H-1B Visa Sales Director Jobs
Sales Director roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers in enterprise software, financial services, and healthcare tech file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring. The 85,000-cap lottery runs each April for October 1 start dates.
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Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.
People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.
Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!
Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!
- Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
- Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
- 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
- Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Business casual work environment
What does it mean to be a Regional Sales Director with GLS?
As a Regional Sales Director in the Mid-Atlantic region with Global Lending Services, you are responsible for increasing sales in the designated region (includes MD, NC, SC, VA and WV) through the development, support, and coaching of our Area Sales Managers and Independent Sales Agents to position the organization as a leading supplier of high-quality auto financing.
How will you drive value within the organization as a Regional Sales Director?
- Establish key business initiatives with measurable goals and milestones that support the overall region and company strategy
- Make new dealer visits or cold calls and take inbound calls from dealerships to build relationships and capture business
- Recruit and train new Area Sales Managers
- Introduce new and acquired businesses to company procedures and appropriate personnel for related services
- Establish goals for Area Sales Managers; provide coaching and support towards goal obtainment and hold him/her accountable for results
- Communicate expectations and hold Area Sales Managers accountable for meeting financial goals and performance metrics – all while maintaining a high level of morale
- Perform these same functions with GLS Agency partners in terms of coaching, servicing and support
- Maintain electronic records and files
- Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management
- Participate in special projects as needed
- Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management
What should you already know to be successful as a Regional Sales Director?
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree required
- Three (3) years’ experience in auto finance, preferably in sub-prime auto financing preferred
- Five (5) years’ sales experience within the auto industry preferred
- Knowledge of the assigned territory market with existing customer relationships preferred
- Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a team
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
Employment Requirements:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
- Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
- This is an exempt level position whereby business need will dictate the exact work schedule which should be expected to vary at times
- Must have the ability to operate from a home office
- This position does require extensive travel both in a vehicle and by air; travel is to be expected 75% of the time, with overnight travel and extended hours
GLS participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Why GLS?
Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.
People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.
Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!
Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!
- Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
- Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
- 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
- Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Business casual work environment
What does it mean to be a Regional Sales Director with GLS?
As a Regional Sales Director in the Mid-Atlantic region with Global Lending Services, you are responsible for increasing sales in the designated region (includes MD, NC, SC, VA and WV) through the development, support, and coaching of our Area Sales Managers and Independent Sales Agents to position the organization as a leading supplier of high-quality auto financing.
How will you drive value within the organization as a Regional Sales Director?
- Establish key business initiatives with measurable goals and milestones that support the overall region and company strategy
- Make new dealer visits or cold calls and take inbound calls from dealerships to build relationships and capture business
- Recruit and train new Area Sales Managers
- Introduce new and acquired businesses to company procedures and appropriate personnel for related services
- Establish goals for Area Sales Managers; provide coaching and support towards goal obtainment and hold him/her accountable for results
- Communicate expectations and hold Area Sales Managers accountable for meeting financial goals and performance metrics – all while maintaining a high level of morale
- Perform these same functions with GLS Agency partners in terms of coaching, servicing and support
- Maintain electronic records and files
- Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management
- Participate in special projects as needed
- Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management
What should you already know to be successful as a Regional Sales Director?
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree required
- Three (3) years’ experience in auto finance, preferably in sub-prime auto financing preferred
- Five (5) years’ sales experience within the auto industry preferred
- Knowledge of the assigned territory market with existing customer relationships preferred
- Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a team
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
Employment Requirements:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
- Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
- This is an exempt level position whereby business need will dictate the exact work schedule which should be expected to vary at times
- Must have the ability to operate from a home office
- This position does require extensive travel both in a vehicle and by air; travel is to be expected 75% of the time, with overnight travel and extended hours
GLS participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Sales Director
Frame your degree against the role
Sales Director is a specialty occupation only when your degree field directly relates to the role. A marketing, business, or economics degree strengthens the petition. A general arts degree with unrelated coursework creates RFE risk, so document every course-to-role connection before you apply.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B outside the April lottery window. Sales Director roles exist at these institutions in development, partnerships, and commercialization functions, and they can sponsor year-round.
Use Migrate Mate to find active LCA filers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Sales Director roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This surfaces companies that have already cleared the LCA process for this occupation code, not just those that claim they sponsor.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Pull the current wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before you enter salary negotiations so you know the minimum the employer is legally required to offer under your LCA.
Confirm the employer files before the offer stage
Ask HR whether the company has a designated immigration counsel and has filed H-1B petitions in the past three fiscal years. Employers new to sponsorship often underestimate lead times, and a Sales Director role with a Q1 start date may miss the April registration window entirely.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For a Sales Director hire with a defined onboarding date, build premium processing into your offer negotiation so the employer commits to it before filing, not after a standard-processing delay creates a problem.
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Find Sales Director JobsSales Director H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like business administration, marketing, or a related discipline. The employer must document that the role normally requires this level of education. Generic sales management positions where any degree qualifies are more vulnerable to USCIS RFEs, so the job description needs to tie specific duties to a defined field.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Director roles?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Sales Director openings by employers with verified DOL LCA filing history in this occupation. DOL LCA records are public, so you can confirm an employer has filed for this role type before investing time in the application process. Companies in enterprise software, financial services, and life sciences tend to have established H-1B sponsorship programs for senior commercial roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Sales Director role is restructured or eliminated?
Your H-1B is tied to the specific employer and job duties on your approved petition. If your role changes materially, a new or amended petition may be required. If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or leave the U.S. USCIS must receive the new employer's transfer petition before that window closes.
Can my H-1B employer change my territory or reporting structure without refiling?
Minor changes like a new manager or expanded territory within the same metro area typically don't require an amended petition. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area does require a new LCA and potentially an amended I-129 petition before the change takes effect. If you're being relocated, confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether an amendment is needed before your start date at the new location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Sales Director hiring timelines?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for petitions that take effect October 1. If you're selected, your employer has roughly six months to file the full petition. This means most Sales Director roles with H-1B sponsorship have an October 1 start date unless the employer is cap-exempt or you're transferring from an existing H-1B. Discuss this timeline with hiring managers early so it's factored into the offer.
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