Merchandise Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Merchandise Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business, marketing, or supply chain management. Employers in retail, e-commerce, and wholesale distribution have an active history of filing Labor Condition Applications for this role.
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At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
Responsibilities
- Oversees the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor
- Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is accurate and promotions are properly highlighted, following corporate guidelines for resets and seasonal updates
- Manages the entire process of opening or closing the store, which includes securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth daily operation
- Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues
- Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service
- Supports the onboarding and ongoing training of associates, helping them learn store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve their performance
- Drives store sales and controls expenses: Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service
- Executes the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate guidelines, ensuring promotional materials are displayed properly and updated regularly
- Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- College experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years of management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Creative thinking
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Frequently operate cash register
- Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
- Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
- Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
- Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)
- Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
- Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time
- Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Position Type:
Hourly
Position Starting At:
$15.00
BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as Five Below recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @fivebelow.com email address. Additionally, Five Below does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit Five Below's Career Site to verify the posting. fivebelow.com/info/careers
INTRODUCTION
At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
Responsibilities
- Oversees the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor
- Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is accurate and promotions are properly highlighted, following corporate guidelines for resets and seasonal updates
- Manages the entire process of opening or closing the store, which includes securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth daily operation
- Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues
- Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service
- Supports the onboarding and ongoing training of associates, helping them learn store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve their performance
- Drives store sales and controls expenses: Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service
- Executes the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate guidelines, ensuring promotional materials are displayed properly and updated regularly
- Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- College experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years of management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Creative thinking
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Frequently operate cash register
- Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
- Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
- Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
- Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)
- Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
- Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time
- Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Position Type:
Hourly
Position Starting At:
$15.00
BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as Five Below recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @fivebelow.com email address. Additionally, Five Below does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit Five Below's Career Site to verify the posting. fivebelow.com/info/careers
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Merchandise Manager
Frame your degree as directly related
Merchandise Manager is a specialty occupation only when your degree field ties directly to the role. Business administration, marketing, or supply chain management degrees make the strongest case. A general arts degree with no business coursework creates RFE risk.
Target retailers with PERM filing history
Retail chains and e-commerce companies that have filed PERM labor certifications for merchandise planning or buying roles are your best targets. These employers have already navigated the process and have HR teams familiar with sponsorship requirements.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by merchandise management and retail roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified LCA filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a work visa.
Get your prevailing wage tier right before interviews
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Merchandise Manager roles in your target city before salary conversations. Employers must pay at or above this wage on the LCA, so knowing the tier helps you assess whether an offer will clear the DOL threshold.
Clarify the specialty occupation case with your employer
Many retail HR teams assume merchandise roles don't qualify for H-1B because the job title sounds operational. Walk them through O*NET's classification showing the analytical and strategic degree-level requirements that distinguish a Merchandise Manager from a general retail supervisor.
Account for LCA certification timing in your offer negotiation
The employer must file and receive DOL LCA certification before your USCIS petition can be submitted. Build at least three to four weeks into your expected start date to allow for this, and confirm your employer understands this sequence before signing an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Merchandise Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. Merchandise Manager roles centered on data analysis, assortment planning, vendor negotiation strategy, or financial forecasting typically meet this bar. Roles that are primarily floor supervision or inventory counting generally don't. The job description and internal requirements documentation matter significantly during adjudication.
What degree fields support an H-1B petition for a Merchandise Manager?
Business administration, marketing, supply chain management, retail management, and economics are the strongest fits. Some employers also sponsor candidates with degrees in finance or operations management when the role has a heavy analytical component. A degree in a completely unrelated field, even with years of merchandise experience, creates a specialty occupation challenge that can result in a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which industries sponsor Merchandise Manager roles most often?
E-commerce companies, national retail chains, wholesale distributors, and consumer goods brands are the most active sponsors for this role. Companies with large private-label programs or complex global supply chains tend to treat the Merchandise Manager function as requiring specialized degree-level expertise, which strengthens the specialty occupation case. Migrate Mate lists employers in these sectors with verified LCA filing history so you can focus your applications strategically.
Can a Merchandise Manager on H-1B change employers mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS to approve it. The new employer must file the petition while your current H-1B status is valid. The role at the new employer still needs to qualify as a specialty occupation, and the employer must file a new LCA certified by DOL before the USCIS petition is submitted.
Is a green card realistic for a Merchandise Manager sponsored through an employer?
Yes, through the EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 categories, depending on the role's requirements and the employer's willingness to sponsor. Most employer-sponsored green cards for this role go through PERM labor certification, where DOL requires the employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Processing timelines vary significantly based on your country of birth, with Indian and Chinese nationals facing longer priority date backlogs than nationals from most other countries.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Merchandise 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.