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H-1B visa jobs for District Managers exist at multi-unit retail, restaurant, and logistics companies that structure the role around degree-level operations, analytics, and P&L responsibilities. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA for each worksite region before petitioning USCIS, and H-1B status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This role is field-based, and candidates should live within a reasonable distance from the primary city. Talent will be hired at a level commensurate with experience.
This geography covers the areas surrounding: Newark, Edison, Trenton, Toms River, NJ.
Coordinate commercial activity within in-field teams to ensure targets are reached for increasing sales within an assigned geography. Create, implement, and communicate District Sales Plan and monitor progress.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate in-field activity to achieve results and agreed-upon targets. Maximize market, segment, and team dynamics to drive both top- and bottom-line results.
- Ensure smooth, collaborative efforts in both day to day and long term business execution. Set tone and pace for business process and organization.
- Understand and present a market and franchise/business point of view when leading teams and championing in-field meeting by developing a mastery of product and disease state information, as well as pertinent Market dynamics, including Managed Care landscape.
- Coach, mentor, educate and develop direct and indirect team members to enhance individual skills and elevate overall team performance. Hold direct reports accountable to behaviors and expectations.
- Provide direction and insights to key internal partners in business planning process. Consistently exemplify the AbbVie Ways of Working.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business-related field preferred or relevant and equivalent industry experience required.
- Business analysis and planning skills that drive sales performance.
- Proven District Manager leadership to include: In good standing with safety and compliance standards. Minimum four years pharmaceutical sales management experience (external management experience can be considered). Is currently meeting performance expectations. Is living the AbbVie Way and effectively demonstrating the Leadership Attributes.
- Excellent judgment and decision making skills. Ability to articulate the scientific aspects of treatments and therapeutic areas.
- Proven ability to deliver candid, effective feedback and efficiently manage performance. Ability to develop talent for promotional opportunities.
- Ability to create a culture of winning and full team engagement.
- An essential requirement of your position is to satisfy all applicable health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to gain and maintain entry into facilities and organizations that are in your assigned territory. You must also be in good standing and/or eligible to obtain these credentials.
- These HCIR credentialing requirements may include, but are not limited to, background checks, drug screens, proof of immunization/vaccination for various diseases, fingerprinting and specific licenses required by individual state or cities. Please remember that you are solely responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all HCIR credentialing requirements and for any associated liability for failing to do so. AbbVie has resources to answer questions you may have regarding your responsibilities.
- Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment.
- Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
This role is field-based, and candidates should live within a reasonable distance from the primary city. Talent will be hired at a level commensurate with experience.
This geography covers the areas surrounding: Newark, Edison, Trenton, Toms River, NJ.
Coordinate commercial activity within in-field teams to ensure targets are reached for increasing sales within an assigned geography. Create, implement, and communicate District Sales Plan and monitor progress.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate in-field activity to achieve results and agreed-upon targets. Maximize market, segment, and team dynamics to drive both top- and bottom-line results.
- Ensure smooth, collaborative efforts in both day to day and long term business execution. Set tone and pace for business process and organization.
- Understand and present a market and franchise/business point of view when leading teams and championing in-field meeting by developing a mastery of product and disease state information, as well as pertinent Market dynamics, including Managed Care landscape.
- Coach, mentor, educate and develop direct and indirect team members to enhance individual skills and elevate overall team performance. Hold direct reports accountable to behaviors and expectations.
- Provide direction and insights to key internal partners in business planning process. Consistently exemplify the AbbVie Ways of Working.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health, sciences, pharmacy or business-related field preferred or relevant and equivalent industry experience required.
- Business analysis and planning skills that drive sales performance.
- Proven District Manager leadership to include: In good standing with safety and compliance standards. Minimum four years pharmaceutical sales management experience (external management experience can be considered). Is currently meeting performance expectations. Is living the AbbVie Way and effectively demonstrating the Leadership Attributes.
- Excellent judgment and decision making skills. Ability to articulate the scientific aspects of treatments and therapeutic areas.
- Proven ability to deliver candid, effective feedback and efficiently manage performance. Ability to develop talent for promotional opportunities.
- Ability to create a culture of winning and full team engagement.
- An essential requirement of your position is to satisfy all applicable health care industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to gain and maintain entry into facilities and organizations that are in your assigned territory. You must also be in good standing and/or eligible to obtain these credentials.
- These HCIR credentialing requirements may include, but are not limited to, background checks, drug screens, proof of immunization/vaccination for various diseases, fingerprinting and specific licenses required by individual state or cities. Please remember that you are solely responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all HCIR credentialing requirements and for any associated liability for failing to do so. AbbVie has resources to answer questions you may have regarding your responsibilities.
- Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment.
- Valid driver’s license: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test and meet safe driving requirements.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a District Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
District Manager roles don't automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Build your resume and cover letter to highlight degree-level duties: financial analysis, supply chain optimization, or workforce planning. Employers need that framing to support the USCIS specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
Look up prevailing wages before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for each district you oversee. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels by location before negotiations start, so you aren't surprised by LCA-driven salary floors after a verbal offer is on the table.
Target companies with multi-state operational structures
Retailers, quick-service restaurant chains, and logistics operators with regional headquarters are more likely to have established H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. Each worksite region in your district requires its own certified LCA, so experienced sponsors already understand that multi-location filing burden.
Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for District Manager and related operations roles. That history shows the employer has navigated the multi-site LCA process before, which significantly reduces your risk of a sponsorship commitment falling through.
Clarify worksite coverage during the offer stage
Ask your prospective employer exactly which locations fall within your district before the LCA is filed. If your territory expands after certification, each new worksite requires a separate LCA. Catching territorial ambiguity early prevents compliance gaps that could affect your status.
File before your current status expires, not after
If you're transitioning from another visa category or renewing H-1B status, your employer must file the I-129 petition with USCIS before your authorized period ends. H-1B status lasts up to three years per approval, with a six-year maximum, so proactive filing timelines matter.
H-1B Visa District Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a District Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A District Manager role qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer can demonstrate it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as business administration, operations management, or supply chain. Generic management duties without a degree requirement won't satisfy USCIS. Sponsoring employers typically document the analytical, financial, and strategic functions that elevate the position to degree-level work.
How many LCAs does my employer need to file if I manage multiple locations?
Each worksite location that falls outside the metropolitan statistical area of the primary worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. If you oversee stores or facilities across multiple cities, your employer must file and certify a separate LCA for each distinct worksite area. This is a common compliance requirement that experienced H-1B sponsors plan for before making a job offer.
What type of employer is most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for District Managers?
Multi-unit operators with regional management layers, including national retail chains, quick-service restaurant companies, logistics providers, and consumer goods distributors, are the most active sponsors for District Manager roles. These companies already have HR and legal infrastructure for multi-site LCA filings. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for operations roles on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new District Manager employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an I-129 transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for final approval, as long as your previous H-1B was lawfully approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer still needs to certify a fresh LCA covering your district's worksites before filing.
How long does H-1B status last for a District Manager position?
H-1B status is approved for up to three years per petition and can be extended for a maximum of six years total. After six years, further extensions are only available if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that has been on file for at least 365 days. Your employer must file each extension petition with USCIS before your current authorized period expires.