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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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At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
Overview
NIS, now part of Gallagher, is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our growing team! This is a hybrid position based out of our Brookfield office in Wisconsin.
Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a dynamic sales team? We're looking for a Sales Assistant to play a critical role in helping our sales and account management teams deliver exceptional employee benefits solutions to clients.
In this role, you'll be the engine behind the proposal and marketing process, partnering with Sales Representatives, Account Representatives, Regional Vice Presidents, carriers, General Agents, and underwriting teams to bring competitive benefit solutions to market. From coordinating carrier quotes and managing proposal timelines to preparing impactful benefit comparisons and supporting sales strategy, your work will directly contribute to winning business and strengthening client relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where attention to detail, problem-solving, and relationship-building are key to success.
Why You'll Love This Role:
* Be a key contributor to a high-performing sales organization.
* Work closely with leadership, sales professionals, underwriting teams, and carrier partners.
* Gain exposure to complex employee benefits strategies and market solutions.
* Make a measurable impact on new business growth and client success.
* Join a collaborative team that values partnership, innovation, and professional development.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy bringing people and processes together, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.
How you'll make an impact
* Coordinate and manage the employee benefits proposal, marketing, and bid process from initial request through final submission.
* Prepare bid specifications for existing clients and review information for prospective opportunities.
* Serve as a key point of contact between sales teams, carriers, General Agents, underwriting partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate proposal delivery.
* Gather, organize, and distribute census data, claims experience, questionnaires, bid specifications, and other supporting documents to carrier partners.
* Track proposal activity and proactively follow up with carriers to obtain quotes, illustrations, underwriting requirements, and supporting materials.
* Review carrier proposals and prepare side-by-side comparisons to support sales strategy and client presentations.
* Develop polished proposal packages, benefit comparisons, marketing materials, and formal bid responses.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners, General Agents, and internal business partners to support successful sales outcomes.
* Maintain accurate proposal tracking, customer records, and sales support resources within company systems.
* Collaborate with leadership to identify process improvements, enhance efficiencies, and elevate the overall sales support experience.
* Stay current on market trends, carrier products, underwriting requirements, and employee benefits offerings.
ABOUT YOU
* Experience in employee benefits, insurance, underwriting support, sales support, account management, or a related field.
* Knowledge of employee benefit products including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health products such as Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
* Understanding of carrier underwriting processes, General Agent operations, and formal Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions.
* Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
* Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM or proposal management systems.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
* Competitive compensation
* Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
* Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
* A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
* The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
INTRODUCTION
At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
Overview
NIS, now part of Gallagher, is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our growing team! This is a hybrid position based out of our Brookfield office in Wisconsin.
Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a dynamic sales team? We're looking for a Sales Assistant to play a critical role in helping our sales and account management teams deliver exceptional employee benefits solutions to clients.
In this role, you'll be the engine behind the proposal and marketing process, partnering with Sales Representatives, Account Representatives, Regional Vice Presidents, carriers, General Agents, and underwriting teams to bring competitive benefit solutions to market. From coordinating carrier quotes and managing proposal timelines to preparing impactful benefit comparisons and supporting sales strategy, your work will directly contribute to winning business and strengthening client relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where attention to detail, problem-solving, and relationship-building are key to success.
Why You'll Love This Role:
* Be a key contributor to a high-performing sales organization.
* Work closely with leadership, sales professionals, underwriting teams, and carrier partners.
* Gain exposure to complex employee benefits strategies and market solutions.
* Make a measurable impact on new business growth and client success.
* Join a collaborative team that values partnership, innovation, and professional development.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy bringing people and processes together, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.
How you'll make an impact
* Coordinate and manage the employee benefits proposal, marketing, and bid process from initial request through final submission.
* Prepare bid specifications for existing clients and review information for prospective opportunities.
* Serve as a key point of contact between sales teams, carriers, General Agents, underwriting partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate proposal delivery.
* Gather, organize, and distribute census data, claims experience, questionnaires, bid specifications, and other supporting documents to carrier partners.
* Track proposal activity and proactively follow up with carriers to obtain quotes, illustrations, underwriting requirements, and supporting materials.
* Review carrier proposals and prepare side-by-side comparisons to support sales strategy and client presentations.
* Develop polished proposal packages, benefit comparisons, marketing materials, and formal bid responses.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners, General Agents, and internal business partners to support successful sales outcomes.
* Maintain accurate proposal tracking, customer records, and sales support resources within company systems.
* Collaborate with leadership to identify process improvements, enhance efficiencies, and elevate the overall sales support experience.
* Stay current on market trends, carrier products, underwriting requirements, and employee benefits offerings.
ABOUT YOU
* Experience in employee benefits, insurance, underwriting support, sales support, account management, or a related field.
* Knowledge of employee benefit products including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health products such as Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
* Understanding of carrier underwriting processes, General Agent operations, and formal Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions.
* Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
* Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM or proposal management systems.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
* Competitive compensation
* Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
* Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
* A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
* The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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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.