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Sales Development Representative roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. Many SDR jobs at mid-size and enterprise SaaS companies include H-1B sponsorship, but you'll need to confirm the role meets the specialty occupation standard before applying.
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INTRODUCTION
CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sales Development Representative’s primary objective is to develop the necessary new business development skills for B2B outbound prospecting and build the foundation to become a successful sales consultant. The initial goal in this role is to gain acceptance and agreement from prospective businesses to set up initial meetings with our revenue-producing sales consultants who then drive the process forward. Reporting to the Benefits & Insurance Sales Development Manager, the role will pursue a high volume of outbound suspects who are sourced through marketing efforts and partnerships with our service line sales leaders. The role will have access to data-driven systems such as Salesforce, SalesLoft, DemandBase, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other productivity tools to help you succeed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least 1 year of sales and customer service experience
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced organizational and time management skills
- Advanced research skills
- High attention to detail
- Self-Motivated
- Goal Oriented
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY DUTIES
- Utilize effective outbound calling strategies, effective email messaging, and social selling techniques developed in collaboration with Marketing and Sales Management to secure first appointments with prospective businesses.
- Research potential customers and determine appropriate contacts to reach.
- Evaluate and qualify interest by engaging and navigating phone conversations.
- Overcome objections, engage with prospects in conversations, and gain their acceptance to connect with our sales consultants.
- Initiate sales discussions between sales consultants and decision-makers.
- Document findings in customer relationship management (CRM) software.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospect’s interactions and sales activities in the CRM system.
- Log appropriate follow up activities to stay connected with prospective companies and maintain business relevance.
- Meet and exceed targets for scheduled meetings and conversion rates.
- Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, value differentiators, and competition to enhance inbound and outbound prospecting efforts.
PROGRAM TIMELINE:
- Training: Instructional, hands-on, sales tech process, sales coaching, role-playing.
- Month 1: Sales development training, sales tech process, learning CBIZ and Benefits & Insurance service lines.
- Months 2-9: Business development work, ongoing sales development training, Benefits & Insurance service line training, sales cycle fundamentals, sales presentation fundamentals.
- Months 10-18: Transition to a Benefits & Insurance service line, obtain licensing, service line specific training and coaching, and service line sales process training.
- Months 19+: Continuing to work toward sales producer position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree in Risk Management Insurance, Sales, Business, or a related field.
- Strong drive to compete and succeed in a fast-paced sales environment.
- A desire to be coached, accept advice, seek advice, implement strategies provided, and work to improve your skills.
- Comfortable making a high volume of phone calls while maintaining quality output.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to connect with people in a short amount of time.
- Successful experience using marketing-driven data to convert prospects from brand awareness to meeting-ready.
- Demonstrated skill in overcoming objections and driving desired outcomes.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft applications.
- Proficiency in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems - Salesforce experience preferred.
- Relentlessly curious mindset and a willingness to learn about Advisory Services.
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Verify your SDR role qualifies
Pull the O*NET profile for Sales Development Representatives and confirm your job description requires a specific bachelor's degree field. Generic sales roles can fail the specialty occupation test if the employer lists a degree as preferred rather than required.
Target SaaS and enterprise tech employers
H-1B sponsorship for SDR roles clusters in SaaS, fintech, and enterprise software. These companies have established HR processes for visa filings and are far more likely to sponsor than SMBs or staffing agencies.
Check employer LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Before applying, search Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for SDR or inside sales roles. This tells you which companies have actively sponsored H-1B workers in your occupation, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Negotiate sponsorship into your offer early
Ask explicitly about H-1B sponsorship during the hiring manager screen, not after the offer. Some employers will sponsor but haven't done it for SDR roles before. Get confirmation before the offer stage to avoid losing the 60-day grace period to a dead end.
Confirm your employer files by March 1
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March each year for the April lottery. Your employer must register you before that window closes. Start conversations with your HR or legal team no later than January to give them time to engage immigration counsel and prepare.
Document your degree's direct relevance
USCIS scrutinizes SDR petitions more than engineering roles. Prepare a clear written explanation of how your specific degree in marketing, communications, or business directly applies to the analytical and strategic components of your SDR job description.
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Find Sales Development Representative JobsSales Development Representative H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Development Representative role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the job duties. SDR roles at companies where the work involves market analysis, strategic outreach, or data-driven pipeline management are stronger candidates than purely transactional inside sales positions. The job description language matters significantly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Development Representative jobs?
Mid-size to large SaaS, fintech, and enterprise software companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for SDR roles. Staffing agencies and small businesses rarely sponsor. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for sales roles, so you can target companies that have actually sponsored rather than those that claim they might.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting an SDR job?
If your employer registers you in the March H-1B lottery and you're selected, your status start date is October 1 of that fiscal year. You can't begin working in H-1B status before then. If you're currently on OPT, your employer needs to file by June 30 to trigger cap-gap protection and keep you authorized through that transition.
What documentation does my employer need to sponsor me for an H-1B as an SDR?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the role and location, which you can look up using the OFLC Wage Search tool. They then file Form I-129 with USCIS, along with your degree credentials, a detailed job description, and an explanation of why the role requires a specialized degree.
Can I switch SDR jobs while on H-1B without losing my status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition while your current petition is still valid, you can start the new SDR role as soon as the transfer petition is received by USCIS. You don't need to wait for approval. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation.
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