Merchandising Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Merchandising Manager roles attract H-1B visa sponsorship from major retailers, CPG companies, and fashion brands. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Competition for sponsored roles is real, but large retail employers sponsor consistently. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Michael Kors is looking for an Outlet E-Commerce Merchandising Manager who will initiate analysis and develop financial strategy for a rapidly growing E-Commerce business across our largest department. This individual will partner with the Director of E-Commerce Merchandising and Retail partners to identify opportunities, develop and execute strategies to build strong assortment strategies that will achieve/surpass financial objectives of the Outlet Ecom business. Our Merchandising Manager will work closely as a leader with the departmental buying & planning teams to manage the open-to-buy, analyze seasonal merchandise assortments and develop merchandising strategies to drive sales and maximize profitability. Strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment are a must. Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in E-Commerce & merchandising background.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and generate business analysis to track selling, identify key trends and maximize opportunities in the assortment to achieve continued growth and profitability of the outlet ecommerce business.
- Prioritizes strategic merchandising classifications/sub-categories within product assortments and develops plans in partnership with Digital Marketing, E-commerce Team and Planning team to achieve sales objectives.
- Review merchandising performance and assess challenges to achieving merchandising sales goals and growth targets.
- Research opportunities to expand product offerings by assessing strategic assortment gaps, sourcing new product extensions, and collaborating with partners to develop new products (i.e. wholesale & global regions).
- Help influence pricing/messaging strategies with Store Merchants.
- Participate in Outlet Market to make sure we are protecting and fueling the business and propelling forward with sales and margin growth.
- Collaborate with management in the development and execution of merchandising and promotional strategies for all classifications.
- Partner with Planning team to develop and execute seasonal plans, open-to-buy, merchandising and promotional strategies.
- Aggressively drive the business by identifying opportunities and developing action plans to maximize best results through reorders, challenging business partners and status quo.
- Partner with team to run analysis and prepare selling hindsights on weekly, monthly, quarterly and seasonal basis to identify opportunities in the assortment. Communicate needs of the business to management on regular basis.
- Responsible for communicating merchandising & marketing strategies to all business partners to ensure that goals are met/surpassed on regular basis.
- Aid in establishing best practices and building processes appropriate for a new and growing business.
- Collaborate with cross functional creative partners to plan seasonal assets ensuring creative is in line with product and business strategies.
- Partner with cross functional teams to drive website features, email & digital marketing strategy as well as influencer product features ensuring that key investments are represented.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have 4+ yrs. Experience in Buying/E-commerce
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
- Computer Literate – Advanced Excel and Powerpoint Skills
- Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment
- E-commerce background required
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Compensation Range: 90,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD
INTRODUCTION
Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Michael Kors is looking for an Outlet E-Commerce Merchandising Manager who will initiate analysis and develop financial strategy for a rapidly growing E-Commerce business across our largest department. This individual will partner with the Director of E-Commerce Merchandising and Retail partners to identify opportunities, develop and execute strategies to build strong assortment strategies that will achieve/surpass financial objectives of the Outlet Ecom business. Our Merchandising Manager will work closely as a leader with the departmental buying & planning teams to manage the open-to-buy, analyze seasonal merchandise assortments and develop merchandising strategies to drive sales and maximize profitability. Strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment are a must. Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in E-Commerce & merchandising background.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and generate business analysis to track selling, identify key trends and maximize opportunities in the assortment to achieve continued growth and profitability of the outlet ecommerce business.
- Prioritizes strategic merchandising classifications/sub-categories within product assortments and develops plans in partnership with Digital Marketing, E-commerce Team and Planning team to achieve sales objectives.
- Review merchandising performance and assess challenges to achieving merchandising sales goals and growth targets.
- Research opportunities to expand product offerings by assessing strategic assortment gaps, sourcing new product extensions, and collaborating with partners to develop new products (i.e. wholesale & global regions).
- Help influence pricing/messaging strategies with Store Merchants.
- Participate in Outlet Market to make sure we are protecting and fueling the business and propelling forward with sales and margin growth.
- Collaborate with management in the development and execution of merchandising and promotional strategies for all classifications.
- Partner with Planning team to develop and execute seasonal plans, open-to-buy, merchandising and promotional strategies.
- Aggressively drive the business by identifying opportunities and developing action plans to maximize best results through reorders, challenging business partners and status quo.
- Partner with team to run analysis and prepare selling hindsights on weekly, monthly, quarterly and seasonal basis to identify opportunities in the assortment. Communicate needs of the business to management on regular basis.
- Responsible for communicating merchandising & marketing strategies to all business partners to ensure that goals are met/surpassed on regular basis.
- Aid in establishing best practices and building processes appropriate for a new and growing business.
- Collaborate with cross functional creative partners to plan seasonal assets ensuring creative is in line with product and business strategies.
- Partner with cross functional teams to drive website features, email & digital marketing strategy as well as influencer product features ensuring that key investments are represented.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have 4+ yrs. Experience in Buying/E-commerce
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
- Computer Literate – Advanced Excel and Powerpoint Skills
- Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to thrive in entrepreneurial environment
- E-commerce background required
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Compensation Range: 90,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Merchandising Manager
Target large retailers and CPG companies first
Enterprise retailers like department store chains and consumer goods companies sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than boutique or regional brands. Their HR infrastructure handles immigration paperwork routinely, making sponsorship a standard part of senior merchandising hires.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
H-1B approval for Merchandising Manager roles requires demonstrating specialty occupation status. A degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or fashion merchandising strengthens your case. Unrelated degrees create risk, so frame your academic background clearly in every application.
Emphasize quantifiable merchandising outcomes
Employers sponsoring visas want candidates who reduce uncertainty. Lead with measurable results: sell-through rates improved, inventory shrink reduced, margin lifted. Concrete numbers signal that sponsorship investment is worth the cost and legal complexity employers take on.
Apply before H-1B cap season closes
If you need cap-subject H-1B sponsorship, timing matters significantly. Registrations open in March for an October 1 start. Roles posted between January and March are your best window for employers actively planning to sponsor for the upcoming fiscal year.
Understand which employers are cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, meaning you can start immediately without waiting for the lottery. Merchandising roles at university bookstores or nonprofit retail operations can qualify under this pathway.
Browse sponsor-verified listings on Migrate Mate
Not every employer willing to sponsor advertises it openly. Migrate Mate filters Merchandising Manager roles by verified sponsorship history, saving you the back-and-forth of asking employers directly whether they will sponsor your visa category.
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Find Merchandising Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can a Merchandising Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Merchandising Manager positions regularly qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, marketing, supply chain management, or fashion merchandising. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field are harder to sponsor successfully. Employers in retail, CPG, and fashion have an established track record of approved H-1B petitions for this title.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Merchandising Manager role?
Most employers and USCIS officers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, fashion merchandising, supply chain, or a closely related field. A general business degree typically works, but unrelated fields like engineering or liberal arts require stronger justification tying your coursework to merchandising functions. Some employers also accept equivalent experience under the three-years-of-experience-per-year-of-education rule if your degree is a two-year qualification.
Which types of employers sponsor Merchandising Manager visas most reliably?
Large national and multinational retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and fashion brands with established HR and legal teams sponsor most consistently. Employers with existing immigration vendors already have the infrastructure to file Labor Condition Applications and H-1B petitions without treating it as a one-off burden. Regional or single-location retailers rarely sponsor because the administrative lift is disproportionate to their hiring volume. Migrate Mate lists Merchandising Manager roles filtered by employers with verified sponsorship histories.
Does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored as a Merchandising Manager?
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, yes, the lottery applies. In recent years the selection rate has hovered around 25%, meaning most registrations are not selected in the first draw. If you're currently on F-1 OPT or OPT STEM extension, you can work while your employer enters you in the lottery and reapplies in subsequent years if needed. Cap-exempt pathways through nonprofit or university-affiliated employers avoid the lottery entirely.
Is O-1A a realistic alternative visa for Merchandising Managers?
For most Merchandising Managers, the O-1A is a difficult bar to meet. It requires extraordinary ability demonstrated through awards, published work, high salary relative to peers, or critical roles at distinguished organizations. Senior merchandising leaders with industry recognition, significant media coverage, or judging roles at retail industry bodies have successfully obtained O-1A status, but it is the exception rather than the standard path. H-1B remains the primary route for this role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Merchandising 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.
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