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Inside Sales Representative roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers in SaaS, enterprise software, and B2B services file LCAs regularly for this occupation. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, and your employer must certify prevailing wages before filing.
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The Inside Sales Representative (ISR) will broaden our existing client relationships and seek new business opportunities in a defined geography while working from our Pittsburgh offices. Successful candidates will proactively contact financial advisors to assist them in implementing TriState Capital Bank strategies, in particular, the Bank’s securities-based loan products. Inside Sales Representatives act as a critical link between resources available at the corporate offices of TriState and their external sales partners towards the achievement of sales goals.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Collaborate with external sales partner / sales management in creating and implementing a business plan to expand our relationship with existing clients (financial advisors) and identify potential new clients (financial advisors)
- Coordinate meetings and/or calls with clients and their various financial advisors / staff to provide relationship management support services and initial loan application completion
- Assist their external partner with scheduling key meetings in the territory to support territory management
- Take the lead on certain aspects of the business plan, while also managing the follow-up for the efforts of external sales partner, which includes meeting follow ups, presentations, conference preparations, and sales kits
- Present all TriState’s product offerings to our clients to help them understand how we complement their business
- Develop, implement, and maintain a drip marketing strategy to stay “Top of Mind” for lending opportunities in the region
- Maintain a deep knowledge of product offerings and be able to conduct one on one meetings with advisors, deliver presentations, as well as conduct joint meetings with external partner in the field
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance-related discipline
- 1-3 years of financial services experience, including previous experience in financial sales or client services with demonstrated achievement of goals
- Experience with a CRM platform such as Salesforce
- Experience working with high net worth clients and top-producing advisors / agents is a plus
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- General knowledge of insurance, banking, lending, and financial marketplace a plus
- Strong prospecting and customer services skills
- Ability to use independent judgement and critical thinking
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
- Entrepreneurial: Willingness to make independent decisions and improve processes that contribute to the territory business objectives
- Creativity: Develops innovative ways to demonstrate to our client’s best practices in implementing Tristate strategies and help them identify investment opportunities
- Competitiveness: Motivated by being in a professionally competitive atmosphere
- Curiosity: Interested in understanding capital markets and how individual investors utilize asset management/banking products to achieve their financial goals
- Ethical: Unwavering commitment to doing what is right for the client and for the company
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed: Accounting, Bachelor’s - Completed: Business Administration, Bachelor’s - Completed: Finance
WORK EXPERIENCE
General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
CERTIFICATIONS
TRAVEL
Less than 25%
WORKSTYLE
Resident
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Inside Sales Representative (ISR) will broaden our existing client relationships and seek new business opportunities in a defined geography while working from our Pittsburgh offices. Successful candidates will proactively contact financial advisors to assist them in implementing TriState Capital Bank strategies, in particular, the Bank’s securities-based loan products. Inside Sales Representatives act as a critical link between resources available at the corporate offices of TriState and their external sales partners towards the achievement of sales goals.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Collaborate with external sales partner / sales management in creating and implementing a business plan to expand our relationship with existing clients (financial advisors) and identify potential new clients (financial advisors)
- Coordinate meetings and/or calls with clients and their various financial advisors / staff to provide relationship management support services and initial loan application completion
- Assist their external partner with scheduling key meetings in the territory to support territory management
- Take the lead on certain aspects of the business plan, while also managing the follow-up for the efforts of external sales partner, which includes meeting follow ups, presentations, conference preparations, and sales kits
- Present all TriState’s product offerings to our clients to help them understand how we complement their business
- Develop, implement, and maintain a drip marketing strategy to stay “Top of Mind” for lending opportunities in the region
- Maintain a deep knowledge of product offerings and be able to conduct one on one meetings with advisors, deliver presentations, as well as conduct joint meetings with external partner in the field
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance-related discipline
- 1-3 years of financial services experience, including previous experience in financial sales or client services with demonstrated achievement of goals
- Experience with a CRM platform such as Salesforce
- Experience working with high net worth clients and top-producing advisors / agents is a plus
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- General knowledge of insurance, banking, lending, and financial marketplace a plus
- Strong prospecting and customer services skills
- Ability to use independent judgement and critical thinking
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
- Entrepreneurial: Willingness to make independent decisions and improve processes that contribute to the territory business objectives
- Creativity: Develops innovative ways to demonstrate to our client’s best practices in implementing Tristate strategies and help them identify investment opportunities
- Competitiveness: Motivated by being in a professionally competitive atmosphere
- Curiosity: Interested in understanding capital markets and how individual investors utilize asset management/banking products to achieve their financial goals
- Ethical: Unwavering commitment to doing what is right for the client and for the company
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed: Accounting, Bachelor’s - Completed: Business Administration, Bachelor’s - Completed: Finance
WORK EXPERIENCE
General Experience - 13 months to 3 years
CERTIFICATIONS
TRAVEL
Less than 25%
WORKSTYLE
Resident
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Inside Sales Representative
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align with the specialty occupation. A business, marketing, or communications degree supports most Inside Sales Representative petitions. A general studies or unrelated degree will likely draw an RFE, so document the connection explicitly before applying.
Target B2B SaaS and enterprise software employers
Companies selling complex software to business clients file LCAs for Inside Sales roles far more consistently than retail or consumer-goods employers. Their sales cycles require product expertise that justifies a degree requirement, which is the core of a defensible H-1B petition.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Pull DOL disclosure data by occupation code before applying anywhere. Migrate Mate surfaces which employers have filed LCAs for Inside Sales roles, so you're targeting companies with a documented sponsorship track record rather than guessing based on company size or brand.
Ask about the LCA wage level before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage DOL certifies on the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your metro area before your offer call. Accepting below the LCA wage level isn't legally possible, so knowing the floor protects you.
Confirm the employer files concurrently with premium processing
Standard H-1B processing can run five to ten months after October 1. If your OPT or other status expires before adjudication, you'll have a gap. Ask your employer upfront whether they'll file premium processing, which USCIS typically adjudicates within 15 business days.
Document quota-bearing sales metrics in your petition
Inside Sales Representative petitions face scrutiny over whether the role truly requires a degree. Your employer should include job duties tied to product complexity, account strategy, or CRM analytics. Framing the role as quota-carrying without technical depth weakens the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Inside Sales Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Inside Sales Representative role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires a direct relationship between a bachelor's degree in a specific field and the job duties. Inside Sales roles at SaaS, fintech, or enterprise technology companies, where the work involves complex product knowledge, account strategy, or technical selling, are more defensible than general sales roles with no degree requirement in the job description.
How do I find Inside Sales Representative employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Inside Sales Representative jobs by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This lets you focus on companies that have already gone through the DOL certification process for this occupation, rather than applying broadly and discovering a sponsorship policy only after an offer is made.
What happens to my H-1B if I miss quota and stay on OPT?
If you're not selected in the H-1B lottery, your OPT authorization continues until its expiration date. STEM OPT holders get 24 additional months, which covers two more lottery cycles. You can reapply in subsequent years without losing your place at the company, as long as your employer continues to support the petition.
Can I switch Inside Sales employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can transfer to a new employer once USCIS has had your petition pending for 180 days or more. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and a new LCA. You can start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not when it's approved.
What wage level should an Inside Sales Representative H-1B petition list?
Most entry-level H-1B petitions for Inside Sales roles are filed at DOL wage Level I or Level II, depending on the metro area and the employer's internal compensation structure. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check prevailing wages for Sales Representatives in your city before accepting an offer, since your salary must equal or exceed the certified LCA wage.