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Strategy roles at consulting firms, corporate planning teams, and PE-backed companies regularly sponsor H-1B visas, particularly for analysts and managers with graduate degrees in business, economics, or a quantitative field. Cap-subject filings require your employer to register in the March lottery, so timing your job search to Q4 and Q1 matters.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
Product Line Strategy Manager - 19011 Description
The Product Line Strategy Manager will support Product Line Managers in the marketing and strategic offering of key product lines with a focus on market share growth.
What you will be responsible for:
- Build and maintain a good working relationship with AAR’s OEM partners
- Work with manufacturing partners and the sales team to receive product feedback and identify opportunities for market share growth
- Work with Product Line Managers and Directors to identify and execute sales initiatives and manage cross-functional projects
- Analyze and recommend pricing strategy for key product lines based on market feedback
- Create and maintain market feedback, opportunities, and sales models in Excel or similar programs
- Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget
- Assist Product Line Directors and Managers with meeting revenue and margin targets, and execute long term agreements with customers
- Travels alongside Sales Managers to visit key customers and promote products
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you will need to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in account management, sales, product management, or business strategy.
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel both domestic and international.
- Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off program
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
- The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Job
: Product Line
Primary Location
: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Schedule
: Full-time
Overtime Status
: Exempt
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
About us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
Product Line Strategy Manager - 19011 Description
The Product Line Strategy Manager will support Product Line Managers in the marketing and strategic offering of key product lines with a focus on market share growth.
What you will be responsible for:
- Build and maintain a good working relationship with AAR’s OEM partners
- Work with manufacturing partners and the sales team to receive product feedback and identify opportunities for market share growth
- Work with Product Line Managers and Directors to identify and execute sales initiatives and manage cross-functional projects
- Analyze and recommend pricing strategy for key product lines based on market feedback
- Create and maintain market feedback, opportunities, and sales models in Excel or similar programs
- Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget
- Assist Product Line Directors and Managers with meeting revenue and margin targets, and execute long term agreements with customers
- Travels alongside Sales Managers to visit key customers and promote products
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you will need to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in account management, sales, product management, or business strategy.
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel both domestic and international.
- Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off program
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
- The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Job
: Product Line
Primary Location
: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Schedule
: Full-time
Overtime Status
: Exempt
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Strategy
Frame your specialty occupation case early
USCIS scrutinizes strategy titles because the work can seem generalist. Document that your role requires a directly related degree, not just any bachelor's, by mapping your day-to-day work to specific analytical or financial functions in your offer letter.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and metro area. Running OFLC Wage Search yourself before offer negotiation lets you know the floor and avoid a last-minute compensation problem.
Target employers with cap-exempt affiliations
Strategy roles at nonprofits, universities, and government-affiliated research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery and no March deadline. If you've missed a lottery cycle, these employers let you file any time of year.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Filter your strategy job search on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have already cleared the DOL certification process for comparable roles, cutting out outreach to employers unfamiliar with sponsorship.
Resolve your OPT gap before the petition window
If you're on STEM OPT and your registration is selected in April, your H-1B status begins October 1. Confirm your OPT end date covers that gap, and notify your employer's counsel immediately if it doesn't, since cap-gap rules have strict prerequisites.
Check your O*NET classification with your attorney
Strategy roles map to several O*NET codes, including Management Analysts and Financial Managers, and the code your employer selects affects which wage level applies. A misclassified occupation code can trigger an RFE or a wage shortfall before the petition is even filed.
H-1B Visa Strategy: Frequently Asked Questions
Do strategy roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but only when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, economics, or business analytics. Titles like 'strategy associate' or 'corporate development analyst' typically qualify. Broader titles such as 'strategy generalist' can draw USCIS scrutiny if the job description doesn't establish a direct degree requirement for the specific analytical work involved.
Which employers in strategy are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Management consulting firms, investment banks with strategy divisions, and large corporations with dedicated corporate strategy or business development teams file H-1B petitions regularly for these roles. You can identify employers with active sponsorship history by searching Migrate Mate, which filters listings by verified H-1B LCA filing data so you're not guessing about a company's willingness to sponsor.
How does the H-1B lottery affect strategy job seekers specifically?
Cap-subject strategy roles require your employer to submit a registration in March, with selections made by late March or early April for an October 1 start. This means timing your offer and onboarding around a fixed annual window. If you're not selected, your employer can try again the following year, or you can explore cap-exempt employers in the nonprofit or academic sector.
Can my employer file for premium processing on an H-1B strategy petition?
Yes. Premium processing through USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days of receipt. For strategy roles where an RFE is possible due to specialty occupation questions, premium processing gives your employer's counsel time to respond and still meet a start date. Many consulting firms and finance employers elect premium processing as standard practice for competitive hiring timelines.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch strategy roles or employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers once you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. For strategy roles, the new petition must still establish specialty occupation for the incoming position, so a job title change that broadens responsibilities can require additional documentation.