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The Physical Retail team at Wayfair is responsible for creating and executing a robust playbook to drive traffic to our expanding retail footprint, and enable the omnichannel shopping experience for customers.
The Wayfair Store Marketing team is looking for a Community Marketing Senior Associate to drive the community marketing and activation strategy for our new large-format Wayfair store in Atlanta, GA. This individual will lead the development and execution of a community engagement strategy that acquires new customers and drives traffic to the store. This will be achieved through strategies that include in-store and local programming, community partnerships, and digital amplification via social media and other outlets.
The Senior Marketing Associate will be based out of our store in Atlanta, but report to the Home Office Store Marketing team in Boston. They will also partner cross-functionally with other members of the field team and work regularly with other Home Office teams to drive the community strategy and deliver results against it. The ideal candidate is deeply connected to the community surrounding the store, thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, and is energized by creating (and executing) new strategies and initiatives. They are both creative and analytical with a passion for serving the customer, connecting with the community, creating social media content, and being part of a high-performing team.
Core Responsibilities
Community Marketing Strategy:
- Partner with Home Office to develop and deliver community marketing roadmap, playbook, seasonal strategies, and execution
- Proactively identify, vet, and recommend local opportunities that drive our business and objectives forward, including forecasting and analyzing its impact
- Develop and execute local social media strategy and content calendar in partnership with Home Office channel leads
- Analyze and recap activities, inclusive of results, learnings, strategic recommendations, customer feedback, etc.
In-Store Programming:
- Partner with Home Office and local field management to develop an in-store event calendar that balances the brand’s go-to-market priorities with local community priorities and nuances. Initially targeting 1-2 in-store events/month with room to grow.
- Provide on-location support to execute in-store events, property activations, installations, and ad hoc opportunities
Community Engagement:
- Identify and develop relationships with key community partners to generate awareness of Wayfair’s new store and suite of products. Partner with Home Office to build community engagement calendar of events
- Source and strategically participate in local events to build Wayfair’s presence within the community
- Plan and execute community outreach to drive awareness of key promotions and initiatives
- Support local hiring initiatives on an ad hoc basis
- Support community outreach efforts
"Always On" Activities:
- Partner with Home Office Marketing and Creative teams to manage the store’s Instagram account, including capturing and posting content
- Manage the store’s local online presence including Google, Yelp, Bing listings (photos, hours), and website pages (photos, hours, event calendar)
- Budget management, reporting, and forecasting
- Inventory management of in-store marketing materials (marketing kit, swag, handouts, catalog inventory, printed coupons)
- Support new store openings as they occur
- Ad hoc projects and store support as required
Qualifications:
Required
- Demonstrated success developing and executing community marketing strategies, including forecasting impact/costs, manipulating data to analyze results, and making strategic recommendations
- Ability to drive results and effectively collaborate within a matrixed environment
- Superb project and time management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects at once with a variety of partners and stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders - Effective presentation skills are a must (both developing materials and presenting them, e.g. recap decks)
- Connection to local community and a pulse on what’s relevant for our customer demographic
- Experience working with the Chamber of Commerce and other B2B organizations
- Excellent communication skills and comfort with media appearances, representing the brand, contacting community leaders, hosting events, etc.
- Schedule flexibility to attend on-site activations outside of core working hours as needed
- Ability to transport and set-up materials that support community activations, e.g. tabling presentations
- Budget management and forecasting
Preferred
- 3+ years in field marketing, experiential marketing, or communications; Retail experience a plus
- Working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Calendar) or its equivalent
- Working knowledge (or an appetite to learn) reporting tools like Looker
- Working knowledge of retail math (e.g. traffic, conversion, UPT, AOV, etc.) and customer marketing metrics (e.g. customer acquisition, retention, frequency, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Lifting and carrying objects over 30 lbs may be required
Role Description:
The Physical Retail team at Wayfair is responsible for creating and executing a robust playbook to drive traffic to our expanding retail footprint, and enable the omnichannel shopping experience for customers.
The Wayfair Store Marketing team is looking for a Community Marketing Senior Associate to drive the community marketing and activation strategy for our new large-format Wayfair store in Atlanta, GA. This individual will lead the development and execution of a community engagement strategy that acquires new customers and drives traffic to the store. This will be achieved through strategies that include in-store and local programming, community partnerships, and digital amplification via social media and other outlets.
The Senior Marketing Associate will be based out of our store in Atlanta, but report to the Home Office Store Marketing team in Boston. They will also partner cross-functionally with other members of the field team and work regularly with other Home Office teams to drive the community strategy and deliver results against it. The ideal candidate is deeply connected to the community surrounding the store, thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, and is energized by creating (and executing) new strategies and initiatives. They are both creative and analytical with a passion for serving the customer, connecting with the community, creating social media content, and being part of a high-performing team.
Core Responsibilities
Community Marketing Strategy:
- Partner with Home Office to develop and deliver community marketing roadmap, playbook, seasonal strategies, and execution
- Proactively identify, vet, and recommend local opportunities that drive our business and objectives forward, including forecasting and analyzing its impact
- Develop and execute local social media strategy and content calendar in partnership with Home Office channel leads
- Analyze and recap activities, inclusive of results, learnings, strategic recommendations, customer feedback, etc.
In-Store Programming:
- Partner with Home Office and local field management to develop an in-store event calendar that balances the brand’s go-to-market priorities with local community priorities and nuances. Initially targeting 1-2 in-store events/month with room to grow.
- Provide on-location support to execute in-store events, property activations, installations, and ad hoc opportunities
Community Engagement:
- Identify and develop relationships with key community partners to generate awareness of Wayfair’s new store and suite of products. Partner with Home Office to build community engagement calendar of events
- Source and strategically participate in local events to build Wayfair’s presence within the community
- Plan and execute community outreach to drive awareness of key promotions and initiatives
- Support local hiring initiatives on an ad hoc basis
- Support community outreach efforts
"Always On" Activities:
- Partner with Home Office Marketing and Creative teams to manage the store’s Instagram account, including capturing and posting content
- Manage the store’s local online presence including Google, Yelp, Bing listings (photos, hours), and website pages (photos, hours, event calendar)
- Budget management, reporting, and forecasting
- Inventory management of in-store marketing materials (marketing kit, swag, handouts, catalog inventory, printed coupons)
- Support new store openings as they occur
- Ad hoc projects and store support as required
Qualifications:
Required
- Demonstrated success developing and executing community marketing strategies, including forecasting impact/costs, manipulating data to analyze results, and making strategic recommendations
- Ability to drive results and effectively collaborate within a matrixed environment
- Superb project and time management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects at once with a variety of partners and stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders - Effective presentation skills are a must (both developing materials and presenting them, e.g. recap decks)
- Connection to local community and a pulse on what’s relevant for our customer demographic
- Experience working with the Chamber of Commerce and other B2B organizations
- Excellent communication skills and comfort with media appearances, representing the brand, contacting community leaders, hosting events, etc.
- Schedule flexibility to attend on-site activations outside of core working hours as needed
- Ability to transport and set-up materials that support community activations, e.g. tabling presentations
- Budget management and forecasting
Preferred
- 3+ years in field marketing, experiential marketing, or communications; Retail experience a plus
- Working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Calendar) or its equivalent
- Working knowledge (or an appetite to learn) reporting tools like Looker
- Working knowledge of retail math (e.g. traffic, conversion, UPT, AOV, etc.) and customer marketing metrics (e.g. customer acquisition, retention, frequency, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Lifting and carrying objects over 30 lbs may be required
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Community Marketing Manager
Target companies with established community products
Platforms built around user communities, such as gaming, creator economy, or SaaS companies, hire Senior Community Marketing Managers regularly and have existing immigration infrastructure, making sponsorship conversations far more straightforward than approaching first-time sponsors.
Quantify community growth metrics in your application
USCIS adjudicators assess whether your role requires specialized knowledge. Concrete metrics like member growth rates, engagement lift, and retention figures reinforce that this is a specialized, degree-requiring position rather than general marketing or communications work.
Frame the role as a specialty occupation early
Some employers hesitate because they assume community roles don't qualify for H-1B sponsorship. A marketing or communications degree is the standard industry requirement for senior-level roles, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition USCIS uses.
Consider O-1A if you have industry recognition
If you've spoken at major industry events, been published in marketing trade outlets, or received awards for community campaigns, the O-1A visa may be a stronger path, as it has no lottery and can be employer-sponsored or self-petitioned through an agent.
Apply ahead of the H-1B registration window
H-1B registrations open in early March each year. Starting your job search several months prior gives your employer time to complete due diligence and legal review before the deadline, rather than rushing through the process under time pressure.
Browse Migrate Mate for sponsors with hiring history
Not every company that posts a Senior Community Marketing Manager role will sponsor a visa. Migrate Mate filters for verified sponsoring employers, so you're spending time on applications that can actually move forward rather than discovering sponsorship issues late.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Community Marketing Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Senior Community Marketing Manager roles generally qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position across the industry, which it is at the senior level. Roles that only require any bachelor's degree regardless of field face more scrutiny, so the degree-field alignment matters.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my visa in this role?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related discipline. Some accept degrees in business or psychology if paired with strong community-specific experience. For H-1B purposes, the degree field should connect logically to the job duties. A general business degree alone is harder to defend than one in marketing or communications, especially at the senior level where USCIS expects clear professional alignment.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for marketing roles compared to tech roles?
Marketing roles receive H-1B approvals at lower rates than software engineering roles, partly because the specialty occupation standard is applied more strictly. However, senior-level community marketing positions with clear degree requirements and specialized responsibilities, such as growth strategy, brand community architecture, and cross-functional campaign ownership, have a stronger approval record than junior or generalist marketing titles. Having an experienced immigration attorney prepare the petition matters more than it does for engineering roles.
Where can I find Senior Community Marketing Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Senior Community Marketing Manager openings from employers who have a verified history of sponsoring work visas, so you're not spending weeks applying to roles where sponsorship isn't actually available. Filtering by sponsorship status upfront is the most efficient approach given how much time a full application takes at the senior level.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B if I'm already working as a Community Marketing Manager?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided you've been maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer files a new Form I-129, and you can begin the role immediately upon filing. The job title and duties at the new employer need to remain consistent with a specialty occupation, so the same degree-alignment standard applies.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Community Marketing 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.