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Commercial Lead roles sit at the intersection of business development and strategic sales, making them strong candidates for H-1B specialty occupation classification. Employers in technology, consulting, and enterprise software regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this title. Your degree in business, marketing, or a related field is the foundation USCIS reviews.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people â we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
ABOUT WILD
Hi there đ We are Wild. We are on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm. Since launching in 2020, we have quickly become one of Europeâs fastest growing start-ups đ
Now we are scaling aggressively in the US, where affiliate influencer marketing will be a key growth lever in this next phase of our expansion, particularly as we continue building an efficient, performance-led creator ecosystem ahead of our retail growth. Fancy coming along for the ride? đ
JOB PURPOSE
Are you passionate, driven and creative? Are you eager to work on one of the fastest growing start-up brand in the US? We are looking for the best marketing candidate to drive the commercial strategy for the retail division, while strategically aligning with direct-to-consumer initiatives to achieve holistic business growth for the WILD business in the US.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Director to lead the WILD business in the US, including natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm.
This is a high visibility role globally and offers plenty of scope for independent brand and team stewardship, strategic leadership, and creativity. It requires a seasoned leader, innovator, with a business mind and an individual whoâs passionate about brand development.
WHAT YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE
- Full ownership of the Retail P&L, responsible for driving exponential growth whilst continually optimizing profitability.
- Responsible for driving the commercial strategy for the retail division, while strategically aligning with direct-to-consumer initiatives to achieve holistic business growth.
- Owning the planning cycle and strategic direction of the retail arm of Wild getting buy-in from the leadership team and board.
- Building high level relationships with major decision makers at all key strategic partners and supporting the controllers to build their networks and impact across key accounts.
- Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies to drive brand awareness and growth within retail.
- Utilize extensive experience to mentor and empower a young leadership team, fostering the development of company culture and driving progress towards organizational goals.
- Set targets to increase visibility of retail across the company and using KPIs to drive team performance.
- Use category data and insights to drive sell-in of Wild across existing and new partners. Always looking for data and insights that can help propel the Wild story and position us at the forefront of the global refill revolution.
- Developing our shopper marketing plan to help grow ROS and exposure across our store footprint.
- Developing a lean and entrepreneurial team ensuring Wild can deliver its growth ambitions.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
- 12+ years of Marketing experience, Foods or well-rounded CPG experience preferred
- A proven track record of brand development/innovation program leadership â both core/renovation and new products/white space development
- Leading integrated communication programs, including the development of outstanding campaign rooted in social-first capabilities
- Drive for our digital transformation to adopt AI capabilities and new agency partnership models. Natural curiosity for emerging trends and technologies a must.
- Deep experience working with traditional and digital agencies to develop world class programs
- Financial acumen to own your P&L, understand how value is created through the brand, and shape growth plans
- Passionate about developing talent and teams, while both holding the bar high for performance and creating a psychologically safe environment
- Demonstrated passion for consumers we serve. Experience developing insight through consumer intimacy and translating such into business initiatives.
- Building strong cross-functional network to deliver through an extended team â welcoming category strategy, R&D, and supply chain voices to the table for effective collaboration
- Food industry experience a plus
- Sales and/or general management experience a plus
- WILD Experience Preferred
Pay
The pay range for this position is $221,100 to $386,925. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus
This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI)
This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits
Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people â we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
ABOUT WILD
Hi there đ We are Wild. We are on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm. Since launching in 2020, we have quickly become one of Europeâs fastest growing start-ups đ
Now we are scaling aggressively in the US, where affiliate influencer marketing will be a key growth lever in this next phase of our expansion, particularly as we continue building an efficient, performance-led creator ecosystem ahead of our retail growth. Fancy coming along for the ride? đ
JOB PURPOSE
Are you passionate, driven and creative? Are you eager to work on one of the fastest growing start-up brand in the US? We are looking for the best marketing candidate to drive the commercial strategy for the retail division, while strategically aligning with direct-to-consumer initiatives to achieve holistic business growth for the WILD business in the US.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Director to lead the WILD business in the US, including natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm.
This is a high visibility role globally and offers plenty of scope for independent brand and team stewardship, strategic leadership, and creativity. It requires a seasoned leader, innovator, with a business mind and an individual whoâs passionate about brand development.
WHAT YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE
- Full ownership of the Retail P&L, responsible for driving exponential growth whilst continually optimizing profitability.
- Responsible for driving the commercial strategy for the retail division, while strategically aligning with direct-to-consumer initiatives to achieve holistic business growth.
- Owning the planning cycle and strategic direction of the retail arm of Wild getting buy-in from the leadership team and board.
- Building high level relationships with major decision makers at all key strategic partners and supporting the controllers to build their networks and impact across key accounts.
- Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies to drive brand awareness and growth within retail.
- Utilize extensive experience to mentor and empower a young leadership team, fostering the development of company culture and driving progress towards organizational goals.
- Set targets to increase visibility of retail across the company and using KPIs to drive team performance.
- Use category data and insights to drive sell-in of Wild across existing and new partners. Always looking for data and insights that can help propel the Wild story and position us at the forefront of the global refill revolution.
- Developing our shopper marketing plan to help grow ROS and exposure across our store footprint.
- Developing a lean and entrepreneurial team ensuring Wild can deliver its growth ambitions.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
- 12+ years of Marketing experience, Foods or well-rounded CPG experience preferred
- A proven track record of brand development/innovation program leadership â both core/renovation and new products/white space development
- Leading integrated communication programs, including the development of outstanding campaign rooted in social-first capabilities
- Drive for our digital transformation to adopt AI capabilities and new agency partnership models. Natural curiosity for emerging trends and technologies a must.
- Deep experience working with traditional and digital agencies to develop world class programs
- Financial acumen to own your P&L, understand how value is created through the brand, and shape growth plans
- Passionate about developing talent and teams, while both holding the bar high for performance and creating a psychologically safe environment
- Demonstrated passion for consumers we serve. Experience developing insight through consumer intimacy and translating such into business initiatives.
- Building strong cross-functional network to deliver through an extended team â welcoming category strategy, R&D, and supply chain voices to the table for effective collaboration
- Food industry experience a plus
- Sales and/or general management experience a plus
- WILD Experience Preferred
Pay
The pay range for this position is $221,100 to $386,925. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus
This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI)
This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits
Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Commercial Lead
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your bachelor's degree field and the Commercial Lead position. A degree in business administration, marketing, or economics maps cleanly. Unrelated degrees require a detailed credential evaluation explaining the connection.
Search LCA filings for commercial roles
Pull H-1B Labor Condition Application data through OFLC Wage Search using SOC codes tied to sales and commercial management. This shows which employers have actually filed for these roles, not just posted them.
Target companies with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt. A Commercial Lead role at a qualifying employer bypasses the annual H-1B lottery entirely, removing the biggest obstacle most applicants face.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Filter Commercial Lead openings by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application records confirm they've sponsored this role before, cutting out guesswork in your outreach.
Negotiate offer timing around the April filing window
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in June, your employer can't file until the following March. Factor this 10 to 16 month gap into offer negotiations and start-date conversations.
Prepare a prevailing wage defense before your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Check your wage level against OFLC Wage Search data before accepting an offer so you can flag any gap early.
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Find Commercial Lead JobsCommercial Lead H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, marketing, or economics. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the job duties, not just listed as a preference. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. Your offer letter and job description should reflect degree specificity.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Commercial Lead positions?
Technology companies, enterprise software vendors, management consulting firms, and financial services firms file the highest volume of H-1B LCAs for commercial and sales leadership roles. These employers have established HR processes for sponsorship and typically have in-house immigration counsel. You can find verified sponsors with active LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Commercial Lead role while I'm on OPT?
Yes. If you're on post-completion OPT, your employer can submit your H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization. STEM OPT holders have a longer buffer, but you still need to confirm your OPT end date against the filing timeline.
What SOC code does DOL typically use for Commercial Lead roles?
Commercial Lead positions most often fall under SOC 11-2022 (Sales Managers) or SOC 41-1012 (First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers), depending on the scope of the role. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage level USCIS and DOL apply to your LCA. Cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the best fit before your employer files.
How does changing employers affect my H-1B if I'm a Commercial Lead?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. For Commercial Lead roles, the new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start. USCIS does not require you to stop working during the transfer period, provided the petition is filed timely.
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