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Account Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, business, or a related field. Many agencies and enterprise technology firms sponsor H-1B transfers and new petitions for experienced client leadership talent. The 85,000-slot annual cap and April lottery window are the key constraints to plan around.
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Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Account Director role plays a pivotal role in guiding our strategic vision supporting Account Management within the Commercial department. Tasked with uncovering growth opportunities, managing client concerns, and leading strategic initiatives, the Account Manager is a key contributor to the Operations teams for Reactive and Recurring Maintenance and Projects.
- This role will be traveling up to 25% of the time.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with internal teams spanning Sales, Field Operations, Centralized Services, Product Management, and Implementation to ensure that projects align with client needs and expectations.
- Gain a deep understanding of client portfolios, partnering with clients to tailor growth strategies.
- Serve as the go-to contact for client communications, fostering robust relationships and exploring collaboration avenues.
- Monitor market developments, client feedback, and industry shifts to frame growth strategies that resonate with client and organizational goals.
- Lead client retention efforts by ensuring service excellence, anticipating client requirements, and delivering timely solutions.
- Document client interactions, sales endeavors, and growth metrics to inform strategic direction.
- Achieve or exceed targets related to account growth and upsell according to plan.
- Work collaboratively with clients to ensure projects stay within allocated budgets, making necessary adjustments for unforeseen costs.
- Actively solicit feedback from clients on satisfaction, areas of improvement, and any other service needs.
- Proactively monitor and report client KPI and success metrics.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3-5 years in roles related to account management, sales, or customer success.
- Additional considerations made for experience focusing on property management.
- Strong business acumen with an in-depth understanding of customer needs and pain points related to maintenance operations and project execution.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, vital for client interactions and stakeholder management that lead to deep relationships.
- Proficiency in using CRM software and business tools such as data analytics software, spreadsheets for financial tracking, project management platforms, and communication software, crucial for efficient account management.
- Financial analysis capabilities to make informed decisions based on financial data and profit margins.
- Conflict resolution expertise to address and resolve potential disputes effectively.
- Time management skills ensuring efficient handling of multiple accounts and projects.
- Stakeholder management skills to liaise effectively with a variety of customer functional departments.
- A proactive mindset to identify challenges and capitalize on opportunities, being self-motivated and driven to achieve business goals.
- Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously, effectively prioritize tasks, and drive revenue growth through robust account management and sales strategies.
- Capable of swift problem-solving, escalating issues when necessary, and ensuring client satisfaction is always at the forefront.
- Engage cohesively with diverse teams to guarantee streamlined project execution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
- Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- All the tools you'll need to be successful
Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building. Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Account Director role plays a pivotal role in guiding our strategic vision supporting Account Management within the Commercial department. Tasked with uncovering growth opportunities, managing client concerns, and leading strategic initiatives, the Account Manager is a key contributor to the Operations teams for Reactive and Recurring Maintenance and Projects.
- This role will be traveling up to 25% of the time.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with internal teams spanning Sales, Field Operations, Centralized Services, Product Management, and Implementation to ensure that projects align with client needs and expectations.
- Gain a deep understanding of client portfolios, partnering with clients to tailor growth strategies.
- Serve as the go-to contact for client communications, fostering robust relationships and exploring collaboration avenues.
- Monitor market developments, client feedback, and industry shifts to frame growth strategies that resonate with client and organizational goals.
- Lead client retention efforts by ensuring service excellence, anticipating client requirements, and delivering timely solutions.
- Document client interactions, sales endeavors, and growth metrics to inform strategic direction.
- Achieve or exceed targets related to account growth and upsell according to plan.
- Work collaboratively with clients to ensure projects stay within allocated budgets, making necessary adjustments for unforeseen costs.
- Actively solicit feedback from clients on satisfaction, areas of improvement, and any other service needs.
- Proactively monitor and report client KPI and success metrics.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3-5 years in roles related to account management, sales, or customer success.
- Additional considerations made for experience focusing on property management.
- Strong business acumen with an in-depth understanding of customer needs and pain points related to maintenance operations and project execution.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, vital for client interactions and stakeholder management that lead to deep relationships.
- Proficiency in using CRM software and business tools such as data analytics software, spreadsheets for financial tracking, project management platforms, and communication software, crucial for efficient account management.
- Financial analysis capabilities to make informed decisions based on financial data and profit margins.
- Conflict resolution expertise to address and resolve potential disputes effectively.
- Time management skills ensuring efficient handling of multiple accounts and projects.
- Stakeholder management skills to liaise effectively with a variety of customer functional departments.
- A proactive mindset to identify challenges and capitalize on opportunities, being self-motivated and driven to achieve business goals.
- Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously, effectively prioritize tasks, and drive revenue growth through robust account management and sales strategies.
- Capable of swift problem-solving, escalating issues when necessary, and ensuring client satisfaction is always at the forefront.
- Engage cohesively with diverse teams to guarantee streamlined project execution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
- Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- All the tools you'll need to be successful
Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building. Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Account Director
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Account Director position. A degree in marketing, communications, or business administration is the cleanest fit. Unrelated degrees need a detailed employer justification letter explaining the specialty occupation connection.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government entities are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Account Director roles exist at these organizations, and a cap-exempt petition can be filed any time of year without waiting for the April registration window.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Account Director openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This cuts out employers who list sponsorship as negotiable but have no actual filing record with DOL.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's H-1B petition requires a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III rate for Account Directors in your target metro before your offer conversation.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing. For Account Director hires, employers often approve it to secure client-facing leadership quickly. Ask whether the employer will include it in the petition rather than waiting until after filing.
Extend your status through an H-1B transfer
If you're already on H-1B status with another employer, portability under AC21 lets you start the new Account Director role once your new employer files the transfer petition, without waiting for approval. Your 60-day grace period also applies if your current role ends before the transfer is filed.
H-1B Visa Account Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Account Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Account Director qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as marketing, business administration, or communications. The key is the job description: duties focused on strategic client management, revenue accountability, and cross-functional leadership support the specialty occupation argument far more than generalist account coordination tasks. USCIS reviews job duties on a case-by-case basis.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Account Directors?
Enterprise software companies, management consulting firms, global advertising and media agencies, and healthcare technology companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for client-facing leadership roles. You can identify employers with documented H-1B filing history for Account Director and related SOC codes through Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting an Account Director job?
For cap-subject petitions, USCIS opens registration in March, selects registrants in a lottery, and approved petitions can start October 1 of that year. If you're not selected, you can't start on H-1B status until the following fiscal year at the earliest. This means lining up an offer before March registration is critical, and targeting cap-exempt employers is a practical alternative if your timeline can't accommodate a full year wait.
Can I switch employers mid-petition as an Account Director?
Yes. If you're already on H-1B status, you can change employers using an H-1B transfer. Under AC21 portability, you can begin the new Account Director role as soon as the new employer files the transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. This applies even mid-fiscal year with no lottery requirement.
What should I know about prevailing wage requirements for Account Director roles?
DOL requires your employer to pay at or above the prevailing wage for the Account Director SOC code in your specific work location, not a national average. Senior or strategic roles often fall under Level III or Level IV wage tiers. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, which helps confirm that the employer's compensation is compliant and reduces the risk of an LCA-related USCIS issue later.