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Business Development jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship don't require a lottery, Singaporean nationals apply directly at the U.S. consulate under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. The 5,400 annual cap rarely fills, so qualified professionals in BD roles can move from offer letter to visa stamp without competing against thousands of petitions.
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Amazon is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader who can drive strategic partnerships and complex business initiatives across Worldwide Operations, our global logistics and fulfillment business. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon’s strategy and future growth. As a Corporate Business Development (CorpBD) leader you will be responsible for generating, negotiating, managing, and executing some of Amazon’s most complex and high impact strategic partnership activities. This includes working on deals and projects which are unconventional in nature, forward-looking, need a centralized advocate, and have broader implications for Amazon.
This role will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon. You will need to work collaboratively with internal stakeholder teams to understand where our relative advantages/risks lie as well as current trends around innovation, technology, and customer behavior. We dive deep and provide thoughtful technical analysis, are adaptable and action-oriented, and focused on quickly gaining enough context to enable informed decision-making. Identifying and executing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships is our primary objective. You will be required to handle multiple projects that may span a variety of business categories and be forward-thinking to effectively negotiate terms that benefit Amazon and our customers. Proving you are an effective negotiator is a critical part of this job.
We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical, technical and strategic thinker who is passionate about Amazon’s growth, innovation, and operations. The ideal candidate is an independent thinker who enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with senior cross-functional teams, and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. CorpBD is a small, tight-knit team who values authentic, strong-willed individuals that think creatively and will proactively seek out opportunities to advance the growth initiatives of Amazon’s businesses.
Worldwide Operations is Amazon’s global logistics and fulfillment business. Corp BD is part of Amazon’s centralized Business Corporate Development team, and is responsible for generating, managing, and executing some of Amazon’s most complex and high impact partnership activities and transactions. We regularly work with major technology companies as well as high-growth start-ups to identify new strategic opportunities. Our team’s work spans across all of global operations, which include Amazon Robotics, Last Mile Delivery, Global Logistics, Amazon Air, and other key teams. You will be working on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects at Amazon, as we evolve as a global leader in end-to-end supply chain and technology-enabled logistics.
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for innovative leaders who can:
- Take the lead to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage complex and high-profile partnerships that create new capabilities or significantly advance strategies of our internal teams.
- Drive strategic initiatives from conception through negotiation and successful deal execution.
- Evaluate the economic and strategic cost-benefit of partnerships and negotiate assertively on behalf of Amazon.
- Lead cross-functional teams including Product, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, and senior management to execute on the relationships.
- Proactively seek out new business models and partner opportunities, leveraging subject matter expertise and ability to develop conviction independently.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal executives at Amazon.
A day in the life
What makes this role exciting:
- Opportunity to work on transformative projects in logistics and operations
- Ability to influence and shape strategic direction at the highest levels of the company
- Work in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and creative solutions alongside rigor and detail.
- Regular interaction with senior Amazon leaders as well as C-level executives from numerous partners
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of professional or military experience
- 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross-functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals
- Experience in strategic business development, product management, investment banking, legal or other fields that involve commercial partnership negotiations
- Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence others internally and externally
- Self-starter with the experience to excel in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment with general interest/familiarity in operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- End-to-end deal experience, including identifying, developing, and executing successful partnerships
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze cap tables, income, balance sheet and cash flow statements. Can construct an operating P&L, model deals, and articulate cost/benefit analyses
- Proficiency with technology, and experience working with engineering and technical leaders
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, WA, Seattle
SALARY
193,600.00 - 261,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader who can drive strategic partnerships and complex business initiatives across Worldwide Operations, our global logistics and fulfillment business. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon’s strategy and future growth. As a Corporate Business Development (CorpBD) leader you will be responsible for generating, negotiating, managing, and executing some of Amazon’s most complex and high impact strategic partnership activities. This includes working on deals and projects which are unconventional in nature, forward-looking, need a centralized advocate, and have broader implications for Amazon.
This role will be highly visible at the most senior levels of Amazon. You will need to work collaboratively with internal stakeholder teams to understand where our relative advantages/risks lie as well as current trends around innovation, technology, and customer behavior. We dive deep and provide thoughtful technical analysis, are adaptable and action-oriented, and focused on quickly gaining enough context to enable informed decision-making. Identifying and executing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships is our primary objective. You will be required to handle multiple projects that may span a variety of business categories and be forward-thinking to effectively negotiate terms that benefit Amazon and our customers. Proving you are an effective negotiator is a critical part of this job.
We are seeking an innovative, creative, analytical, technical and strategic thinker who is passionate about Amazon’s growth, innovation, and operations. The ideal candidate is an independent thinker who enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with senior cross-functional teams, and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving. CorpBD is a small, tight-knit team who values authentic, strong-willed individuals that think creatively and will proactively seek out opportunities to advance the growth initiatives of Amazon’s businesses.
Worldwide Operations is Amazon’s global logistics and fulfillment business. Corp BD is part of Amazon’s centralized Business Corporate Development team, and is responsible for generating, managing, and executing some of Amazon’s most complex and high impact partnership activities and transactions. We regularly work with major technology companies as well as high-growth start-ups to identify new strategic opportunities. Our team’s work spans across all of global operations, which include Amazon Robotics, Last Mile Delivery, Global Logistics, Amazon Air, and other key teams. You will be working on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects at Amazon, as we evolve as a global leader in end-to-end supply chain and technology-enabled logistics.
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for innovative leaders who can:
- Take the lead to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage complex and high-profile partnerships that create new capabilities or significantly advance strategies of our internal teams.
- Drive strategic initiatives from conception through negotiation and successful deal execution.
- Evaluate the economic and strategic cost-benefit of partnerships and negotiate assertively on behalf of Amazon.
- Lead cross-functional teams including Product, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, and senior management to execute on the relationships.
- Proactively seek out new business models and partner opportunities, leveraging subject matter expertise and ability to develop conviction independently.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal executives at Amazon.
A day in the life
What makes this role exciting:
- Opportunity to work on transformative projects in logistics and operations
- Ability to influence and shape strategic direction at the highest levels of the company
- Work in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and creative solutions alongside rigor and detail.
- Regular interaction with senior Amazon leaders as well as C-level executives from numerous partners
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of professional or military experience
- 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross-functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals
- Experience in strategic business development, product management, investment banking, legal or other fields that involve commercial partnership negotiations
- Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence others internally and externally
- Self-starter with the experience to excel in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment with general interest/familiarity in operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- End-to-end deal experience, including identifying, developing, and executing successful partnerships
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze cap tables, income, balance sheet and cash flow statements. Can construct an operating P&L, model deals, and articulate cost/benefit analyses
- Proficiency with technology, and experience working with engineering and technical leaders
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, WA, Seattle
SALARY
193,600.00 - 261,900.00 USD annually
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Align your degree to BD specialty occupation
H-1B1 visa requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a directly related bachelor's degree. For Business Development, degrees in business, marketing, economics, or international relations satisfy this, a general arts degree without a business concentration often doesn't.
Search employer LCA filings through Migrate Mate
Pull verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history by occupation code on Migrate Mate. You'll see which companies have actively sponsored H-1B1 Singapore roles in Business Development, so you target employers with a documented track record rather than guessing.
Request consular processing, not change of status
H-1B1 Singapore can't be processed through USCIS as a change of status the way H-1B visa can. Your employer files the LCA with DOL, but you attend the visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, build that into your timeline when negotiating a start date.
Confirm your employer understands annual renewal
H-1B1 visa is issued in one-year increments and must be renewed annually through the consulate, unlike H-1B's three-year initial period. Raise this early in offer negotiations so HR isn't surprised by the recurring filing requirement and your start date isn't delayed.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary ask
Before your offer stage, run OFLC Wage Search for your Business Development SOC code and the employer's metro area. DOL requires the LCA wage to meet prevailing wage, knowing Level I through IV thresholds lets you negotiate from the same data your employer's attorney will use.
Check O*NET before framing your specialty occupation case
Business Development titles vary widely. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific role to confirm the job zone classification and typical education requirement. Roles coded as requiring a bachelor's in a specific field strengthen your specialty occupation argument during consular review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development role qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B1?
It depends on how the role is defined and what degree the employer requires. Business Development positions that demand a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, or a directly related field generally qualify. Roles written as general sales or account management without a specific degree requirement are harder to support. The consular officer reviews the job duties and the employer's LCA to make that determination.
How does H-1B1 Singapore compare to H-1B for Business Development professionals?
H-1B1 Singapore skips the lottery entirely and processes through the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than USCIS, which means no cap-subject registration period and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 is issued in one-year increments rather than three, and it doesn't carry the same dual intent protections H-1B does, so your nonimmigrant intent will receive closer scrutiny at each renewal.
How do I find Business Development employers who sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for Business Development roles. This shows you which companies have a real track record of H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship rather than those who simply say they're open to it. Targeting employers with existing LCA filings cuts the negotiation time and reduces the risk of falling through at the offer stage.
Can I switch Business Development employers while on H-1B1 Singapore status?
Yes, but H-1B1 visa doesn't have portability rules the way H-1B does under AC21. Your new employer needs to file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to return to the U.S. Embassy in Singapore for a new visa stamp before re-entering. If you're already in the U.S., you'll need to depart and complete consular processing under the new employer before resuming work.
What happens if my H-1B1 visa expires before my employer files the renewal LCA?
H-1B1 visa doesn't carry an automatic cap-gap extension like H-1B, so a gap between your visa stamp expiry and the new LCA approval can create a status problem. Your employer's DOL LCA must be filed and certified before your current status lapses. Build at least 60 days of lead time into your renewal cycle and confirm your employer's HR team has that date flagged well in advance.