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Territory Sales Representatives on H-1B visas need employers who file Labor Condition Applications for sales roles classified under SOC codes like 41-4012. This page lists companies with active H-1B sponsorship history for territory-based sales positions, so you can target employers already familiar with the filing process.
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Department: Rust-Oleum Sales Support
Reports To: National Account Executive
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Rust-Oleum provides what you need to succeed - Paid training, a company car, car insurance and travel reimbursement, cell phone and laptop. This position is also eligible for bonuses. To thrive, you must be self-motivated and show up every day ready to meet and teach customers and Big Box Home Centers associates about our best-in-class products. Must reside in or around Ann Arbor, MI.
*Great Opportunity for Recent College Grad with Retail Experience looking for Career Potential.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Territory Sales Representative is responsible for selling company products to Home Centers retailors in assigned region of Ann Arbor, MI. Builds and maintains relationships with retail partners in order to sell company products to end-users.
Responsibilities:
- Sells company products through building and maintaining relationships with retail partner- Home Centers.
- Creates awareness and demand for company products.
- Addresses product and brand specific questions from consumers and store staff.
- Showcases and promotes products through in-store demonstrations, district events, and contractor events.
- Provides store assistance with handling customer issues, including providing store management guidance with resolution.
- Ensures proper promotional placement, adequate POP, proper inventory levels, and effective down stocking.
- Trains retail staff on new and existing company products.
- Maintains and repairs merchandising displays and sets shelving according to provided planograms.
- Performs other duties as assigned in the interest of Rust-Oleum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Entry level to 2 years of experience with a basic knowledge of retail merchandising, product promotions, and product demonstrations.
- Ability to build relationships with a variety of people and communicate in a style that is friendly, relatable, and persuasive.
- Able to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
- Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data.
- Strong organizational ability, attention to detail and follow-up skills.
- Strong time management skills to ensure all assigned locations are visited.
- Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Able to handle products as appropriate for demonstration purposes.
Salary range is $55,000 - $65,000, bonus eligible.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases. Associates are 100% vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Job Title: Territory Sales Representative
Department: Rust-Oleum Sales Support
Reports To: National Account Executive
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
Rust-Oleum provides what you need to succeed - Paid training, a company car, car insurance and travel reimbursement, cell phone and laptop. This position is also eligible for bonuses. To thrive, you must be self-motivated and show up every day ready to meet and teach customers and Big Box Home Centers associates about our best-in-class products. Must reside in or around Ann Arbor, MI.
*Great Opportunity for Recent College Grad with Retail Experience looking for Career Potential.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Territory Sales Representative is responsible for selling company products to Home Centers retailors in assigned region of Ann Arbor, MI. Builds and maintains relationships with retail partners in order to sell company products to end-users.
Responsibilities:
- Sells company products through building and maintaining relationships with retail partner- Home Centers.
- Creates awareness and demand for company products.
- Addresses product and brand specific questions from consumers and store staff.
- Showcases and promotes products through in-store demonstrations, district events, and contractor events.
- Provides store assistance with handling customer issues, including providing store management guidance with resolution.
- Ensures proper promotional placement, adequate POP, proper inventory levels, and effective down stocking.
- Trains retail staff on new and existing company products.
- Maintains and repairs merchandising displays and sets shelving according to provided planograms.
- Performs other duties as assigned in the interest of Rust-Oleum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Entry level to 2 years of experience with a basic knowledge of retail merchandising, product promotions, and product demonstrations.
- Ability to build relationships with a variety of people and communicate in a style that is friendly, relatable, and persuasive.
- Able to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
- Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data.
- Strong organizational ability, attention to detail and follow-up skills.
- Strong time management skills to ensure all assigned locations are visited.
- Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Able to handle products as appropriate for demonstration purposes.
Salary range is $55,000 - $65,000, bonus eligible.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases. Associates are 100% vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Territory Sales Representative
Match your degree to your territory role
H-1B requires a specialty occupation, so document how your degree in business, marketing, or a technical field directly supports the sales role. A mismatch between your credentials and job duties is a common RFE trigger for sales positions.
Search LCA filings for sales-specific employers
Pull DOL LCA disclosure data filtered to SOC code 41-4012 to see which companies have sponsored H-1B workers in outside or territory sales roles. Use Migrate Mate to surface this filing history by employer without downloading raw OFLC disclosure files.
Target employers with existing sales H-1B history
Many companies sponsor H-1B roles in engineering or IT but haven't filed for sales positions. Focus your search on employers who have previously certified an LCA for a sales or business development title, not just those with high overall H-1B filing volume.
Clarify territory assignment in your offer letter
USCIS requires that the worksite address on your I-129 and LCA reflect where you'll actually work. If your territory covers multiple states or includes a home office, your employer needs to post LCA notices at each covered worksite before filing.
Check prevailing wage for your specific territory
Sales prevailing wages vary significantly by geography. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I through Level IV wage for SOC 41-4012 in each metro area you'll cover, and confirm your offered salary meets the highest applicable rate.
File before your OPT ends, not at cap season
H-1B cap filings open in March for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization while your petition is pending, but only if your employer filed before your OPT end date.
H-1B Visa Territory Sales Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Territory Sales Representative role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It can, but USCIS scrutinizes sales roles more than technical positions. The key is showing that your specific role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as business, marketing, or a technical discipline tied to the product you're selling. Generic outside sales positions that accept any degree are harder to support. Roles selling complex technical, pharmaceutical, or financial products have stronger approval records.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for sales roles before?
DOL LCA disclosure data shows every employer that has filed a certified Labor Condition Application, including the job title and SOC code. Migrate Mate filters this data by occupation so you can identify companies with a proven H-1B filing history specifically for territory sales or business development roles, rather than relying on employers who only sponsor technical positions.
What happens to my H-1B if my territory or employer changes?
Changing employers requires a new H-1B petition filed by the new company before you start work, though portability rules under AC21 allow you to begin working for a new employer once the transfer petition is received by USCIS if you've been in valid H-1B status for at least a year. A territory change that moves your primary worksite to a new metropolitan statistical area also requires your employer to file an amended LCA reflecting the new work location.
Does working from home as a Territory Sales Representative affect my H-1B?
Yes. If you work remotely from a home office not listed as a worksite on your original LCA, your employer may need to file an amended I-129 with an updated LCA covering your home address. USCIS and DOL have issued guidance requiring LCA notice posting at each location where you regularly work, including home offices used more than occasionally.
How long does H-1B sponsorship typically take for a sales hire?
The DOL LCA certification takes up to seven business days. After that, your employer files the I-129 petition with USCIS, which runs three to five months under standard processing or around two weeks with premium processing. If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, your start date will be October 1 of the fiscal year your registration is selected, regardless of when the petition was filed.