H-1B Visa Sales Assistant Jobs
Sales Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, typically business, marketing, or communications. Employers in retail, wholesale, and B2B sales sponsor H-1B workers, but specialty occupation documentation is the sticking point most applicants underestimate.
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The sales assistant will join the Domestic Wholesale sales team, under the Department Store umbrella reporting directly to the Senior Director while supporting the Account Executives. The sales assistant will work alongside another assistant on the team as well as work cross functionally internally and with the assistants within our account matrix.
Responsibilities:
Weekly Management:
- Compile and oversee weekly selling reports
- Compile and update weekly best sellers for total department
- Create weekly ATS packages for accounts based on selling analysis
- Complete website copy and assist with sample management
Logistical support:
- EDI management
- Bulk order entry and management of order check process
- Review inventory oversolds weekly, action order updates or recut needs
Market support:
- Create and update market prep materials
- Assist in market appointments with all major accounts
- Review market notes, pictures and sales adds/requests
- Model dressing and sample support
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ year of wholesale experience
- Excellent Excel knowledge
- Strong analytical skillset with ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize/manage day-to-day workload
- Detail oriented with attention to accuracy and high level of organization
- Self-motivated problem solver
- An excellent communicator both verbal and written. Comfortable speaking to many internal and external teams
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NY-based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience, level, skillset and balancing internal equity relative to the other AO employees.)
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands.
Position Summary:
The sales assistant will join the Domestic Wholesale sales team, under the Department Store umbrella reporting directly to the Senior Director while supporting the Account Executives. The sales assistant will work alongside another assistant on the team as well as work cross functionally internally and with the assistants within our account matrix.
Responsibilities:
Weekly Management:
- Compile and oversee weekly selling reports
- Compile and update weekly best sellers for total department
- Create weekly ATS packages for accounts based on selling analysis
- Complete website copy and assist with sample management
Logistical support:
- EDI management
- Bulk order entry and management of order check process
- Review inventory oversolds weekly, action order updates or recut needs
Market support:
- Create and update market prep materials
- Assist in market appointments with all major accounts
- Review market notes, pictures and sales adds/requests
- Model dressing and sample support
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ year of wholesale experience
- Excellent Excel knowledge
- Strong analytical skillset with ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize/manage day-to-day workload
- Detail oriented with attention to accuracy and high level of organization
- Self-motivated problem solver
- An excellent communicator both verbal and written. Comfortable speaking to many internal and external teams
COMPENSATION:
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NY-based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience, level, skillset and balancing internal equity relative to the other AO employees.)
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Assistant
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Sales Assistant roles face more specialty occupation scrutiny than engineering or IT positions. Pull the O*NET profile for your exact job code and confirm it lists a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree, before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Sales Assistant roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. Prior LCA filings signal an employer already understands the H-1B process and won't stall at the offer stage.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before you enter salary discussions so you're not blindsided during filing.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers must participate in E-Verify. Ask directly during the offer stage, not after you've accepted. An employer who isn't enrolled will need to register before USCIS approves your petition, which can delay your start date.
Get your job description tied to a specific degree field
A vague offer letter saying 'bachelor's degree preferred' won't hold up in an H-1B petition. Ask your employer to specify the degree field in your job description before the I-129 is filed. This single step prevents most RFEs on Sales Assistant petitions.
File during the April cap season, not after
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you miss the lottery, you'll wait a full year for the next cycle. Align your job search timeline so you have an offer letter in hand before USCIS opens registration.
H-1B Visa Sales Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. A Sales Assistant role tied to a specific industry, pharmaceutical sales, financial products, or technical B2B sales, is more defensible than a general retail position. Your employer's job description needs to establish that connection clearly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Assistant positions?
Employers in wholesale distribution, financial services, software, and healthcare products are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for sales roles, because the products they sell typically require specialized knowledge tied to a degree. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for Sales Assistant roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for this occupation.
What documents should I prepare before applying for Sales Assistant jobs that sponsor H-1B visas?
Have your degree transcripts, diploma, and any credential evaluation ready before you start applying. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-accredited evaluator that maps your credentials to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a specific field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for Sales Assistant roles need this documentation to support the specialty occupation claim.
Can a Sales Assistant job offer be used for H-1B cap registration even before I start working?
Yes. USCIS allows your employer to register you in the H-1B lottery before you begin employment. The offer letter establishes the employer-employee relationship needed for registration. If selected, USCIS then reviews the full petition. Your start date will be October 1 of the fiscal year you're selected, not the date of registration.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Sales Assistant position?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before the grace period expires. Don't wait to start your search. USCIS does not extend this window, and unauthorized presence begins the day after it lapses.