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Market Development Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting your I-140 petition, making sponsorship a formal multi-step commitment that leads to permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Market Development Manager is responsible for building foundational market presence for Generac's PWRcell solar+storage solution within emerging installer networks. This role actively prospects new business opportunities and converts small-to-medium solar installers into Generac customers who resell PWRcell solutions and other Generac ecosystem components. The position focuses on relationship building, lead development, and learning the solar industry fundamentals while contributing to territory growth.
Job Duties:
Prospecting & Lead Development
- Identify and qualify emerging solar installation companies (1-50 installations annually) using provided lead lists and prospecting tools
- Conduct initial outreach calls, emails, and discovery conversations with potential installer partners
- Execute structured prospecting campaigns and follow-up sequences
- Schedule and coordinate product demonstrations and technical presentations with prospects
- Research prospect companies and key decision makers to personalize outreach efforts
- Maintain accurate prospect data, activity tracking, and opportunity progression in CRM system
Relationship Building & Support
- Support existing small installer relationships with basic account management activities
- Coordinate with distribution partners for product availability, pricing, and delivery logistics
- Facilitate connections between new partners and technical support resources
- Participate in local trade shows, networking events, and industry meetups
- Assist senior MDMs with larger account activities and complex sales situations
- Provide basic product information and competitive positioning to prospects
Learning & Development
- Complete required solar industry training programs and product certifications
- Study competitive landscape, product positioning, and market dynamics
- Attend product training sessions, technical webinars, and sales methodology courses
- Shadow experienced Market Development Managers on sales calls and account meetings
- Participate in territory planning sessions and quarterly business reviews
- Contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practice discussions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years of experience in sales, marketing, customer service, or solar industry exposure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with customer service orientation
- Basic proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to travel 20-40% within assigned territory
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to learn technical concepts and explain them to varied audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solar industry familiarity or demonstrated interest in renewable energy
- Previous B2B sales, business development, or account management experience
- Technical aptitude for understanding power electronics and electrical systems
- Experience with prospecting tools, lead generation, or sales automation platforms
- Bilingual capabilities (Spanish preferred in certain territories)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Customer-focused mindset with relationship-building capabilities
- Goal-oriented with ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, evolving industry
- Basic understanding of business-to-business sales processes
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Professional presentation and interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

INTRODUCTION
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Market Development Manager is responsible for building foundational market presence for Generac's PWRcell solar+storage solution within emerging installer networks. This role actively prospects new business opportunities and converts small-to-medium solar installers into Generac customers who resell PWRcell solutions and other Generac ecosystem components. The position focuses on relationship building, lead development, and learning the solar industry fundamentals while contributing to territory growth.
Job Duties:
Prospecting & Lead Development
- Identify and qualify emerging solar installation companies (1-50 installations annually) using provided lead lists and prospecting tools
- Conduct initial outreach calls, emails, and discovery conversations with potential installer partners
- Execute structured prospecting campaigns and follow-up sequences
- Schedule and coordinate product demonstrations and technical presentations with prospects
- Research prospect companies and key decision makers to personalize outreach efforts
- Maintain accurate prospect data, activity tracking, and opportunity progression in CRM system
Relationship Building & Support
- Support existing small installer relationships with basic account management activities
- Coordinate with distribution partners for product availability, pricing, and delivery logistics
- Facilitate connections between new partners and technical support resources
- Participate in local trade shows, networking events, and industry meetups
- Assist senior MDMs with larger account activities and complex sales situations
- Provide basic product information and competitive positioning to prospects
Learning & Development
- Complete required solar industry training programs and product certifications
- Study competitive landscape, product positioning, and market dynamics
- Attend product training sessions, technical webinars, and sales methodology courses
- Shadow experienced Market Development Managers on sales calls and account meetings
- Participate in territory planning sessions and quarterly business reviews
- Contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practice discussions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years of experience in sales, marketing, customer service, or solar industry exposure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with customer service orientation
- Basic proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to travel 20-40% within assigned territory
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to learn technical concepts and explain them to varied audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solar industry familiarity or demonstrated interest in renewable energy
- Previous B2B sales, business development, or account management experience
- Technical aptitude for understanding power electronics and electrical systems
- Experience with prospecting tools, lead generation, or sales automation platforms
- Bilingual capabilities (Spanish preferred in certain territories)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Customer-focused mindset with relationship-building capabilities
- Goal-oriented with ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, evolving industry
- Basic understanding of business-to-business sales processes
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Professional presentation and interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Market Development Manager
Document your degree-to-role alignment early
PERM requires your employer to verify the job genuinely needs your specific degree. A business or marketing degree tied directly to market development duties strengthens the PERM audit trail and reduces DOL requests for additional evidence.
Target employers with dedicated HR compliance teams
Market Development Manager roles at mid-size and large companies are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel familiar with PERM timelines. Smaller firms often underestimate the 12- to 18-month PERM-to-I-140 process and stall sponsorship mid-hire.
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Migrate Mate filters Market Development Manager openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you spend less time cold-applying to companies with no PERM filing experience and more time pursuing realistic sponsorship opportunities.
Verify your role's prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your job title and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's PERM filing must meet that wage floor, so knowing it in advance prevents salary mismatches that can invalidate the petition.
Clarify sponsorship intent during the offer stage
Ask directly whether the employer will sponsor EB-2 or EB-3, who covers the PERM legal fees, and whether they have filed PERM before. These questions surface commitment early and prevent discovering late that the company expected you to self-fund the process.
Confirm your occupation matches O*NET classification
DOL cross-references your job duties against O*NET during PERM review. Confirming your role aligns with the Market Development Manager O*NET profile before your employer drafts the job description prevents duty mismatches that trigger audits or denials.
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Find Market Development Manager JobsMarket Development Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Market Development Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Market Development Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as a professional role requiring a bachelor's degree. If the position requires an advanced degree or you hold an advanced degree that the employer treats as a minimum requirement, EB-2 becomes available. Your employer's job description language determines which category applies, so the duties and minimum requirements listed in the PERM filing matter significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status with an annual lottery cap and a six-year limit without extensions. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no lottery, no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and results in permanent residency rather than a time-limited work visa. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM processing alone takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even reviews the I-140 petition, so the path is longer but the outcome is permanent.
How long does the green card process take for a Market Development Manager?
The full process typically runs two to four years for nationals from most countries. PERM labor certification takes 6 to 18 months depending on whether DOL audits the filing. I-140 adjudication adds several months. If your priority date is current under the Visa Bulletin, adjustment of status or consular processing follows. Nationals from India and China face longer waits due to per-country backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
What should I look for in a sponsoring employer for this role?
Prioritize employers who have filed PERM before, have dedicated HR or immigration support, and are willing to confirm sponsorship in writing before you resign from your current role. Use Migrate Mate to identify Market Development Manager openings at companies with documented green card sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship begins?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days, you gain portability under AC21 rules. You can transfer to a new employer in a same or similar role without restarting the process. Before that point, changing employers typically requires the new company to file a fresh PERM, restarting the clock entirely.
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