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Trade Marketing Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before your petition, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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INTRODUCTION
At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.
Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced marketer with knowledge of the North American commercial market to partner with our most important strategic accounts in the region. In this role, you will be accountable for developing and executing marketing strategy within the reseller channel to achieve marketing goals and business results. You will partner with many cross functional partners across Bose including our sales organization, omnichannel marketing team, search marketing team, consumer insights team and partnerships teams. You will work closely with the marketing analytics team to unlock digital growth opportunities and advance our data maturity with our partners. You will play a critical role in championing our reseller partners within Bose and driving consideration and conversion of Bose at our reseller partners.
What you will be responsible for
- Define the optimal strategy for the implementation of the global marketing plan at Trade level, and accountable for the execution and the results.
- Lead the marketing input to the ongoing business plan required to achieve the monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
- Partner multifunctionally in the identification of consumer & category opportunities and lead its marketing execution.
- Build strong relationships with external marketing partners to unlock differentiated activations driving mutually beneficial results.
- Understand the marketing impact on the business plan and build quarterly Trade Marketing plans to drive Bose’s Annual Operating Plan.
- Execute against aligned local retail marketing plan to meet retail merchandising guideline, digital marketing campaigns, investment guidelines, priorities and goals.
- Identify additional creative needs based on customized channel requirements.
- Identify and set specific KPIs to measure success and effectiveness of retail marketing activities to drive continuous improvement in sell-thru.
- Track results from the activities carried out & ensure adequate ROI on trade marketing investments.
- Collaborate with the merchandising team to deliver in-store solutions that achieve aligned objectives.
- Work closely with display team and marketing team on trade creative asset development to ensure successful campaign deployment.
- Analyze market trends and retail sell-thru data to recommend adaptions to current plans & inform future activations.
What we value
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in trade/reseller marketing/digital marketing roles.
- Must have experience working with resellers and reseller media networks.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or business management or similar.
- Business travel required – support reseller discussion on-site as needed.
- Knowledge about retail trade / channel marketing is highly preferred.
- Proven results in marketing strategy development and execution.
- Experience with accountability for sales and marketing targets and working with cross-functional teams and alongside a sales organization.
- Have a shopper first mindset and proven ability to optimize across all touchpoints in the consumer journey.
At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $106,000-$145,750. The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary.
In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.
Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.
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Map your degree to the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to trade marketing management. A marketing or business degree maps cleanly, but a degree in an unrelated field means your employer will need to document equivalency through coursework or progressive work experience.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Trade Marketing Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. LCA history signals a structured sponsorship process, not a one-off exception that stalls after an offer.
Ask about cap-exempt status before accepting an offer
Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the lottery entirely. Trade marketing roles exist at these institutions, and a cap-exempt employer can file your H-1B at any point in the year.
Verify your offered wage against the prevailing wage level
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Trade Marketing Manager in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you know whether the number they propose meets the legal floor.
Document campaign ownership and cross-functional scope in your resume
USCIS scrutinizes whether a trade marketing role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Resumes that show budget authority, retailer negotiation, and P&L accountability make the specialty occupation argument more defensible than those listing only executional tasks.
File premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. If your employer is switching you from OPT or another status before a hard onboarding date, premium processing eliminates the approval timeline as a variable in your start date planning.
H-1B Visa Trade Marketing Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Trade Marketing Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Trade Marketing Manager as a specialty occupation because the duties, including channel strategy, promotional planning, and retail execution analysis, normally require at minimum a bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a closely related field. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition, and O*NET classification for this role supports the degree requirement argument.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Search Migrate Mate for Trade Marketing Manager positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history. LCA disclosure data shows which companies have filed for this occupation code, which is a reliable indicator that their HR and legal teams already understand the process rather than treating sponsorship as an unfamiliar exception.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better trade marketing offer?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. A new Trade Marketing Manager role at a different consumer goods or retail company typically qualifies, but your new employer must file a transfer petition before your current authorization lapses.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer eliminates the trade marketing team?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to either find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. During that window your employer is required to offer return transportation costs to your home country. Filing a transfer petition or a change of status application before the 60 days expire is the critical step to preserving your lawful presence.
Does the nature of trade marketing work, such as spending time at retail accounts or traveling, create any H-1B complications?
Regular travel to retailer or distributor locations generally doesn't require amended petitions as long as you're working for the same employer on the same approved duties. However, extended worksite assignments at a third-party location may trigger short-term worksite rules under USCIS policy, which can require additional LCA filings for those locations. Confirming your expected travel pattern with your employer's immigration counsel before filing avoids surprises.