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General Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, business administration, management, or a specialized discipline. Large multinationals, hotel groups, and multi-unit operators file LCAs regularly for this title. Competition for sponsored GM roles is real, but employers who already have active H-1B filing history move faster.
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With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.
What we expect
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced General Manager in Omaha, NE.
Responsible for driving revenue growth and managing the branch’s P&L by successfully managing all departments and lines of business to exceed business goals. Drives the culture and sets expectations for safety, work ethic, professionalism, ownership of the business and shares pride in the branch and the branch’s successes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises department managers and superintendents by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives.
- Leads by example the company’s commitment to safety and administers the company safety program.
- Ensures the branch's daily operations run efficiently and cost effectively and meets financial commitments including target EBIT dollars and gross margin percent goals across all lines of business.
- Manages profit and loss (P&L) and uses accounting reports to measure each department's performance to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met.
- Works with sales managers to increase customer base.
- Oversees retention of service contracts including direct involvement in all “at risk” customer accounts. Plays leadership role in customer retention programs using NPS scores, processes, tools and technology.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with clients, elevator consultants, building owners, managers and prospects.
- Oversees and ensures that the employee performance process for both union and non-union employees is performed timely and consistently.
- Recommends employee merit increases as part of the performance management process for non-union employees and meets with employees to review their compensation and bonus structure.
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of the overall market area.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements; and a good understanding standing of employment and labor laws.
- Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods.
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of the contract with the International Union of Elevator Constructor. Includes meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving contract work, grievances and union employee issues.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving invoices, accounts receivables, write-offs and credits.
- Consults with regional and district teams in areas of operations, sales, accounting, safety and human resources. Ensures that all HR matters are coordinated with the regional HR team. Responsible for multiple levels of approvals including but not limited to purchasing, contract execution, contract modifications, and price adjustments.
Who we are looking for
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Thorough knowledge and general management methods in the elevator or related industries are required.
- Proven success managing and developing talent within the workforce.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Contact
To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.
For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.
Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com
What we offer
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
Additional information
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Job Reference: US_901745_ET_TKELECP13280
Group Presentation
With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.
What we expect
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced General Manager in Omaha, NE.
Responsible for driving revenue growth and managing the branch’s P&L by successfully managing all departments and lines of business to exceed business goals. Drives the culture and sets expectations for safety, work ethic, professionalism, ownership of the business and shares pride in the branch and the branch’s successes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises department managers and superintendents by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives.
- Leads by example the company’s commitment to safety and administers the company safety program.
- Ensures the branch's daily operations run efficiently and cost effectively and meets financial commitments including target EBIT dollars and gross margin percent goals across all lines of business.
- Manages profit and loss (P&L) and uses accounting reports to measure each department's performance to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met.
- Works with sales managers to increase customer base.
- Oversees retention of service contracts including direct involvement in all “at risk” customer accounts. Plays leadership role in customer retention programs using NPS scores, processes, tools and technology.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with clients, elevator consultants, building owners, managers and prospects.
- Oversees and ensures that the employee performance process for both union and non-union employees is performed timely and consistently.
- Recommends employee merit increases as part of the performance management process for non-union employees and meets with employees to review their compensation and bonus structure.
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of the overall market area.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements; and a good understanding standing of employment and labor laws.
- Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods.
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of the contract with the International Union of Elevator Constructor. Includes meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving contract work, grievances and union employee issues.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving invoices, accounts receivables, write-offs and credits.
- Consults with regional and district teams in areas of operations, sales, accounting, safety and human resources. Ensures that all HR matters are coordinated with the regional HR team. Responsible for multiple levels of approvals including but not limited to purchasing, contract execution, contract modifications, and price adjustments.
Who we are looking for
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Thorough knowledge and general management methods in the elevator or related industries are required.
- Proven success managing and developing talent within the workforce.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Contact
To apply to a position, please click on the Apply Now button.
For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.
Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com
What we offer
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
Additional information
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.
Job Reference: US_901745_ET_TKELECP13280
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
General Manager is one of the titles USCIS scrutinizes for specialty occupation status. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm your degree field directly maps to the managerial functions in the job description, not just business administration broadly.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed LCAs for General Manager roles in your target city. Employers with recent filings already understand the H-1B process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship concerns.
Filter H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search General Manager roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have never actually filed, saving you weeks of dead-end conversations.
Address specialty occupation in your resume
Structure your resume to show that your GM role requires specialized knowledge, not generalist oversight. Quantify scope, P&L responsibility, headcount managed, technical systems owned, so the employer can make a stronger specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
Clarify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns General Manager positions to wage levels I through IV based on complexity and supervisory scope. Ask your employer which level they intend to file at and confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds that tier before you sign anything.
Plan your timeline around the cap and lottery
If you're not already in H-1B status, your employer must register you in the USCIS lottery in March for an October 1 start date. Build that six-month gap into your job search timeline so neither you nor the employer is caught off guard by the cap cycle.
H-1B Visa General Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a General Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. A GM role tied to a specialized industry, hotel operations, healthcare administration, engineering services, is easier to support than a generalist multi-department manager position. The employer's job description and your degree field both matter in the adjudication.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for General Managers?
Hospitality groups, healthcare networks, technology firms, and multinational manufacturing companies file H-1B LCAs for General Manager titles most consistently. These employers tend to have established immigration processes and HR teams familiar with the paperwork. You can browse General Manager roles at verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
Can my employer file an H-1B for me if I'm currently on OPT as a General Manager?
Yes. If you're on OPT and your employer wants to retain you, they must register you in the USCIS H-1B lottery in March. If selected, your H-1B becomes effective October 1. If your OPT expires before then, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30, provided your employer files the I-129 on time.
What documentation does my employer need to file an H-1B for a General Manager role?
Your employer first files a Labor Condition Application with DOL to certify the prevailing wage and working conditions. Once certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS along with evidence that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation, typically including the job description, your academic credentials, and organizational charts showing reporting structure. Your degree transcripts and any professional licenses are your side of the package.
Is it harder to get H-1B approval for a General Manager title than for a technical role?
Approval rates for management titles have historically been lower than for STEM roles because USCIS more frequently issues Requests for Evidence questioning specialty occupation status. The key is a tightly written job description that ties managerial duties to a specific body of knowledge your degree provides. Employers who have successfully filed for this title before are better positioned to build that argument.