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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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Req Number 336107
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $23-30/hr.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Senior Sales Administrative Assistant supports multiple Directors, providing a wide range of administrative support to the team by implementing department/operational processes to help meet our goals. This position is remote with travel opportunities. You will report to a Director.
You will:
- Respond to requests by asking probing questions, gathering and providing information.
- Compose, modify, and proofread correspondence, reports, or presentations.
- Schedule meetings, conference rooms and make travel arrangements. Oversee calendar, and prepare materials needed by manager for meetings.
- Track departmental expenses and resolve/reconcile discrepancies on general ledger budget accounts.
- Maintain office supply inventory and place orders.
- Prepare personnel, purchasing and other administrative forms for the office and forward for approval and processing.
- Compile and manage weekly/monthly list of all tasks due for team and post task list each week for sales team.
- Manage sales presentation library and assist sales team with PowerPoint presentations.
- Help onboard new sales team members.
You Have:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 3 or more years of administrative experience.
- Proficiency in typing 50 WPM and common programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience communicating essential information concisely, both in writing and verbally.
- The ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- A knack for learning multiple software programs. Salesforce automation tools experience is helpful.
- Travel requirement: Attend regional meetings approximately 1 to 4 times per year.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
Work Location Type: Remote
Req Number 336107
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $23-30/hr.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Senior Sales Administrative Assistant supports multiple Directors, providing a wide range of administrative support to the team by implementing department/operational processes to help meet our goals. This position is remote with travel opportunities. You will report to a Director.
You will:
- Respond to requests by asking probing questions, gathering and providing information.
- Compose, modify, and proofread correspondence, reports, or presentations.
- Schedule meetings, conference rooms and make travel arrangements. Oversee calendar, and prepare materials needed by manager for meetings.
- Track departmental expenses and resolve/reconcile discrepancies on general ledger budget accounts.
- Maintain office supply inventory and place orders.
- Prepare personnel, purchasing and other administrative forms for the office and forward for approval and processing.
- Compile and manage weekly/monthly list of all tasks due for team and post task list each week for sales team.
- Manage sales presentation library and assist sales team with PowerPoint presentations.
- Help onboard new sales team members.
You Have:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 3 or more years of administrative experience.
- Proficiency in typing 50 WPM and common programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience communicating essential information concisely, both in writing and verbally.
- The ability to proofread documents for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- A knack for learning multiple software programs. Salesforce automation tools experience is helpful.
- Travel requirement: Attend regional meetings approximately 1 to 4 times per year.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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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.