Merchant Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Merchant roles in the U.S. span retail buying, wholesale trade, and e-commerce merchandising, and most qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa when backed by a relevant bachelor's degree. Employers in this space sponsor through H-1B, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and EB-3 green cards for long-term hires.
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Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.
About the role
The Site Merchandiser role is part of a dynamic and high-performing team that prides on blending the art and science of site merchandising. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to manage the end-to-end site experience and ensuring it aligns with the product to site, promotional messaging, pricing, marketing and campaign launch strategies. You will partner with Site Merchandising, Merchandising, Marketing, Digital Operations, Promotions, Sample and Photo Studio teams to produce a best-in-class online shopping experience. Your talent for flawless will be key to bringing product strategies to life across multiple customer touchpoints throughout the digital journey.
- Leverage site analytics, customer engagement metrics, and brand product direction to drive a high converting & frictionless site experience
- Act as the visual expert for your site categories ensuring site merchandising ties back to seasonal investments, big ideas, and market trends
- Generate and review site reports for division and categories to support in-season business assessment, recommend site actions to drive optimal KPIs
- Partners with Merchandising, Marketing, Digital Operations and fellow Site Merchant partners to support key commercial plan, HP marketing, email and social launches
- Manages seasonal shot requests & strategy, product tags mapping and taxonomy setup that is competitive, intuitive and customer facing
- Ensuring accuracy and high-quality level of work across the site, with an understanding of its impact on the customer experience
- Manages weekly site review meetings to discuss upcoming marketing launches, promotions, product launches, and shifts to navigation
- QA and review the site daily to ensure proper setup of navigation, product mapping and promotions that follows the strategic intent
- Utilize third-party vendor tools including product recommendations, outfitting, search results, and SEO to drive an optimal customer experience and support test initiatives
- Partner with key cross functional partners to test, implement and operationalize site technologies and capabilities. Act as a SME for 1+ site technologies.
- Continuously keeping up to date competitively on the latest digital trends, site taxonomy and setup, collections, special shops, and overall tech
Who you are
- 5+ years of merchandising or ecommerce experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Passionate about the customer, the online shopping experience with a keen eye to visual site merchandising
- Must have strong technical and analytical skills with ability to use data to assess the business and drive decisions
- High level of initiative and organization, with the ability to manage ambiguity, uncertainty and changing directions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Demonstrate strong listening, verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and inaccuracies and proactively find resolution
- Excellent computer skills, fluent in Microsoft Excel, Airtable, Miro, PIM system, and 3rd party digital tools
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Salary Range: $91,600.00 - $116,800.00
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
Benefits at Gap
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
About Gap
Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.
About the role
The Site Merchandiser role is part of a dynamic and high-performing team that prides on blending the art and science of site merchandising. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to manage the end-to-end site experience and ensuring it aligns with the product to site, promotional messaging, pricing, marketing and campaign launch strategies. You will partner with Site Merchandising, Merchandising, Marketing, Digital Operations, Promotions, Sample and Photo Studio teams to produce a best-in-class online shopping experience. Your talent for flawless will be key to bringing product strategies to life across multiple customer touchpoints throughout the digital journey.
- Leverage site analytics, customer engagement metrics, and brand product direction to drive a high converting & frictionless site experience
- Act as the visual expert for your site categories ensuring site merchandising ties back to seasonal investments, big ideas, and market trends
- Generate and review site reports for division and categories to support in-season business assessment, recommend site actions to drive optimal KPIs
- Partners with Merchandising, Marketing, Digital Operations and fellow Site Merchant partners to support key commercial plan, HP marketing, email and social launches
- Manages seasonal shot requests & strategy, product tags mapping and taxonomy setup that is competitive, intuitive and customer facing
- Ensuring accuracy and high-quality level of work across the site, with an understanding of its impact on the customer experience
- Manages weekly site review meetings to discuss upcoming marketing launches, promotions, product launches, and shifts to navigation
- QA and review the site daily to ensure proper setup of navigation, product mapping and promotions that follows the strategic intent
- Utilize third-party vendor tools including product recommendations, outfitting, search results, and SEO to drive an optimal customer experience and support test initiatives
- Partner with key cross functional partners to test, implement and operationalize site technologies and capabilities. Act as a SME for 1+ site technologies.
- Continuously keeping up to date competitively on the latest digital trends, site taxonomy and setup, collections, special shops, and overall tech
Who you are
- 5+ years of merchandising or ecommerce experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Passionate about the customer, the online shopping experience with a keen eye to visual site merchandising
- Must have strong technical and analytical skills with ability to use data to assess the business and drive decisions
- High level of initiative and organization, with the ability to manage ambiguity, uncertainty and changing directions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Demonstrate strong listening, verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and inaccuracies and proactively find resolution
- Excellent computer skills, fluent in Microsoft Excel, Airtable, Miro, PIM system, and 3rd party digital tools
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Salary Range: $91,600.00 - $116,800.00
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
Benefits at Gap
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
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Frame your degree as directly relevant
Merchant roles often draw scrutiny on specialty occupation grounds. A degree in business, marketing, supply chain, or retail management strengthens your case. Document how your coursework maps to core merchandising duties before any employer files your petition.
Verify your wage tier before applying
Your employer's LCA must certify a prevailing wage at the correct level for your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for merchandise-related occupations in your target city so you can flag mismatches before the offer stage, not after.
Target retailers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to browse merchant and buying roles at employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated the filing process rather than pitching sponsorship from scratch.
Canadian and Mexican nationals skip the H-1B lottery
If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN status covers business roles including certain management and analyst functions within merchandising. You can enter at a port of entry without waiting for the annual H-1B cap cycle.
Push for PERM language in long-term offer letters
Merchant managers hired on a permanent basis are EB-3 eligible. When negotiating your offer, ask whether the employer is willing to initiate PERM labor certification concurrently with your H-1B, which lets you lock in an earlier green card priority date.
Prepare for specialty occupation RFEs on buyer roles
USCIS has issued Requests for Evidence on retail buyer and merchandise planner petitions, questioning whether a degree is truly required for the role. Have your employer's HR team document internal degree requirements in writing before the I-129 is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do merchant and retail buyer roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B?
They can, but approval isn't automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Titles like merchandise planner, category buyer, or e-commerce merchandising manager tend to clear this bar more consistently than general retail associate roles. Your employer must document the degree requirement clearly in the petition.
What degree background do employers typically require for sponsored merchant positions?
Most sponsoring employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, marketing, retail management, or a closely related field. Degrees in economics or operations management are also accepted when coursework aligns with buying or inventory functions. A general arts or unrelated science degree can complicate the specialty occupation argument even if you have years of relevant experience.
Are TN visas an option for merchant roles?
TN status covers specific USMCA-listed professions and doesn't include a generic merchant or buyer category. Some merchandising roles may qualify if they fall under management consultant, economist, or accountant functions as defined in the USMCA list, but this is fact-specific. Canadian and Mexican nationals should review the exact USMCA profession list and confirm the role description aligns before attempting a TN entry.
How do I find employers who sponsor merchant and buying roles?
Migrate Mate shows verified sponsoring employers for merchandise-related roles, filtered by LCA filing history so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process. This saves time compared to approaching employers cold and asking if they'd be willing to sponsor.
Can a merchant role support a green card through the EB-3 category?
Yes. If the position is permanent and full-time and requires at least two years of relevant experience, it can be classified under EB-3 skilled worker. Your employer initiates PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available. Country of birth affects wait times significantly, with India and China nationals facing longer priority date backlogs than applicants from other countries.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Merchant 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.