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Business Developer roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship when the position requires specialized knowledge in business strategy, market expansion, or commercial negotiations tied to a relevant bachelor's degree. Singapore nationals skip the H-1B lottery entirely, with 5,400 annual slots that consistently go unfilled and consulate processing replacing the USCIS petition route.
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The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon's scale, speed, and ability to build, invent, and simplify a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.
The Decarbonization Strategy team is seeking a Tech Business Developer III to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships that advance Amazon's decarbonization objectives. In this role, you will own the management of complex, cross-functional business development opportunities — from evaluating and managing partner relationships to tracking and reporting on their business impact.
You will define and execute BD strategy with limited oversight, working across Amazon's Sustainability Science & Technology, Finance, and Public Policy teams to drive outcomes with cross-organizational impact.
The ideal candidate combines strong business development instincts with fluency in decarbonization frameworks and the external landscape of standards, policy, and market mechanisms. They will bring experience managing complex stakeholder ecosystems and translating evolving external developments into actionable strategies that inform internal roadmaps and business priorities.
A key dimension of this role involves engaging with external standard-setting bodies and industry coalitions shaping GHG accounting methodologies and supply chain emissions frameworks.
Key job responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships and complex cross-functional deals that advance Amazon's decarbonization strategy; own the full partner lifecycle from sourcing through ongoing relationship management.
- Develop and execute business development strategy that complements broader program and product goals; gather and synthesize partner feedback to inform priorities and direction.
- Engage with external standard-setting bodies, industry coalitions, and technical working groups relevant to GHG accounting, supply chain emissions, and related decarbonization frameworks to bring Amazon’s expertise to these forums.
- Build and maintain relationships with a diverse external ecosystem including standard setters, academics, civil society organizations, and industry leaders.
- Translate evolving external standards developments into actionable corporate strategy; collaborate with Sustainability Science, Technology, and Finance teams to ensure internal standards and data infrastructure reflect emerging best practices.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader for both internal and external audiences; communicate complex topics clearly across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
- Partner with internal product and service teams to surface market and partner insights that inform future development priorities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of in program management, workforce strategy development, or metrics-driven decision making experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
- 6+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a related field, with a track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing complex deals.
- 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional programs and delivering measurable outcomes across multiple teams and organizations.
- Demonstrated experience building and managing external stakeholder ecosystems, including government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, or standard-setting bodies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights and make data-driven recommendations in highly ambiguous environments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to present and advocate effectively to senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Familiarity with product-level carbon accounting methodologies, including product carbon footprint (PCF) standards and emerging ISO or sector-specific guidance.
- Track record of convening diverse stakeholders from civil society, industry, and government around climate or sustainability initiatives.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon's scale, speed, and ability to build, invent, and simplify a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.
The Decarbonization Strategy team is seeking a Tech Business Developer III to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships that advance Amazon's decarbonization objectives. In this role, you will own the management of complex, cross-functional business development opportunities — from evaluating and managing partner relationships to tracking and reporting on their business impact.
You will define and execute BD strategy with limited oversight, working across Amazon's Sustainability Science & Technology, Finance, and Public Policy teams to drive outcomes with cross-organizational impact.
The ideal candidate combines strong business development instincts with fluency in decarbonization frameworks and the external landscape of standards, policy, and market mechanisms. They will bring experience managing complex stakeholder ecosystems and translating evolving external developments into actionable strategies that inform internal roadmaps and business priorities.
A key dimension of this role involves engaging with external standard-setting bodies and industry coalitions shaping GHG accounting methodologies and supply chain emissions frameworks.
Key job responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships and complex cross-functional deals that advance Amazon's decarbonization strategy; own the full partner lifecycle from sourcing through ongoing relationship management.
- Develop and execute business development strategy that complements broader program and product goals; gather and synthesize partner feedback to inform priorities and direction.
- Engage with external standard-setting bodies, industry coalitions, and technical working groups relevant to GHG accounting, supply chain emissions, and related decarbonization frameworks to bring Amazon’s expertise to these forums.
- Build and maintain relationships with a diverse external ecosystem including standard setters, academics, civil society organizations, and industry leaders.
- Translate evolving external standards developments into actionable corporate strategy; collaborate with Sustainability Science, Technology, and Finance teams to ensure internal standards and data infrastructure reflect emerging best practices.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader for both internal and external audiences; communicate complex topics clearly across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
- Partner with internal product and service teams to surface market and partner insights that inform future development priorities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of in program management, workforce strategy development, or metrics-driven decision making experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
- 6+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or a related field, with a track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing complex deals.
- 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional programs and delivering measurable outcomes across multiple teams and organizations.
- Demonstrated experience building and managing external stakeholder ecosystems, including government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, or standard-setting bodies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights and make data-driven recommendations in highly ambiguous environments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to present and advocate effectively to senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Familiarity with product-level carbon accounting methodologies, including product carbon footprint (PCF) standards and emerging ISO or sector-specific guidance.
- Track record of convening diverse stakeholders from civil society, industry, and government around climate or sustainability initiatives.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Arlington
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree aligns with the role
H-1B1 visa requires a direct connection between your academic field and the Business Developer position. A degree in business administration, economics, or international trade satisfies this. A degree in an unrelated field requires documented evidence that your coursework covered the core analytical and commercial competencies the role demands.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search for Labor Condition Application filings under business development and sales operations occupational codes. Employers who have filed LCAs recently already understand the H-1B1 visa process and won't need to learn it from scratch before extending you an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to the process rather than cold-pitching employers on a visa they may be unfamiliar with.
Frame your Singapore market knowledge as a specialty asset
Business Developer roles at U.S. companies expanding into Southeast Asia often require specialized regional market knowledge that domestic candidates don't have. During interviews, position your Singapore-based networks, regulatory familiarity, and bilingual capabilities as professional expertise justifying the specialty occupation classification.
Clarify the LCA wage requirement before negotiating compensation
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupational code and work location before filing the LCA with DOL. Check the applicable wage level using OFLC Wage Search against your role's SOC code so you enter salary discussions knowing the minimum DOL will accept.
Understand what happens if your H-1B1 expires between renewals
H-1B1 visa is granted in one-year increments with no automatic grace period for status lapses the way some other visa categories handle gaps. If your employer delays renewal paperwork, your authorization can lapse. Confirm your employer's internal HR timeline for initiating the LCA recertification at least 90 days before your current status expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, economics, marketing, or international trade. Roles focused on strategic market expansion, commercial partnership development, or revenue operations typically satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Generic sales roles that accept any degree or no degree are harder to qualify and may draw scrutiny from consular officers.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for Business Developer positions?
The H-1B1 visa skips the annual lottery entirely, which is the single biggest practical difference for Singapore nationals in business development. H-1B has an 85,000-slot cap with far more registrants than slots, meaning most applicants don't get selected. H-1B1 has 5,400 reserved slots for Singapore nationals that have never been exhausted, and you apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than waiting for USCIS to adjudicate a petition.
How do I find Business Developer jobs where employers already understand H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Business Developer roles at employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore filing history, so you're not spending time educating hiring managers on a visa process they've never encountered. Employers already familiar with the LCA certification and consular process move significantly faster from offer to approval than those encountering it for the first time.
Can I switch Business Developer employers after receiving H-1B1 status?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA certification and a new consular application. Unlike H-1B portability rules under AC21, the H-1B1 visa doesn't allow you to start with a new employer while a transfer petition is pending. You'll need your new employer to complete the full LCA and consular process before you begin working, which means planning the transition carefully to avoid a gap in authorization.
What documentation should I prepare before applying for Business Developer roles with H-1B1 sponsorship?
Have your academic transcripts and degree certificates evaluated by a NACES-recognized credential evaluation service before you begin applying. Many U.S. employers and consular officers need confirmation that your Singaporean bachelor's degree meets the U.S. equivalency standard for the specialty occupation. Also prepare a detailed resume that clearly maps your business development experience to the specific functions listed in each job description, since the LCA requires an occupational code match.