaining adherence to company safety policies and ensuring the safety of associates and customers
- Other responsibilities as assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Experience supervising teams or associates, including the responsibility for coaching to achieve daily goals and performance management
- Great verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills to make quick decisions
- Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent
- Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
Preferred
- Experience working in a retail environment, preferably in a managerial position
- College degree OR equivalent combination of education and 2 years experience in retail or similar industry
Pay Range: $62,400.00 - $93,600.00
Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).
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Search Retail Jobs in New YorkRetail OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies in New York sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Several major retailers headquartered or operating significant offices in New York have a documented history of sponsoring F-1 OPT workers. These include Macy's, Ralph Lauren, Tapestry (Coach, Kate Spade), Tiffany & Co., and PVH Corp. Corporate functions such as merchandising, supply chain, data analytics, and e-commerce tend to see more consistent OPT sponsorship activity than hourly in-store positions.
Which cities in New York have the most retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of retail F-1 OPT sponsorship opportunities in the state, particularly Manhattan, where fashion and luxury retail corporate offices are concentrated. White Plains and the broader Westchester County area also host regional retail headquarters. Buffalo and Rochester see some activity tied to regional department store and grocery chains, though corporate sponsorship roles there are less common.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in New York?
Roles that most commonly align with OPT eligibility in retail are those tied to a student's field of study. Common qualifying positions include merchandise planning analyst, retail data analyst, supply chain coordinator, e-commerce product manager, buyer's assistant, and digital marketing specialist. Positions requiring a degree in business, analytics, fashion merchandising, or computer science tend to be strongest matches for OPT authorization.
How do I find retail F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters retail jobs in New York by verified OPT sponsorship history, saving you from applying to employers who don't support F-1 workers. You can search by role type, location within New York, and industry to surface retail employers who have previously sponsored OPT candidates, giving you a more targeted and efficient job search.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in retail?
New York State's retail industry skews heavily toward corporate and headquarters functions rather than store-level hiring, which affects where OPT-eligible roles are concentrated. Students in New York City should be aware that the city's competitive hiring market means many retail employers receive high application volumes. STEM OPT extensions apply only if the role and degree align with a STEM-designated classification, which most traditional retail titles do not meet, though data and tech-adjacent retail roles may qualify.