Head of Retail Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Head of Retail roles in the U.S. qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, retail management, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before you can start, and annual H-1B cap deadlines shape your hiring timeline.
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This is not a traditional store management position.
You'll have the opportunity to shape our U.S. retail strategy, lead the launch of our first stores, and build a scalable retail operation.
Our vision is to begin with pilot stores in California and gradually expand into a nationwide retail network, with a long-term goal of approximately 50 locations.
We're looking for someone who can think strategically, take ownership, and turn ideas into results.
About us
Ameziel Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of ZIEL Home Group, a publicly listed home furnishings company in China. Our brands, including SONGMICS, VASAGLE, and Feandrea, offer affordable, stylish, and functional furniture, home organization, and pet products.
With an established e-commerce presence and warehouse operations across the United States, we are now preparing to expand into physical retail.
We're looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial retail leader to help us build our U.S. retail business from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Retail Strategy & Business Development: Develop our U.S. physical retail strategy, including store formats, target markets, customer positioning, and expansion plans.
- New Store Development: Lead market research, site selection, lease evaluation, store planning, and new store openings.
- Sales & Profitability: Build store-level financial models, manage budgets and P&L, and develop strategies to drive sales, margins, and profitability.
- Store Operations: Establish operational standards, staffing models, sales KPIs, training programs, and performance management processes.
- Omnichannel Integration: Connect physical retail with our existing e-commerce, inventory, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Team Building: Recruit, develop, and lead retail management teams as the business grows.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with our U.S. leadership team and China headquarters to turn business plans into successful retail operations.
- External Partnerships: Evaluate and manage relationships with retail development partners, landlords, contractors, and service providers.
Qualifications
Required:
- 1+ years of U.S. retail experience, including leadership in store operations, retail expansion, or multi-unit management.
- Proven experience opening new retail stores and managing ongoing store operations.
- Strong knowledge of retail financial performance, including sales, gross margins, operating costs, and P&L.
- Experience building or scaling retail operations, preferably from an early stage.
- Professional fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English, including business communication.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work in Southern California and travel as needed.
Preferred:
- Experience in furniture, home furnishings, home organization, or lifestyle retail.
- Background in growing retail chains, emerging consumer brands, or e-commerce brands expanding into physical stores.
- Experience managing multiple locations or regional retail operations.
- Familiarity with the Southern California retail market and commercial real estate.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to help build an entirely new business channel for an established international brand.
Rather than stepping into an existing retail structure, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the strategy, develop the team, and build the foundation for long-term growth.
We're looking for a builder, a problem-solver, and a hands-on leader who is excited about creating something from the ground up.
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
About the Opportunity
This is not a traditional store management position.
You'll have the opportunity to shape our U.S. retail strategy, lead the launch of our first stores, and build a scalable retail operation.
Our vision is to begin with pilot stores in California and gradually expand into a nationwide retail network, with a long-term goal of approximately 50 locations.
We're looking for someone who can think strategically, take ownership, and turn ideas into results.
About us
Ameziel Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of ZIEL Home Group, a publicly listed home furnishings company in China. Our brands, including SONGMICS, VASAGLE, and Feandrea, offer affordable, stylish, and functional furniture, home organization, and pet products.
With an established e-commerce presence and warehouse operations across the United States, we are now preparing to expand into physical retail.
We're looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial retail leader to help us build our U.S. retail business from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Retail Strategy & Business Development: Develop our U.S. physical retail strategy, including store formats, target markets, customer positioning, and expansion plans.
- New Store Development: Lead market research, site selection, lease evaluation, store planning, and new store openings.
- Sales & Profitability: Build store-level financial models, manage budgets and P&L, and develop strategies to drive sales, margins, and profitability.
- Store Operations: Establish operational standards, staffing models, sales KPIs, training programs, and performance management processes.
- Omnichannel Integration: Connect physical retail with our existing e-commerce, inventory, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Team Building: Recruit, develop, and lead retail management teams as the business grows.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with our U.S. leadership team and China headquarters to turn business plans into successful retail operations.
- External Partnerships: Evaluate and manage relationships with retail development partners, landlords, contractors, and service providers.
Qualifications
Required:
- 1+ years of U.S. retail experience, including leadership in store operations, retail expansion, or multi-unit management.
- Proven experience opening new retail stores and managing ongoing store operations.
- Strong knowledge of retail financial performance, including sales, gross margins, operating costs, and P&L.
- Experience building or scaling retail operations, preferably from an early stage.
- Professional fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English, including business communication.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work in Southern California and travel as needed.
Preferred:
- Experience in furniture, home furnishings, home organization, or lifestyle retail.
- Background in growing retail chains, emerging consumer brands, or e-commerce brands expanding into physical stores.
- Experience managing multiple locations or regional retail operations.
- Familiarity with the Southern California retail market and commercial real estate.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to help build an entirely new business channel for an established international brand.
Rather than stepping into an existing retail structure, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the strategy, develop the team, and build the foundation for long-term growth.
We're looking for a builder, a problem-solver, and a hands-on leader who is excited about creating something from the ground up.
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Head of Retail Jobs
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Retail leadership roles face more H-1B scrutiny than technical jobs because USCIS looks hard at whether the position truly requires a specific bachelor's degree. Document how your role uses strategic business analysis, financial planning, or supply-chain management to clear that bar.
Target retailers with existing H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify retailers and consumer brands that have sponsored Head of Retail or senior merchandising roles before. Prior LCA filings signal an employer already has immigration counsel and understands the process, cutting months off your negotiation.
Map your experience to OFLC prevailing wage levels
Run the OFLC Wage Search for retail management roles in your target city before salary talks begin. Head of Retail offers below Level III or IV wages in major metros often trigger USCIS requests for evidence, so knowing the threshold puts you in a stronger negotiating position.
Clarify multi-site scope in your job description
If your role oversees stores across multiple states, the employer may need separate LCA filings for each worksite location. Raise this with HR early so PERM or LCA documentation reflects your actual reporting structure, not just the headquarters address.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET profile for retail management documents the analytical and business-degree competencies the role requires. Reference it when your employer's outside counsel drafts the H-1B support letter, particularly if the job posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required.
Account for the H-1B cap timeline in your start-date offer
If you're not already in H-1B status, an employer can only file in April for an October start. Build that gap into your offer negotiation. If the employer misses the annual registration window, the earliest you can begin on a new H-1B is the following October 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Retail role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally demands a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as business administration, retail management, or marketing. Generic retail operations roles without that academic link get denied. Employers strengthen the case by writing job descriptions that emphasize financial oversight, strategic planning, and analytical functions rather than floor supervision.
What visa options exist for Head of Retail candidates who aren't eligible for H-1B?
Australian nationals can apply for an E-3 visa, which has its own annual allocation and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status if the role fits a USMCA-listed profession. For longer-term paths, EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification is available once you've established tenure with a U.S. employer willing to sponsor permanent residence.
How do I find U.S. employers sponsoring Head of Retail roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for senior retail and operations roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the LCA and H-1B process. This saves significant time compared to cold-applying and waiting to surface the sponsorship question late in a hiring cycle.
Will a three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. satisfy USCIS degree requirements?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees if a credential evaluation confirms they're equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. A three-year degree from Australia, the U.K., or India is often evaluated as equivalent when combined with relevant post-graduation experience. Have the evaluation completed by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member before your employer files the petition.
Does the employer or the applicant pay H-1B filing fees for a Head of Retail role?
Federal law prohibits employers from passing certain H-1B filing fees to workers, including the base I-129 petition fee and the ACWIA training fee. Employers can require employees to cover premium processing if the employee requests it, but the core sponsorship costs are the employer's legal obligation. Confirm this split in writing before signing an offer letter.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Head of Retail 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.