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Advertising Sales Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Media companies, ad tech platforms, and digital publishers file H-1B petitions for these roles, though LCA prevailing wage requirements and the annual lottery make employer selection critical.
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The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We are building a new category of local revenue generation and are hiring Local Market Builders to help scale Axios Local across key markets. This is not a traditional Account Executive role. This is a foundational, in-market revenue leader responsible for building Axios’ local advertising business from the ground up.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Why it matters: The Local Market Builder is the face of Axios in their city or region — responsible for developing deep relationships with local business leaders and converting those relationships into long-term advertising partnerships. This role is critical to unlocking hyperlocal revenue and proving a scalable model for Axios Local expansion.
Go deeper: Local Market Builders are highly entrepreneurial sellers focused on building a book of business through their existing network and local market presence. In this role, you will:
- Build and own a book of business from day one, leveraging existing relationships with local decision-makers
- Prospect, pitch, and close new local advertisers (restaurants, healthcare systems, law firms, real estate, financial services, dealerships, and more)
- Develop repeatable revenue streams through renewals and long-term partnerships
- Serve as the Axios brand ambassador in-market, attending events, building community presence, and collaborating with editorial teams
- Create and manage a high-volume pipeline of deals (typical deal size: $5K–$15K)
- Operate with a founder mindset — owning outcomes, testing approaches, and building momentum in-market
Yes, but: This is not a traditional AE role with inbound leads or established accounts.
- No house accounts or inherited book — you are expected to bring and build your own
- Heavy reliance on your existing network to accelerate early revenue
- In-market presence is essential — this is a relationship-driven role
- Higher deal volume, shorter cycles, and community-based selling
- Success is driven by reputation, trust, and consistency, not just pipeline coverage
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody a collaborative spirit, revenue mindset, and passion for the Axios mission. This position requires the following:
- 5–8+ years in sales, digital media, advertising, or related field
- Be deeply connected in your market and know how to turn relationships into revenue.
- Proven ability to build and monetize a book of business
- Demonstrated success in closing new business and generating revenue from personal network
- Strong relationships with local advertisers, agencies, or business leaders in your market
Core Traits
- Entrepreneurial and self-starting — comfortable building from zero
- Highly networked in your local market
- Strong hunter mentality with a bias toward action
- Comfortable with ambiguity and longer ramp periods
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Deep curiosity about local businesses and community dynamics
What Success Looks Like
- Rapid activation of your existing network into revenue-generating clients
- Consistent pipeline of new local advertisers
- Strong renewal rates and repeat business
- Established presence as a trusted partner in your market
This role is designed for highly motivated, network-driven sellers who want significant upside tied to performance.
- Competitive base salary + strong variable commission structure
- Uncapped earnings potential tied to revenue generation
- Early ramp support (non-recoverable draw)
- Additional incentives for new logo acquisition and early market traction
This remote position offers a $60,000 annual base salary plus an uncapped commission structure with on-target earnings (OTE) up to $150,000+ designed to reward performance and significant upside potential for top performers. We will also provide a guaranteed additional $5,000 per month for the first 4 months of employment.
Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows.
WHAT AXIOS BRINGS TO THE TABLE BESIDES SALARY
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks, depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- One mental health day per quarter
- Annual learning and development stipend
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services through Headspace
- OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
- Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
- Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
- Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- A strong and positive work environment
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
INTRODUCTION
The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We are building a new category of local revenue generation and are hiring Local Market Builders to help scale Axios Local across key markets. This is not a traditional Account Executive role. This is a foundational, in-market revenue leader responsible for building Axios’ local advertising business from the ground up.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Why it matters: The Local Market Builder is the face of Axios in their city or region — responsible for developing deep relationships with local business leaders and converting those relationships into long-term advertising partnerships. This role is critical to unlocking hyperlocal revenue and proving a scalable model for Axios Local expansion.
Go deeper: Local Market Builders are highly entrepreneurial sellers focused on building a book of business through their existing network and local market presence. In this role, you will:
- Build and own a book of business from day one, leveraging existing relationships with local decision-makers
- Prospect, pitch, and close new local advertisers (restaurants, healthcare systems, law firms, real estate, financial services, dealerships, and more)
- Develop repeatable revenue streams through renewals and long-term partnerships
- Serve as the Axios brand ambassador in-market, attending events, building community presence, and collaborating with editorial teams
- Create and manage a high-volume pipeline of deals (typical deal size: $5K–$15K)
- Operate with a founder mindset — owning outcomes, testing approaches, and building momentum in-market
Yes, but: This is not a traditional AE role with inbound leads or established accounts.
- No house accounts or inherited book — you are expected to bring and build your own
- Heavy reliance on your existing network to accelerate early revenue
- In-market presence is essential — this is a relationship-driven role
- Higher deal volume, shorter cycles, and community-based selling
- Success is driven by reputation, trust, and consistency, not just pipeline coverage
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody a collaborative spirit, revenue mindset, and passion for the Axios mission. This position requires the following:
- 5–8+ years in sales, digital media, advertising, or related field
- Be deeply connected in your market and know how to turn relationships into revenue.
- Proven ability to build and monetize a book of business
- Demonstrated success in closing new business and generating revenue from personal network
- Strong relationships with local advertisers, agencies, or business leaders in your market
Core Traits
- Entrepreneurial and self-starting — comfortable building from zero
- Highly networked in your local market
- Strong hunter mentality with a bias toward action
- Comfortable with ambiguity and longer ramp periods
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Deep curiosity about local businesses and community dynamics
What Success Looks Like
- Rapid activation of your existing network into revenue-generating clients
- Consistent pipeline of new local advertisers
- Strong renewal rates and repeat business
- Established presence as a trusted partner in your market
This role is designed for highly motivated, network-driven sellers who want significant upside tied to performance.
- Competitive base salary + strong variable commission structure
- Uncapped earnings potential tied to revenue generation
- Early ramp support (non-recoverable draw)
- Additional incentives for new logo acquisition and early market traction
This remote position offers a $60,000 annual base salary plus an uncapped commission structure with on-target earnings (OTE) up to $150,000+ designed to reward performance and significant upside potential for top performers. We will also provide a guaranteed additional $5,000 per month for the first 4 months of employment.
Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows.
WHAT AXIOS BRINGS TO THE TABLE BESIDES SALARY
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks, depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- One mental health day per quarter
- Annual learning and development stipend
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services through Headspace
- OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
- Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
- Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
- Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- A strong and positive work environment
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Advertising Sales Manager
Map your degree to specialty occupation criteria
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the Advertising Sales Manager role. A marketing or business degree is cleanest. If yours is in communications or a adjacent field, document how your coursework maps to the job duties before applications go out.
Target ad tech and programmatic media employers
Digital advertising platforms, programmatic networks, and large media conglomerates file H-1B petitions far more consistently than local TV stations or print outlets. Use Migrate Mate to filter Advertising Sales Manager openings by verified LCA filing history.
Benchmark your offered salary against OFLC prevailing wages
Your employer's LCA must certify pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Advertising Sales Managers in the specific metro. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-2011 before your offer negotiation so you know the floor.
Ask employers about cap-exempt H-1B filing options
Universities, nonprofits, and certain research organizations are cap-exempt, letting your employer file outside the April lottery window. Some media and ad industry nonprofits qualify. Confirm cap-exempt status directly with the employer's immigration counsel before assuming lottery timing applies.
File I-129 with premium processing if start date is critical
Advertising sales teams often have revenue-tied start dates tied to upfronts or Q4 cycles. USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days, protecting your onboarding timeline when the employer needs you in seat before a sales cycle launches.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If your current H-1B employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor and file an H-1B transfer. Keep your recent LCA and I-797 approval notices accessible so a new Advertising Sales Manager employer can file the transfer petition quickly.
H-1B Visa Advertising Sales Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Advertising Sales Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as marketing, business, or advertising. USCIS scrutinizes sales roles more closely than engineering or tech positions, so the job description must specify degree requirements rather than treating the degree as a preference. Employers with a pattern of filing for this SOC code are generally better prepared to document specialty occupation status.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Advertising Sales Managers?
Digital advertising platforms, large media companies, programmatic ad networks, and marketing technology firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Traditional broadcast and print employers sponsor far less frequently. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for Advertising Sales Manager titles, so you can focus your search on companies that have already sponsored the role.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Advertising Sales Manager offers?
Your employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application that your salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for Advertising Sales Managers in the specific metropolitan area where you'll work. Wage levels are tiered by experience, with Level I being entry and Level IV being senior. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Advertising Sales Manager employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition with a fresh LCA. You can begin in the new role as soon as USCIS receives the petition, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status.
Does the O*NET classification for Advertising Sales Manager support H-1B specialty occupation arguments?
O*NET classifies Advertising Sales Agents under SOC 41-3011 as a Job Zone 3 occupation, which typically requires some post-secondary education but does not mandate a four-year degree by default. Employers filing for managerial-level roles often cite internal job requirements and industry norms to support specialty occupation status. An immigration attorney can help structure the petition evidence when the O*NET baseline is not definitively degree-requiring.