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Regional Account Executive 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 petitioning USCIS, making permanent residency the outcome rather than a temporary work authorization. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the critical first step.
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Location:
Bolingbrook, IL, US, 60440
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The Regional Account Executive drives revenue growth and strategic partnership development with major national off-premise chain accounts. This strategic sales role is responsible for achieving ambitious sales targets across multiple states while building and maintaining executive-level relationships with key chain buyers and leadership teams. The Regional Account Executive develops comprehensive account strategies that leverage market insights and supplier partnerships to maximize category performance, while coordinating with National Account personnel and Chain Specialists across multiple states who provide local tactical and administrative support.
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive sales revenue and profitability growth by achieving and exceeding assigned sales goals for major national/regional chain accounts across multiple states within assigned territory
- Develop and execute comprehensive regional sales strategies that maximize market share, distribution gains, and category growth across assigned national chain accounts
- Build and maintain strategic, executive-level relationships with national and regional chain buyers, and merchandising leadership to influence purchasing decisions
- Conduct compelling sales presentations and business reviews that demonstrate SGWS’ value proposition and secure new business opportunities
- Develop and maintain long-term strategic account plans that align with national chain objectives and drive sustainable partnership growth across multiple markets
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional collaboration with Chain Specialists across multiple states to ensure consistent execution and account service
- Lead quarterly and annual strategic business reviews with chain leadership, suppliers, and regional management to report on performance and establish future growth strategies
- Manage complex, multi-state account dynamics while ensuring alignment between regional strategies and local market execution through effective coordination with state-based teams
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree plus 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of experience in sales, sales management, category/brand management including but not limited to merchandising, product promotion, and supplier/vendor relations
Previous experience in global chain account management or brand management, or prior extensive experience with as a Supplier or with a Consumer Goods company
10 years of sales and marketing experience including sales management supervision
Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
Hold
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Outside Sales, Brand Manager, Branding, Account Executive, Sales, Marketing
Job ID: 43026
Location:
Bolingbrook, IL, US, 60440
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The Regional Account Executive drives revenue growth and strategic partnership development with major national off-premise chain accounts. This strategic sales role is responsible for achieving ambitious sales targets across multiple states while building and maintaining executive-level relationships with key chain buyers and leadership teams. The Regional Account Executive develops comprehensive account strategies that leverage market insights and supplier partnerships to maximize category performance, while coordinating with National Account personnel and Chain Specialists across multiple states who provide local tactical and administrative support.
Primary Responsibilities
- Drive sales revenue and profitability growth by achieving and exceeding assigned sales goals for major national/regional chain accounts across multiple states within assigned territory
- Develop and execute comprehensive regional sales strategies that maximize market share, distribution gains, and category growth across assigned national chain accounts
- Build and maintain strategic, executive-level relationships with national and regional chain buyers, and merchandising leadership to influence purchasing decisions
- Conduct compelling sales presentations and business reviews that demonstrate SGWS’ value proposition and secure new business opportunities
- Develop and maintain long-term strategic account plans that align with national chain objectives and drive sustainable partnership growth across multiple markets
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional collaboration with Chain Specialists across multiple states to ensure consistent execution and account service
- Lead quarterly and annual strategic business reviews with chain leadership, suppliers, and regional management to report on performance and establish future growth strategies
- Manage complex, multi-state account dynamics while ensuring alignment between regional strategies and local market execution through effective coordination with state-based teams
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree plus 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of experience in sales, sales management, category/brand management including but not limited to merchandising, product promotion, and supplier/vendor relations
Previous experience in global chain account management or brand management, or prior extensive experience with as a Supplier or with a Consumer Goods company
10 years of sales and marketing experience including sales management supervision
Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
Hold
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Outside Sales, Brand Manager, Branding, Account Executive, Sales, Marketing
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Regional Account Executive
Match your degree to the role
PERM labor certification requires your foreign degree to align with the posted job requirements. A business, marketing, or communications degree typically satisfies EB-3 skilled worker criteria for Regional Account Executive roles, but a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service strengthens your case if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
Employers sponsoring green cards through PERM must conduct a good-faith recruitment process, and E-Verify enrollment signals they already have immigration compliance infrastructure in place. Prioritize companies that have filed LCAs for sales or account management roles in the DOL system.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have actively filed green card petitions for Regional Account Executive or similar sales roles. Filtering by employers with PERM filing history saves you from pursuing companies that have never sponsored, which is the most common time wasted in this process.
Negotiate sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
EB-3 PERM processing runs 12 to 18 months before an I-140 is even filed. Clarify at the offer stage whether the employer will initiate PERM within your first year, and confirm whether they cover attorney fees, since leaving before the I-140 is approved resets your priority date.
Benchmark your salary against OFLC prevailing wage
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search before interviews to know the minimum wage floor for Regional Account Executive roles in your target city, so you can assess whether an offer is PERM-compliant.
Review the O*NET profile before PERM is drafted
Your employer's PERM job description must reflect the actual duties of the role. The O*NET occupation profile for Regional Account Executive defines the standard tasks and required knowledge areas that DOL reviewers reference, so aligning your job description language to O*NET reduces the risk of an audit or denial.
Green Card Regional Account Executive: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Account Executive role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Regional Account Executive positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the specific position requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the role demands significantly above-standard qualifications. Your employer's attorney determines which category fits the posted job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal requirement, unlike the H-1B visa which requires extensions every three years and is subject to lottery selection. EB-3 has no annual visa cap for most nationalities, though Indian and Chinese nationals face long priority date backlogs. The PERM process also takes longer upfront, typically 18 to 24 months from start to I-140 approval, so starting early matters.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Regional Account Executive?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after conducting a formal recruitment process, advertising the role and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were available. DOL then certifies the application, which authorizes the employer to file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. The entire PERM-to-I-140 sequence typically runs 18 to 24 months before you can file for adjustment of status.
How can I find Regional Account Executive jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Regional Account Executive roles where employers have a documented history of green card filings. This filters out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have never actually completed a PERM case, which is a common frustration for candidates who discover the truth only after several interview rounds.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the green card process?
Leaving before your I-140 is approved means your PERM case is abandoned and your priority date is lost, requiring a full restart with a new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the green card queue, provided your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days.