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Strategic Account Executive roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Enterprise sales experience, a track record managing large accounts, and industry specialization all strengthen your petition. Many tech, SaaS, and professional services employers sponsor H-1B candidates for these roles.
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INTRODUCTION
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Strategic Account Executive reports to a Director of Strategic Accounts and is responsible for managing relationships with a defined group of corporate accounts. This role will work to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency, develop a growth roadmap, and drive sales results of their assigned accounts. The role works with C-Suite executives to deliver value and build All-In Covetrus customers. Internally this role works with key Covetrus stakeholders such as marketing, finance/pricing, DC operations, IT, legal, product, analytics, and the larger strategic accounts org to ensure Covetrus delivers value across products, services, and operations. A successful candidate should demonstrate executive presence, communication skills, an understanding of sales techniques, and the ability to navigate complex customers and organizations. The SAE also serves as a critical feedback source for market dynamics and pain points for innovation of new solutions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with corporate c-suite and VP level customer account base to uncover opportunities, share valuable insights, and grow share of wallet.
- Attain knowledge of client segments and buying cycles, business goals and objectives, biggest challenges and identify opportunities to align our Covetrus solutions to solve the decision-makers’ unmet needs and develops understanding to enhance partnerships.
- Partners with Pricing, Director of Strategic Partnerships and VP of Strategic accounts to negotiate contracts with customers in order to drive profitability and create a competitive advantage.
- Work with customers to set agreed upon strategic direction that meet their business goals and then create a formal account plan and quarterback resources needed internally to execute against. Performs quarterly business reviews that provide KPIs on value and deliverables.
- Acts as the quarterback internally to pull appropriate subject matter experts into customer discussion to sell new lines of business, drive performance, and guide the service teams to quickly resolve issues.
- Aligns with Internal and External field Regional Directors and Account Managers on corporate accounts to inform, identify opportunities, and drive pull through corporate initiatives and growth across all lines of business.
- Accountable to manage customer P&L across each client to meet or exceed targets, with emphasis on profit, revenue and growth.
- Responsible for staying informed of market dynamics, opportunities, and risks within the corporate accounts market, including conference attendance or other industry events.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 10 years of business-to-business sales experience
- Oversight and leadership of large accounts with responsibility for complex customers: experience includes (one or more) interaction with GPO’s, Corporate Consolidators, and large key accounts
- Experience working in B2B Healthcare Services (potentially experience within Animal Health, specifically)
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Strategic Mindset with demonstrated ability to anticipate and take advantage of marketplace opportunities and evolutions.
- Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills required, specifically into the C-suite.
- Ability to understand and assimilate product knowledge and technical materials related to sales and show up well in front of large, complex customers.
- Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing, and aligning cross functional teams.
- Self-motivation and goal-orientation, requiring little day-to-day supervision.
- Proficient at PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Salesforce CRM, etc.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and creating contracts, RFP’s, proposals, business plans, and business reviews.
- Excellent track record in sales and marketing.
- Cross-functional experience working with Legal, Finance, Tech Services, Sales, Marketing, Contract Management and Product management teams is required.
- Consistently meets and occasionally surpasses sales goals, showcasing an advanced understanding of the sales process, client needs, and effective relationship-building strategies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Ability to travel up to 50% or more of the time.
We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:
- 401k savings & company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Other leaves of absence
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life & disability benefits
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan
COMPENSATION
Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive.
The pay range for this position is as follows:
$107,500-$153,500
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires Strategic Account Executive positions to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm the job description references degree requirements in business, marketing, or a directly related field.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Strategic Account Executive roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. That filing history signals the employer has already navigated H-1B sponsorship for comparable roles.
Document your enterprise account portfolio now
Compile measurable outcomes from your largest accounts before negotiations start. Employers filing an H-1B petition for a sales role often face RFEs questioning specialty occupation status, and concrete revenue and account-size data strengthens the evidentiary record.
Clarify whether the employer caps attorney fees
Some employers cover USCIS filing fees but pass attorney costs to you, which is legally permissible. Ask during the offer stage which fees the company absorbs and whether premium processing is standard practice for H-1B transfers or new cap-subject petitions.
Understand the 60-day grace period before switching roles
If you leave a Strategic Account Executive position before a new employer files your H-1B transfer, you have 60 days of authorized stay. Your new employer must file the transfer petition before that window closes to maintain continuous work authorization.
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Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for Strategic Account Executive roles in the specific metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code and work location to confirm the offered wage qualifies before signing.
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Does a Strategic Account Executive role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Strategic Account Executive roles tied to enterprise software, financial services, or technical products are stronger candidates than generalist sales positions. The job description must explicitly require a relevant degree, not just prefer one.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Strategic Account Executive roles?
Search Migrate Mate for Strategic Account Executive openings filtered by H-1B sponsorship history. Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code have already established internal processes for H-1B sponsorship, which reduces friction during the offer and filing stages compared to employers doing it for the first time.
Can my H-1B be transferred if I switch Strategic Account Executive jobs mid-year?
Yes. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can begin work as soon as the receipt notice is issued, without waiting for approval. The transfer must be filed before your current authorized stay expires. If you're between jobs, the 60-day grace period governs how long you have to secure a new petition.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm promoted from Account Executive to Strategic Account Executive?
A significant title change accompanied by materially different duties may require an amended H-1B petition. USCIS considers whether the new role constitutes a material change in the terms of employment. Your employer should consult immigration counsel before the promotion takes effect, particularly if the SOC code or prevailing wage level changes.
Do Strategic Account Executive roles in SaaS or tech companies sponsor H-1B visas more often than other industries?
Technology and SaaS employers sponsor H-1B visas for Strategic Account Executive roles at higher rates than industries with less complex products, partly because the roles more easily satisfy specialty occupation requirements when technical knowledge is genuinely needed. DOL LCA disclosure data reflects which industries and employers file for this occupation most frequently.
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