Counter Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Counter Manager roles in cosmetics, retail, and specialty beauty sit in a sponsorship gray zone: the work is supervisory and brand-specific, but visa eligibility hinges on proving a degree requirement. H-1B visa and TN visa are possible for qualified candidates, and some employers sponsor green cards through PERM for long-tenure managers.
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Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview:
The Bloomingdale’s Cosmetic’s floor is known as the heart of the store and the energy is felt the minute customers walk through our doors. The Bloomingdale’s Counter Manager develops and supervises a team of highly productive Beauty Advisors capable of providing excellent service and selling totality of our assortment both in store and online.
The Counter Manager leads the team’s primary focus of building and maintaining client relationships, offering outstanding service and product knowledge, while maintaining compelling merchandise presentation. The Counter Manager ensures Beauty Advisors are welcoming, friendly, and engaged; keeping productivity high and excitement alive on the sales floor and always putting the needs of the customer first.
Essential Functions:
- Create an in-store easy, seamless and fun experience allowing you to build and cultivate customer relationships
- Drive sales with in-store and online clients by embracing and being proficient with technology
- Participate in the merchandising and operational requirements of the role
Qualifications and Competencies:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3-5 years related experience
- Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
- May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
- Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
In addition to hourly rate, may receive 3% - 3% on commission eligible net sales.
- Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
- Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
- Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
- 401(k) plan options available
- Bonus earning opportunities
- Growth potential opportunities
- Employee Discount at Bloomingdale’s & Macy’s Stores
About:
Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview:
The Bloomingdale’s Cosmetic’s floor is known as the heart of the store and the energy is felt the minute customers walk through our doors. The Bloomingdale’s Counter Manager develops and supervises a team of highly productive Beauty Advisors capable of providing excellent service and selling totality of our assortment both in store and online.
The Counter Manager leads the team’s primary focus of building and maintaining client relationships, offering outstanding service and product knowledge, while maintaining compelling merchandise presentation. The Counter Manager ensures Beauty Advisors are welcoming, friendly, and engaged; keeping productivity high and excitement alive on the sales floor and always putting the needs of the customer first.
Essential Functions:
- Create an in-store easy, seamless and fun experience allowing you to build and cultivate customer relationships
- Drive sales with in-store and online clients by embracing and being proficient with technology
- Participate in the merchandising and operational requirements of the role
Qualifications and Competencies:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3-5 years related experience
- Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
- May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision
- Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions
- Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
In addition to hourly rate, may receive 3% - 3% on commission eligible net sales.
- Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
- Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
- Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
- 401(k) plan options available
- Bonus earning opportunities
- Growth potential opportunities
- Employee Discount at Bloomingdale’s & Macy’s Stores
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Counter Manager
Frame your degree as operationally required
Counter Manager roles don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations. Document how your degree in business, marketing, or cosmetic science directly informs inventory strategy, staff training, and brand compliance to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
Search DOL filings for active beauty sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for retail management roles. Brands that have filed Labor Condition Applications before are far more likely to repeat the process than those starting from scratch.
Target department stores over boutique retailers
Large department store operators have dedicated HR teams experienced with H-1B filings. Boutique or single-counter brands rarely have immigration infrastructure, making sponsorship unpredictable regardless of how strong your candidacy is.
Get your prevailing wage tier confirmed early
Counter Manager roles can fall anywhere from Level I to Level III wage tiers depending on supervisory scope. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you know what wage the LCA will certify.
Ask about PERM eligibility during offer negotiations
Employers sponsoring H-1B holders for Counter Manager roles sometimes initiate PERM labor certification after two or three years. Confirm whether the company has filed EB-2 or EB-3 green cards for retail management staff, since not all will commit to this path.
Align your resume to O*NET task language
USCIS adjudicators cross-reference job duties against occupational definitions. Pull the O*NET profile for your role and mirror its task language in your resume and employer support letter to reduce the risk of an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Counter Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it's not guaranteed. The H-1B requires a specialty occupation, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A Counter Manager overseeing business operations, brand strategy, or training programs can qualify if the employer documents that degree requirement clearly. Roles that could plausibly be filled without a degree face more scrutiny and are more likely to receive a USCIS Request for Evidence.
What visa types are realistic for Counter Manager candidates?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path if your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the position maps to an eligible USMCA profession such as management consultant, though the fit is narrow. Candidates already in the U.S. on F-1 OPT can work while pursuing sponsorship. PERM-based green card sponsorship is possible for long-tenure managers at larger retail employers.
Which employers actually sponsor Counter Managers for visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for retail and beauty management roles, so you can search by role and location to find sponsors who have filed before. Nationally, large department store groups and prestige beauty conglomerates are the most consistent sponsors, since they have in-house HR and legal teams familiar with the process.
Does my degree field matter for Counter Manager sponsorship?
Yes, and it matters more than most candidates expect. USCIS looks for a degree in a field directly related to the job duties, not just any bachelor's degree. Business administration, marketing, cosmetic science, or fashion merchandising align most cleanly. A degree in an unrelated field, even with years of counter experience, can trigger an RFE unless the employer's support letter explicitly justifies the connection.
How long does the H-1B process take for a Counter Manager role?
The employer first files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, which typically certifies within seven business days. The H-1B petition is then filed with USCIS, with standard processing taking several months. H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap and lottery, so timing your job search around the registration window, which opens each spring, is important. Premium processing is available to accelerate USCIS adjudication once the petition is filed.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Counter Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.