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Sales Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application certifying prevailing wage compliance before petitioning USCIS. The annual cap means timing your offer around the April lottery window is critical for most Sales Lead candidates.
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Sales Leader – Large Deals (Strategic Pursuits)
Location: North America (Open) | Experience: 15+ years
About Tata Consultancy Services:
At TCS, we partner with leading enterprises to drive large-scale business and technology transformation. With a global delivery model, deep industry expertise, and a growing portfolio across cloud, data, and AI, we enable our clients to reimagine operations, accelerate growth, and deliver sustained value.
THE ROLE
You will lead the organization, shaping, and closure of large, complex transformation deals—owning pursuits end-to-end and engaging at the highest levels of client organizations.
THE WORK:
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Originate & Close: Lead end-to-end ownership of large, strategic deals ($50M+), from early-stage shaping through negotiation and closure
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Client Leadership: Build and sustain trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders; influence decision-making early in the pursuit lifecycle
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Integrated Solutioning: Shape multi-tower offerings across managed services, cloud, digital transformation, and data/AI aligned to business outcomes
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Deal Strategy: Define win strategies, commercial constructs, and differentiated deal narratives
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Commercial Leadership: Lead pricing, financial structuring, contracting, and risk management
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Global Orchestration: Collaborate across consulting, delivery, finance, and partner ecosystems in a matrixed environment
QUALIFICATIONS
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15+ years in enterprise IT services sales, consulting, or strategic deal pursuits
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Proven success in leading and closing large, complex, multi-year deals ($50M+)
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Strong executive presence with experience engaging and influencing C-level stakeholders
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Experience in digital transformation and managed services-led engagements
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Deep understanding of deal economics, pricing strategies, and financial modeling
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Experience working within global, matrixed organizations
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
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Earning Potential: Industry-leading compensation with total earnings in the range of $250K–$600K+, aligned to deal performance and impact
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Platform at Scale: Leverage Tata Consultancy Services’ global delivery model, deep domain expertise, and established client relationships
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Strategic Access: Engage directly with senior client executives and internal leadership on high-impact, boardroom-level deals
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Focused Deal Leadership: Lead a curated set of high-value pursuits with full ownership—not volume-driven selling
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Career Acceleration: High visibility and the opportunity to shape large-scale, industry-defining transformation programs
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Global Ecosystem: Work across consulting, delivery, and alliance partners to deliver integrated client outcomes
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
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Closure of large, strategic multi-tower deals in competitive environments
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Strong win rates across complex pursuits
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Growth in transformation and managed services revenue
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Trusted, long-term relationships with senior client executives
SALARY RANGE: $250,000 - $600,000+ a year
LOCATION
New York, NY
JOB FUNCTION
MARKETING AND SALES
ROLE
Lead
JOB ID
417845
DESIRED SKILLS
Sales
DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION
Sales Leader – Large Deals (Strategic Pursuits)
Location: North America (Open) | Experience: 15+ years
About Tata Consultancy Services:
At TCS, we partner with leading enterprises to drive large-scale business and technology transformation. With a global delivery model, deep industry expertise, and a growing portfolio across cloud, data, and AI, we enable our clients to reimagine operations, accelerate growth, and deliver sustained value.
THE ROLE
You will lead the organization, shaping, and closure of large, complex transformation deals—owning pursuits end-to-end and engaging at the highest levels of client organizations.
THE WORK:
-
Originate & Close: Lead end-to-end ownership of large, strategic deals ($50M+), from early-stage shaping through negotiation and closure
-
Client Leadership: Build and sustain trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders; influence decision-making early in the pursuit lifecycle
-
Integrated Solutioning: Shape multi-tower offerings across managed services, cloud, digital transformation, and data/AI aligned to business outcomes
-
Deal Strategy: Define win strategies, commercial constructs, and differentiated deal narratives
-
Commercial Leadership: Lead pricing, financial structuring, contracting, and risk management
-
Global Orchestration: Collaborate across consulting, delivery, finance, and partner ecosystems in a matrixed environment
QUALIFICATIONS
-
15+ years in enterprise IT services sales, consulting, or strategic deal pursuits
-
Proven success in leading and closing large, complex, multi-year deals ($50M+)
-
Strong executive presence with experience engaging and influencing C-level stakeholders
-
Experience in digital transformation and managed services-led engagements
-
Deep understanding of deal economics, pricing strategies, and financial modeling
-
Experience working within global, matrixed organizations
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
-
Earning Potential: Industry-leading compensation with total earnings in the range of $250K–$600K+, aligned to deal performance and impact
-
Platform at Scale: Leverage Tata Consultancy Services’ global delivery model, deep domain expertise, and established client relationships
-
Strategic Access: Engage directly with senior client executives and internal leadership on high-impact, boardroom-level deals
-
Focused Deal Leadership: Lead a curated set of high-value pursuits with full ownership—not volume-driven selling
-
Career Acceleration: High visibility and the opportunity to shape large-scale, industry-defining transformation programs
-
Global Ecosystem: Work across consulting, delivery, and alliance partners to deliver integrated client outcomes
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
-
Closure of large, strategic multi-tower deals in competitive environments
-
Strong win rates across complex pursuits
-
Growth in transformation and managed services revenue
-
Trusted, long-term relationships with senior client executives
SALARY RANGE: $250,000 - $600,000+ a year
LOCATION
New York, NY
JOB FUNCTION
MARKETING AND SALES
ROLE
Lead
JOB ID
417845
DESIRED SKILLS
Sales
DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Align your degree to specialty occupation
Sales Lead roles must qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific sales title to confirm the typical education requirement, then verify your degree field directly matches the role description your employer will submit.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Sales Lead openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for sales roles. LCA history signals an employer understands the H-1B process and has cleared the DOL prevailing-wage step before.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Ask your prospective employer to run the OFLC Wage Search for your exact job title and work location before negotiations finalize. The prevailing wage locks your minimum salary into the LCA and cannot be adjusted downward after DOL certification.
Negotiate an April 1 start date in your offer
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 earliest start date. If your offer letter lists an earlier date, USCIS will still cap your employment at October 1, so build that gap into your financial planning and negotiate accordingly with the hiring manager.
Document commission structure for RFE defense
Sales Lead offers often include variable commission. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning whether the role is a true specialty occupation, a detailed offer letter separating base salary from commission and tying the base to the prevailing wage strengthens the petition significantly.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B employers must use E-Verify to confirm your work authorization on day one. Before signing an offer, ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled. An unenrolled employer cannot legally employ you under H-1B status and will create compliance problems at onboarding.
H-1B Visa Sales Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. A Sales Lead focused on enterprise software, financial products, or technical solutions with a defined degree requirement in business, marketing, or a related field is more defensible than a general retail sales lead title, which typically does not qualify.
How do I find Sales Lead employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Sales Lead openings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This tells you an employer has already navigated the DOL prevailing-wage process for similar roles, which reduces the risk of an employer backing out after an offer because they're unfamiliar with the sponsorship requirements.
Can my commission income count toward the H-1B prevailing wage requirement?
No. USCIS and DOL require that your guaranteed base salary meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your role and location as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Commission, bonuses, and variable pay are excluded from the calculation. If the base salary alone falls below the prevailing wage, the LCA cannot be certified and the H-1B petition cannot proceed.
What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted from Sales Lead to Sales Manager?
A material change in job duties, title, or work location typically requires an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. Your employer must file a new LCA reflecting the updated role and prevailing wage for the manager position. Working in the new role before the amendment is approved creates an unauthorized employment problem that can affect future visa applications.
How long does the H-1B process take for a Sales Lead position once I have an offer?
DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days in most cases. USCIS standard processing for the I-129 petition currently runs several months, though premium processing gets a decision within 15 business days for an additional fee. Factor in the October 1 cap start date if you're in the lottery, which means even a March offer won't result in authorized employment until fall.