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Regional VP Sales roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a specialized degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers filing an H-1B for this title must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL and demonstrate the role meets specialty occupation standards.
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INTRODUCTION
At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in.
JOB SUMMARY
The Regional VP, Sales at Instructure, Inc. is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth and market share within a designated region. This individual will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets for Instructure's suite of educational technology solutions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute comprehensive regional sales strategies and plans to achieve and exceed revenue targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of Account Executives, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, onboard, and develop top sales talent, ensuring a strong and sustainable sales pipeline within the region.
- Accurately forecast regional sales performance and manage a robust sales pipeline, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers, strategic partners, and industry influencers.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new opportunities and adapt sales strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure a cohesive and impactful customer experience.
- Negotiate and close complex sales agreements, demonstrating strong business acumen and an understanding of customer value.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
- Represent Instructure at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of progressive experience in sales leadership, preferably in the SaaS or EdTech industry.
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas and driving significant revenue growth.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful sales strategies and Go-to-Market plans.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing sales professionals.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of the educational technology landscape and the challenges and opportunities faced by educational institutions.
- Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales analytics tools.
- Ability to travel within the assigned region.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Range: $154K - $175K
BENEFITS
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure! We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support.
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth.
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work.
- Motivosity employee recognition program.
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection.
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes. Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate. All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws. Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Regional VP Sales
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Regional VP Sales petitions closely because sales management can attract RFEs questioning degree-job alignment. A business, marketing, or economics degree tied directly to your strategic revenue responsibilities strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level III or IV prevailing wage for your metro area before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage, so knowing it prevents offers that USCIS would reject at filing.
Target companies with consistent LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Regional VP Sales roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in sales leadership. This cuts time spent on roles where sponsorship is unlikely or where the employer has never navigated the process.
Clarify filing timeline relative to your OPT or grace period
If you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your employer can file before your authorization expires. H-1B cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date, so a late-spring offer may leave a gap that requires cap-gap coverage or a bridge strategy.
Request that your employer use premium processing
VP-level roles often involve board visibility and revenue targets tied to specific quarters. Premium processing through USCIS gets a decision in 15 business days, reducing the risk that a pending petition disrupts a critical sales cycle or onboarding timeline.
Document your individual revenue impact concretely
When your employer prepares the H-1B support letter, your petition is stronger when it ties the role to specific strategic functions, not generic management duties. Quantified contributions like territory expansion or quota attainment help establish why the position requires a specialized degree.
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Does a Regional VP Sales role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Regional VP Sales role backed by duties like data-driven market strategy, P&L ownership, or enterprise contract negotiation, combined with a relevant business or marketing degree, builds a credible specialty occupation case. Generic sales management framing without degree-specific duties tends to attract RFEs.
How do I find Regional VP Sales employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Regional VP Sales openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you which companies have gone through the DOL and USCIS process for similar roles before, which is a reliable proxy for genuine sponsorship willingness rather than unverified employer claims.
What prevailing wage level applies to a Regional VP Sales H-1B petition?
Most Regional VP Sales positions fall under DOL wage Level III or Level IV, depending on supervisory scope and geographic market complexity. Your employer determines the appropriate SOC code and wage level when filing the LCA with DOL. You can check current wage figures for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation to ensure the offer aligns with what the LCA must certify.
Can I switch employers in a Regional VP Sales H-1B role without losing my status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new Regional VP Sales role while the transfer is pending. The new employer still needs to file a new LCA and I-129 petition with USCIS.
Will a Regional VP Sales title cause issues at H-1B adjudication because it sounds like a management role?
Titles with 'VP' or 'Director' can draw extra scrutiny if the petition frames the role as general management. The fix is specificity: the employer's support letter and the LCA should emphasize duties that require applied expertise in areas like strategic account modeling, revenue forecasting methodology, or market segmentation analysis. O*NET profiles for related sales management occupations can help document the degree-level knowledge the role requires.
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