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Education roles in teaching, curriculum development, research, and academic administration qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Universities, K-12 districts, and ed-tech companies all file H-1B petitions, but cap-exempt institutions give you a faster path with no lottery.
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Our sales team is committed to customer centricity by focusing on understanding and meeting the unique needs and aspirations of each customer. We prioritize delivering exceptional value through tailored solutions and strategic partnerships. As an Enterprise Sales Manager leading our State, Local & Education (SLED) business, you will lead and implement initiatives to energize business growth and scale our sales program. You’ll work closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to identify and overcome technical, educational, and competitive challenges, thereby driving successful, long-term growth and customer satisfaction.
This role can either be fully remote depending on which US state you live in, or based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. If based in-office, the standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.
What you’ll achieve
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Build & Scale SLED Revenue: Lead, coach, and grow a remote team of Account Executives to drive net new logo acquisition and strategic expansion within core SLED accounts.
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Shape the SLED GTM Motion: Drive our GTM playbook for Asana Gov Sales in the SLED segment, collaborating with the Asana Gov GM and revenue leadership to build scalable playbooks across direct and partner channels.
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Drive Strategic Deals: Engage in complex, multi-threaded enterprise opportunities and navigate procurement vehicles, contracting pathways, and compliance frameworks.
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Influence Product & Strategy: Provide structured field feedback into the Asana Gov and Asana AI roadmap, prioritizing features critical to SLED adoption.
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Develop World-Class Talent: Coach sellers on enterprise qualification (MEDDPICC) and account planning while building a culture of performance and ownership.
ABOUT YOU
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8-12+ years of experience leading higher education or public sector enterprise sales teams in SaaS or cloud platforms.
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Proven track record of scaling vertical GTM strategies and driving high-performing teams from early traction to repeatable growth.
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Deep familiarity with public procurement pathways, including Prime/sub models, contracting vehicles, and SI partnerships.
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Strong existing executive-level relationships across higher education and state and local agencies.
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Passion for coaching high-performing enterprise sellers and fostering a mission-aligned team culture.
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Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.
At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you’re interested in this role and don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What we’ll offer
Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.
For this role, the On-Target Earnings (OTE) range is $334,000 - $370,000. The total OTE includes a base salary range of $167,000 - $185,500 and performance-based sales incentive pay (based on the terms of the Sales Incentive Plan). These ranges are a guideline; actual base salary and OTE may vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process, and the ranges for this role may be modified.
In addition, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.
We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:
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Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
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Career coaching & support
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Inclusive family building benefits
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Long-term savings or retirement plans
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In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences
LI-Hybrid #LI-BM
About us
Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.
INTRODUCTION
Our sales team is committed to customer centricity by focusing on understanding and meeting the unique needs and aspirations of each customer. We prioritize delivering exceptional value through tailored solutions and strategic partnerships. As an Enterprise Sales Manager leading our State, Local & Education (SLED) business, you will lead and implement initiatives to energize business growth and scale our sales program. You’ll work closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to identify and overcome technical, educational, and competitive challenges, thereby driving successful, long-term growth and customer satisfaction.
This role can either be fully remote depending on which US state you live in, or based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. If based in-office, the standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.
What you’ll achieve
-
Build & Scale SLED Revenue: Lead, coach, and grow a remote team of Account Executives to drive net new logo acquisition and strategic expansion within core SLED accounts.
-
Shape the SLED GTM Motion: Drive our GTM playbook for Asana Gov Sales in the SLED segment, collaborating with the Asana Gov GM and revenue leadership to build scalable playbooks across direct and partner channels.
-
Drive Strategic Deals: Engage in complex, multi-threaded enterprise opportunities and navigate procurement vehicles, contracting pathways, and compliance frameworks.
-
Influence Product & Strategy: Provide structured field feedback into the Asana Gov and Asana AI roadmap, prioritizing features critical to SLED adoption.
-
Develop World-Class Talent: Coach sellers on enterprise qualification (MEDDPICC) and account planning while building a culture of performance and ownership.
ABOUT YOU
-
8-12+ years of experience leading higher education or public sector enterprise sales teams in SaaS or cloud platforms.
-
Proven track record of scaling vertical GTM strategies and driving high-performing teams from early traction to repeatable growth.
-
Deep familiarity with public procurement pathways, including Prime/sub models, contracting vehicles, and SI partnerships.
-
Strong existing executive-level relationships across higher education and state and local agencies.
-
Passion for coaching high-performing enterprise sellers and fostering a mission-aligned team culture.
-
Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.
At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you’re interested in this role and don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
What we’ll offer
Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.
For this role, the On-Target Earnings (OTE) range is $334,000 - $370,000. The total OTE includes a base salary range of $167,000 - $185,500 and performance-based sales incentive pay (based on the terms of the Sales Incentive Plan). These ranges are a guideline; actual base salary and OTE may vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process, and the ranges for this role may be modified.
In addition, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.
We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:
-
Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
-
Career coaching & support
-
Inclusive family building benefits
-
Long-term savings or retirement plans
-
In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences
LI-Hybrid #LI-BM
About us
Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Education
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated colleges are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Prioritizing these employers means you can start any time of year, not just during the April filing window.
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes Education petitions closely because many teaching roles accept any bachelor's degree. Confirm your degree is in the specific subject area you'll teach or administer, not just a general education credential.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, and underpaying is a common cause of audit issues in Education.
Use Migrate Mate to find Education employers with H-1B filing history
Filter by Education roles on Migrate Mate to see which school districts, universities, and ed-tech companies have actively filed H-1B petitions. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting employers unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your teaching degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying. Many Education employers and state licensing boards require this before they'll initiate an H-1B petition.
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Find Education JobsEducation H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Education jobs qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Most professional Education roles qualify, but the bar varies by position. Postsecondary instructors, curriculum specialists, and educational researchers typically qualify because they require a degree in a directly related field. K-12 teaching roles can be more complicated since many states allow alternative certification pathways. USCIS looks at whether a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is a standard industry requirement for the role.
Which types of Education employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Colleges and universities are the most active H-1B sponsors in Education because many are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Private K-12 schools, nonprofit ed-tech companies, and curriculum publishers also sponsor regularly. Public school districts sponsor less frequently due to budget constraints and HR capacity, though it does happen. Browse Education roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have verified H-1B filing history.
What is cap-exempt status and how does it apply to Education employers?
Cap-exempt employers can file H-1B petitions at any point during the year without entering the annual lottery. Universities, colleges, nonprofit research organizations, and government-related educational institutions typically qualify. This is significant for Education job seekers because you aren't locked to the April registration window. Confirm an institution's cap-exempt status with HR before assuming you can start on your preferred timeline.
Can my Education employer sponsor me for H-1B if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. Your employer files an H-1B petition during the regular registration period, and if selected, your status converts on October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically while the petition is pending, as long as your employer filed before your OPT end date. STEM OPT holders get additional runway if the role qualifies under a STEM-designated program.
What documentation does an Education employer typically need to file an H-1B petition for me?
Your employer will need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a current resume, copies of any state teaching licenses or professional certifications, and a signed offer letter detailing your role and salary. Foreign credentials usually require a NACES evaluation. USCIS also requires the employer to file an LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage before submitting the full I-129 petition.
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