E-3 Visa Group Account Director Jobs
Group Account Director roles in advertising, PR, and integrated marketing qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, making U.S. employers eligible to provide sponsorship for Australian nationals. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, so you can build a long-term career without the H-1B visa uncertainty.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for driving business development and sales activities for the Credit Card business. Key responsibilities include directly or indirectly managing a sales team, developing and implementing sales goals for smaller, mid-sized accounts and/or portfolios, contributing to new product development and aiding in corporate development or portfolio acquisition activities as needed. Job expectations include developing and maintaining strong client relationships, and negotiating and closing sales to drive business with existing clients and prospects.
This role leads the creation of integrated acquisition plans, manages new account forecasting and performance reporting, and identifies innovative opportunities to accelerate customer acquisition across digital, partner, direct, and emerging channels.
Working closely with co-brand partners, Marketing, Analytics, Product, Risk, Finance, and Digital teams, this leader will translate business objectives into actionable acquisition programs that maximize account growth, optimize channel performance, and enhance partner value. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and a strong growth mindset to uncover new opportunities and challenge conventional approaches to customer acquisition.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies and executes on business development opportunities to grow card sales program and portfolio, including proactive prospecting of potential clients
- Provides input into broader Business Development or Sales strategy to drive growth of card program portfolio
- Develops robust sales proposals to win new business, including timely follow through and engagement to grow relationships
- Negotiates sales terms and contracts for card program portfolio with prospects
- Establishes sales goals and drives to deliver on shared goals through direct or indirect management of a team
- Provides input into enhancement opportunities for Credit Card business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in cobrand credit card or related industries.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing customer acquisition strategies.
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills with experience translating data into business recommendations.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, including external partners.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives across matrixed organizations.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep understanding of credit card acquisition economics, customer lifecycle management, and channel performance metrics.
- Experience with financial modeling, portfolio forecasting, and business case development.
- Demonstrated success launching innovative acquisition programs or entering new acquisition channels.
Skills
- Business Development
- Client Experience Branding
- Collaboration
- Product Management
- Written Communications
- Oral Communications
- Presentation Skills
- Process Management
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Business Analytics
- Problem Solving
- Reporting
- Research
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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.
Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy.
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for driving business development and sales activities for the Credit Card business. Key responsibilities include directly or indirectly managing a sales team, developing and implementing sales goals for smaller, mid-sized accounts and/or portfolios, contributing to new product development and aiding in corporate development or portfolio acquisition activities as needed. Job expectations include developing and maintaining strong client relationships, and negotiating and closing sales to drive business with existing clients and prospects.
This role leads the creation of integrated acquisition plans, manages new account forecasting and performance reporting, and identifies innovative opportunities to accelerate customer acquisition across digital, partner, direct, and emerging channels.
Working closely with co-brand partners, Marketing, Analytics, Product, Risk, Finance, and Digital teams, this leader will translate business objectives into actionable acquisition programs that maximize account growth, optimize channel performance, and enhance partner value. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and a strong growth mindset to uncover new opportunities and challenge conventional approaches to customer acquisition.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies and executes on business development opportunities to grow card sales program and portfolio, including proactive prospecting of potential clients
- Provides input into broader Business Development or Sales strategy to drive growth of card program portfolio
- Develops robust sales proposals to win new business, including timely follow through and engagement to grow relationships
- Negotiates sales terms and contracts for card program portfolio with prospects
- Establishes sales goals and drives to deliver on shared goals through direct or indirect management of a team
- Provides input into enhancement opportunities for Credit Card business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in cobrand credit card or related industries.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing customer acquisition strategies.
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills with experience translating data into business recommendations.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, including external partners.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives across matrixed organizations.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep understanding of credit card acquisition economics, customer lifecycle management, and channel performance metrics.
- Experience with financial modeling, portfolio forecasting, and business case development.
- Demonstrated success launching innovative acquisition programs or entering new acquisition channels.
Skills
- Business Development
- Client Experience Branding
- Collaboration
- Product Management
- Written Communications
- Oral Communications
- Presentation Skills
- Process Management
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Business Analytics
- Problem Solving
- Reporting
- Research
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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.
Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Group Account Director
Frame your portfolio around U.S. market outcomes
U.S. hiring managers evaluate Group Account Directors on revenue growth and client retention metrics, not agency prestige. Translate your Australian case studies into dollar-denominated results and measurable retention rates before you start applying.
Target agencies with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify agencies that have certified LCAs for senior account roles. Firms with recent filings already understand the E-3 process, which cuts your time-to-offer significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to lock in your LCA fast
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and delays here push back your start date. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process runs in parallel with your notice period.
Clarify specialty occupation with your offer letter
Group Account Director roles can attract scrutiny if the job description reads as general management rather than requiring a specific bachelor's degree field. Ask your employer to tie the role explicitly to a discipline like marketing, communications, or business administration in the offer letter.
Negotiate your start date around consulate wait times
E-3 consulate appointments at Sydney and Melbourne can run several weeks out during peak periods. Build at least six weeks between your signed offer and your proposed U.S. start date so scheduling delays don't force you to renegotiate with the employer.
Confirm E-3 familiarity before your first interview
Many U.S. agencies have sponsored H-1B holders but have never filed an E-3. Raise it early by noting it's an Australian-only treaty visa with no lottery and a straightforward DOL certification step, which removes the employer's main objection before it forms.
E-3 Visa Group Account Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Group Account Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards rarely filter by visa type, so you end up cold-screening hundreds of listings. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already open to E-3 candidates, which is the practical starting point for a Group Account Director search.
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 Group Account Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as marketing, communications, advertising, or business administration. The role must genuinely require that degree, not merely prefer it. Generic management descriptions without a specific degree requirement can create complications at the consulate, so the offer letter wording matters.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Group Account Directors?
The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, which means most candidates wait years before getting a slot. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap backlog for Australian nationals, and can be filed directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia. For a Group Account Director with a confirmed offer, the E-3 is a far more predictable path.
Can I change agencies while on an E-3 as a Group Account Director?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel outside the U.S. before updating your status. You can start with the new employer once the LCA is certified and your I-94 reflects the new status, but timing your transition carefully avoids gaps in authorization.