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Commercial Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business, international trade, marketing, or a related field. Many employers in manufacturing, logistics, and financial services sponsor H-1B petitions for this occupation, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Sunoco LP is the largest fuel distributor in the United States and a leader in the energy industry operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals, complementing fuel distribution. At Sunoco, we wholeheartedly believe our employees are the drivers of success. The talented and driven individuals on our team are what separate us from any other company in the industry, enabling us to outpace competition, rapidly expand into new ventures, and achieve growth surpassing the S&P 500.
Our model thrives on finding talented, driven individuals and developing them to be the next generation of leadership. In the Specialist – Commercial Ops role, you will have an opportunity to join a growing team allowing you to learn Sunoco’s business model, make fundamental impacts to the company’s profitability, and accelerate your career within the organization.
Summary
The group provides exposure to the various functions within the Commercial Delivered Channel of Sales, offering an opportunity to learn Sunoco’s business model and prepare for a successful career in the broader organization. The functions include Supply Procurement & Analytics, Business Systems, Dispatch Sourcing, and Contracts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Contracts
- Prospect government/privates leads on local, state, and national levels
- Review contractual language to determine eligibility, pricing structure, and commitments
- Formulate bid proposal and operational plan through collaboration across the organization
- Communicate to support groups their responsibilities and be the primary point of contact of the entity
- Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, issues, or requests for pickup and delivery
- Analyze contract performance and maintain hedge-trading book
- Customer onboarding through internal systems and order management
Supply Procurement & Analytics
- Establish and maintain supply relationships to support fuel needs with both internal and external resources
- Analyze and define market trends for decision-making on buying/selling opportunities
- Generate and expedite purchase order agreements to meet internal expectations for profitability and timing
- Interface with all departments to resolve problems related to order fulfillment and bill of product on both customer and vendor base
- Utilize business understanding to leverage advantageous supply sourcing to maximize arbitrage opportunities
Business Systems
- Implement process improvements towards fully integrated business systems
- Ensure records are accurate and consistent across various internal systems for timely billing and account reconciliation
- Collecting incoming statements of product delivery and vendor invoices to match internal transactions of customer, supplier, and product
- Manage internal transactions for accuracy with financial reporting
- Investigate discrepancies and correspond with internal/external groups to achieve resolution and data accuracy
Dispatch Sourcing
- Schedule and dispatch transportation for pickup and delivery of fuel products
- Negotiate freight with 100 common carriers’ fleets across the US and work with sales and supply to facilitate orders for customer base
- Coordinate work orders with carriers for appropriate delivery of product at ship-to location to meet customer requests and specifications
- Oversee orders to completion with the focus on efficient timing and maximizing profitability in sourcing
- Spearhead new relationships with carriers in growing territories
- Work with internal delivered groups on carrier loading issues for resolution
- Collaborate with contracts and supply to provide optimized freight rates to be leveraged on new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills in fast paced environment
- Ability to manage customer issues with minimal supervision.
- Strong work ethic, initiative, and sense of urgency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Professional, personable, and relationship-oriented.
- Adaptable in a fast-paced, changing business environment.
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- Associate Specialist requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of relevant job experience.
- Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
- Senior Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
- Lead Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
Working Conditions:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Specialist – Commercial Ops
Sunoco LP is the largest fuel distributor in the United States and a leader in the energy industry operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals, complementing fuel distribution. At Sunoco, we wholeheartedly believe our employees are the drivers of success. The talented and driven individuals on our team are what separate us from any other company in the industry, enabling us to outpace competition, rapidly expand into new ventures, and achieve growth surpassing the S&P 500.
Our model thrives on finding talented, driven individuals and developing them to be the next generation of leadership. In the Specialist – Commercial Ops role, you will have an opportunity to join a growing team allowing you to learn Sunoco’s business model, make fundamental impacts to the company’s profitability, and accelerate your career within the organization.
Summary
The group provides exposure to the various functions within the Commercial Delivered Channel of Sales, offering an opportunity to learn Sunoco’s business model and prepare for a successful career in the broader organization. The functions include Supply Procurement & Analytics, Business Systems, Dispatch Sourcing, and Contracts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Contracts
- Prospect government/privates leads on local, state, and national levels
- Review contractual language to determine eligibility, pricing structure, and commitments
- Formulate bid proposal and operational plan through collaboration across the organization
- Communicate to support groups their responsibilities and be the primary point of contact of the entity
- Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, issues, or requests for pickup and delivery
- Analyze contract performance and maintain hedge-trading book
- Customer onboarding through internal systems and order management
Supply Procurement & Analytics
- Establish and maintain supply relationships to support fuel needs with both internal and external resources
- Analyze and define market trends for decision-making on buying/selling opportunities
- Generate and expedite purchase order agreements to meet internal expectations for profitability and timing
- Interface with all departments to resolve problems related to order fulfillment and bill of product on both customer and vendor base
- Utilize business understanding to leverage advantageous supply sourcing to maximize arbitrage opportunities
Business Systems
- Implement process improvements towards fully integrated business systems
- Ensure records are accurate and consistent across various internal systems for timely billing and account reconciliation
- Collecting incoming statements of product delivery and vendor invoices to match internal transactions of customer, supplier, and product
- Manage internal transactions for accuracy with financial reporting
- Investigate discrepancies and correspond with internal/external groups to achieve resolution and data accuracy
Dispatch Sourcing
- Schedule and dispatch transportation for pickup and delivery of fuel products
- Negotiate freight with 100 common carriers’ fleets across the US and work with sales and supply to facilitate orders for customer base
- Coordinate work orders with carriers for appropriate delivery of product at ship-to location to meet customer requests and specifications
- Oversee orders to completion with the focus on efficient timing and maximizing profitability in sourcing
- Spearhead new relationships with carriers in growing territories
- Work with internal delivered groups on carrier loading issues for resolution
- Collaborate with contracts and supply to provide optimized freight rates to be leveraged on new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills in fast paced environment
- Ability to manage customer issues with minimal supervision.
- Strong work ethic, initiative, and sense of urgency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Professional, personable, and relationship-oriented.
- Adaptable in a fast-paced, changing business environment.
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- Associate Specialist requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of relevant job experience.
- Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
- Senior Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
- Lead Specialist level requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
Working Conditions:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Commercial Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Commercial Specialist duties. A business or international trade degree supports the specialty occupation argument more cleanly than an unrelated major, which can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for commercial or trade specialist roles. Repeated LCA filings signal an established H-1B process, not a one-off sponsorship that may stall mid-hire.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Pull your shortlist from Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for Commercial Specialist and related roles. Targeting companies that have sponsored before cuts the time you spend on employers who decline at the offer stage.
Confirm the job description supports specialty occupation
Before accepting an offer, review the job posting language with the sponsoring employer. Vague descriptions listing a degree as 'preferred' rather than 'required' weaken the specialty occupation case USCIS evaluates during I-129 adjudication.
Check the prevailing wage before your offer letter
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search to see the DOL wage level your employer must certify. If the offer falls below Level I for your metro area, the LCA won't pass DOL review.
Time your start date around the October 1 cap window
H-1B cap petitions filed in April become effective October 1. If you receive an offer in late summer, negotiate a start date that aligns with that window rather than pushing for an earlier date that requires a cap-exempt employer or a different visa category.
H-1B Visa Commercial Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, international trade, economics, or marketing. Generic commercial roles where any degree suffices face higher RFE risk. The stronger the match between your degree field and the role's core duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Commercial Specialist positions?
Manufacturing exporters, freight and logistics firms, multinational financial services companies, and technology hardware distributors file LCAs for Commercial Specialist roles with regularity. These employers handle cross-border transactions, trade compliance, or import-export operations that require specialized business knowledge, making the specialty occupation threshold easier to satisfy. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which sectors are actively filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses the commercial contract I was hired to support?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer, not the specific contract or client engagement. If the role continues within the same company, your status is unaffected. If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition, or depart the country. USCIS does not extend this grace period for contract-dependent roles.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B if they're a small business without a dedicated HR or immigration team?
Yes. Small employers can sponsor H-1B petitions without an internal immigration team by working with an immigration attorney or a filing service. USCIS does not require the employer to have prior sponsorship experience. What matters is the employer's ability to pay the prevailing wage, a legitimate employment relationship, and a role that meets the specialty occupation definition.
How do I identify the correct SOC code for a Commercial Specialist role before the LCA is filed?
The DOL assigns a Standard Occupational Classification code to each LCA, which drives the prevailing wage level your employer certifies. Review the O*NET occupation profile for titles like Sales Representative or Purchasing Agent to find the closest match to your actual duties. Misaligned SOC codes can result in underpaid wage certifications or RFEs during I-129 review, so confirming this with your employer before the LCA is submitted matters.