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Business Development Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and petition USCIS on your behalf. Roles tied to strategic partnerships, market expansion, or enterprise sales have strong specialty occupation standing.
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At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
Overview
At Gallagher, we’re all about helping people and businesses thrive. As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, respect, and trust. We’re committed to your growth, offering uncapped career opportunities, excellent benefits, and a culture where your ideas matter. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, this is your chance.
How you'll make an impact
In this role, you’ll work closely with producers to identify and connect with potential clients. You’ll research prospects, follow up on sales calls, and maintain a database of leads. Your efforts will help drive interest in our services and create opportunities for new business. Whether you’re referring leads to producers or closing sales yourself, you’ll play a key role in growing our business and building strong client relationships.
About You
Required: Bachelor's degree and 1 year related experience required. Strong working knowledge of potential clients and the insurance brokerage business.
Preferred: Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM.
Behaviors: You’re a self-starter who loves building relationships and solving problems. You’re confident, ethical, and have a knack for understanding people’s needs. You’re comfortable with technology and enjoy learning new tools. If you’re motivated to succeed and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Introduction
At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
Overview
At Gallagher, we’re all about helping people and businesses thrive. As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, respect, and trust. We’re committed to your growth, offering uncapped career opportunities, excellent benefits, and a culture where your ideas matter. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, this is your chance.
How you'll make an impact
In this role, you’ll work closely with producers to identify and connect with potential clients. You’ll research prospects, follow up on sales calls, and maintain a database of leads. Your efforts will help drive interest in our services and create opportunities for new business. Whether you’re referring leads to producers or closing sales yourself, you’ll play a key role in growing our business and building strong client relationships.
About You
Required: Bachelor's degree and 1 year related experience required. Strong working knowledge of potential clients and the insurance brokerage business.
Preferred: Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM.
Behaviors: You’re a self-starter who loves building relationships and solving problems. You’re confident, ethical, and have a knack for understanding people’s needs. You’re comfortable with technology and enjoy learning new tools. If you’re motivated to succeed and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Specialist
Map your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to business development work. A marketing, international business, or economics degree strengthens your specialty occupation case more than a general studies credential does.
Verify employer LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Development Specialist roles by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have already demonstrated H-1B sponsorship willingness for this occupation code.
Target companies with dedicated HR infrastructure
Mid-size to enterprise employers with in-house immigration counsel or established HR teams process H-1B petitions faster and with fewer errors. Startups without prior sponsorship experience often stall at the LCA stage, delaying your start date.
Clarify prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer's offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Run your role against the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so wage compliance doesn't become a last-minute obstacle.
Time your application around the H-1B cap lottery
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be registered in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT with a gap between your OPT expiration and October 1, confirm your employer will support a cap-gap extension to keep you authorized.
Document client-facing and strategic responsibilities precisely
Business development roles sometimes face RFEs questioning specialty occupation status. Your job offer letter and support documents should specify partnership negotiations, market analysis, or revenue strategy duties rather than general sales or relationship management language.
H-1B Visa Business Development Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, marketing, or economics. USCIS looks at whether the duties are complex enough to require that specific theoretical knowledge. Roles focused on strategic growth, enterprise partnerships, or market expansion typically meet the standard. Generalist sales roles with no degree requirement often do not.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Business Development roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces Business Development Specialist positions filtered by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can identify employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions for this occupation. This is more reliable than asking about sponsorship during a cold outreach, since LCA records are public and updated regularly by the DOL.
Can I switch to a Business Development Specialist role on H-1B from a different job title?
Yes, but your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS if the new role represents a material change in duties, location, or wage level. You can start the new role once the amended petition is filed, not just approved, under portability rules. Confirm the SOC code for the new position aligns with your degree field before the filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates my Business Development role?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file a transfer petition. If the transfer petition is filed before the grace period ends, you're authorized to stay and work once the new employer's petition is received by USCIS. Act immediately since 60 days passes quickly during a job search.
Does my employer need to run a PERM labor market test to sponsor my H-1B as a Business Development Specialist?
No. PERM is a separate process required for certain employment-based green card categories, not for the H-1B itself. For H-1B sponsorship, your employer files an LCA with the DOL certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage standard, then submits Form I-129 to USCIS. There is no recruitment or labor market test required for H-1B petitions.