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Business Development Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap, making it straightforward to build a long-term sales career in the U.S.
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Get Access To All JobsAt eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the role:
This Sr. Manager role will report into the Sr. Director of Global Markets Success Operations & Strategy. This role sits at the center of GMS’s inorganic growth agenda, acting as the connective tissue between Market GMs, Business Units, and Ventures / M&A teams to shape and advance strategic partnership and investment opportunities across eBay.
The GMS Business Development Lead will partner with key stakeholders to define and drive a pipeline of partnership, investment, and acquisition opportunities for Global Markets Success — leading the end-to-end development and orchestration of these opportunities from early ideation through alignment, and enabling successful transition to execution and value realization.
What you will accomplish:
Define and build inorganic growth pipeline
- Partner with GMS Leadership and Market GMs to define priorities and originate a pipeline of commercial partnerships, investments, and acquisition opportunities
- Assess, shape, and prioritize opportunities, developing clear strategic rationale and business cases
Drive development and alignment of opportunities
- Enable end-to-end development of inorganic opportunities, aligned to the GMS strategy, and in partnership with key stakeholders
- Drive cross-functional engagement (Product, Finance, Legal, Ventures, M&A) to structure, refine, and advance opportunities
Enable execution and value realization
- Ensure smooth transition from opportunity development into execution, partnering with BU and PMI teams where relevant
- Maintain accountability for outcomes by tracking progress against strategic objectives and ensuring follow-through on value realization
What you will bring:
- Experience in business development, strategy, partnerships, M&A, or consulting, with a track record of owning and driving strategic initiatives end-to-end
- Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate independently in a complex, global environment
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$154,800 - $206,700
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process. To learn how we handle your personal data and use AI responsibly, please visit our Talent Privacy Notice, Privacy Center and AI Hiring Guideline.
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the role:
This Sr. Manager role will report into the Sr. Director of Global Markets Success Operations & Strategy. This role sits at the center of GMS’s inorganic growth agenda, acting as the connective tissue between Market GMs, Business Units, and Ventures / M&A teams to shape and advance strategic partnership and investment opportunities across eBay.
The GMS Business Development Lead will partner with key stakeholders to define and drive a pipeline of partnership, investment, and acquisition opportunities for Global Markets Success — leading the end-to-end development and orchestration of these opportunities from early ideation through alignment, and enabling successful transition to execution and value realization.
What you will accomplish:
Define and build inorganic growth pipeline
- Partner with GMS Leadership and Market GMs to define priorities and originate a pipeline of commercial partnerships, investments, and acquisition opportunities
- Assess, shape, and prioritize opportunities, developing clear strategic rationale and business cases
Drive development and alignment of opportunities
- Enable end-to-end development of inorganic opportunities, aligned to the GMS strategy, and in partnership with key stakeholders
- Drive cross-functional engagement (Product, Finance, Legal, Ventures, M&A) to structure, refine, and advance opportunities
Enable execution and value realization
- Ensure smooth transition from opportunity development into execution, partnering with BU and PMI teams where relevant
- Maintain accountability for outcomes by tracking progress against strategic objectives and ensuring follow-through on value realization
What you will bring:
- Experience in business development, strategy, partnerships, M&A, or consulting, with a track record of owning and driving strategic initiatives end-to-end
- Strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate independently in a complex, global environment
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$154,800 - $206,700
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process. To learn how we handle your personal data and use AI responsibly, please visit our Talent Privacy Notice, Privacy Center and AI Hiring Guideline.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Lead
Translate your Australian BD credentials clearly
U.S. hiring managers may not recognise Australian university names or titles like 'Business Development Manager.' Reframe your degree field and role scope explicitly so interviewers can assess specialty occupation eligibility without guesswork.
Address the specialty occupation question upfront
Business development roles face more scrutiny than engineering roles because the degree requirement isn't always obvious to officers. Bring a written job description that explicitly connects daily duties to your bachelor's qualification in business or a related field.
Negotiate sponsorship before accepting an offer
The LCA must be filed before your visa application, so sponsorship confirmation needs to happen during the offer stage, not after you've signed. Get the employer's legal contact name and confirm their timeline before you accept.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA
The LCA requires precise prevailing wage data and DOL FLAG portal submissions that many employers haven't handled before. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, reducing delays caused by employer-side errors.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions specific to BD roles
Consular officers sometimes probe business development candidates about long-term U.S. ties given the client-relationship nature of the work. Document your Australian professional and personal connections to support your temporary intent at the interview.
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Find Business Development Lead JobsBusiness Development Lead E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Business Development Lead jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters roles by E-3 sponsorship eligibility so you're not cold-applying to employers who won't sponsor. Business development positions appear across tech, SaaS, professional services, and healthcare sectors, and Migrate Mate surfaces the ones where sponsorship is already on the table.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Business Development Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, marketing, or economics. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field can face rejection. A detailed job description tying duties to your specific degree field strengthens the case significantly at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Business Development Lead positions?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply any time of year and start as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B requires winning a lottery with roughly one-in-four odds and a mandatory October 1 start date. For Australian professionals in business development, the E-3 is a direct path that bypasses those constraints entirely.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change employers or move into a senior BD role?
Each employer change requires a new LCA and a new visa stamp if you're outside the U.S. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21 rule. If you're promoted into a materially different role, your employer should file a new LCA to reflect updated duties and prevailing wage, even within the same company.
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