H-1B Visa Area Sales Manager Jobs
Area Sales Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Many mid-size and enterprise employers file LCAs for these roles. Sponsored positions typically require prior sales leadership experience, territory management, and a track record of hitting revenue targets.
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We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Job Summary:
Responsible for the development of independent account business, with emphasis on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also support customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Job Responsibilities:
- Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; samples products with existing and potential customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; plans sales approach with individual customers; and conducts effective sales presentations.
- Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
- Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization; other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries, etc. Performs initial follow-up work with customer ensuring delivery and product satisfaction.
- Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service by working closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems. May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.
- Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts.
- Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and follows up on any problems.
- Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly on market driven / commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
Valid Drivers License
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Job Description:
We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Job Summary:
Responsible for the development of independent account business, with emphasis on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also support customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Job Responsibilities:
- Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; samples products with existing and potential customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; plans sales approach with individual customers; and conducts effective sales presentations.
- Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.
- Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization; other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries, etc. Performs initial follow-up work with customer ensuring delivery and product satisfaction.
- Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service by working closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems. May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.
- Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts.
- Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and follows up on any problems.
- Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly on market driven / commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
Valid Drivers License
Company description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Area Sales Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to sales management duties. A business, marketing, or management degree strengthens your case. A general arts degree may trigger an RFE, so document how your coursework maps to the role's core functions.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Area Sales Managers fall under SOC code 11-2022. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed LCAs for this exact code in your target region, so you're pursuing companies with proven H-1B filing history for this role.
Target employers with field sales infrastructure
Companies managing large regional territories, distributor networks, or channel partners file more H-1B petitions for sales manager roles than small teams do. Prioritize employers whose org structure requires dedicated territory management, not generalist sales staff.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring employers
Filter Area Sales Manager listings by H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have already sponsored this specific role type, cutting out companies that list sponsorship as possible but rarely follow through.
Negotiate offer timing around the cap deadline
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by early April for an October 1 start. If your offer comes in late spring, you'll wait until the next fiscal year lottery. Confirm your start date and your employer's filing timeline before accepting any offer.
Confirm the employer will pay prevailing wage at your level
DOL prevailing wage for Area Sales Manager roles varies significantly by metro area and experience tier. Before your offer is finalized, cross-check the wage level in your offer against the OFLC Wage Search to make sure the LCA will clear certification.
H-1B Visa Area Sales Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Area Sales Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the qualification isn't automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If the job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue an RFE. Roles requiring a business, marketing, or management degree and involving complex strategic duties have a stronger case than general sales coordinator positions.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Area Sales Manager positions?
Employers with large regional sales forces, multi-state territories, or channel partner networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. This includes enterprise software companies, medical device manufacturers, logistics firms, and consumer goods companies with national distribution. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Area Sales Manager roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry.
How does commission-based pay affect the H-1B prevailing wage requirement for sales managers?
DOL requires that the base salary alone meets the prevailing wage for the LCA-certified location. Commission, bonuses, and variable pay do not count toward the wage floor. If a company structures your compensation as a low base plus heavy commission, the base must still clear the prevailing wage threshold. Verify the wage level against the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I take a different Area Sales Manager role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 for the new role. If the new position is in a different metro area, the wage floor may also change.
Does managing a remote sales team across multiple states create any H-1B complications?
Yes. If you'll be working from locations not listed on the certified LCA, your employer may need to file amended petitions or additional LCAs covering those work sites. USCIS and DOL have issued guidance on worksite requirements for roles with significant travel or multi-state territory responsibilities. Your employer's immigration counsel should confirm whether your territory structure requires LCA amendments before you begin.