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Sales Director roles in the U.S. qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration or marketing. Singaporean nationals skip the H-1B lottery entirely, and the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, giving you a reliable path into senior sales leadership.
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INTRODUCTION
Your work days are brighter here.
We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Workmates pride themselves on winning while having fun! That means supporting each other while driving accountability for amazing results and performance. This team is no different. Everything we do inspires a brighter work day for all. The Enterprise Management Sales team at Workday helps the company to continue to grow by balancing integrity and innovation, ensuring Workmates have the environment to bring their best self, and get better by pushing and developing themselves and the Workmates around them.
We are looking for an exceptional leader with a stellar sales record that will capitalize on strategic accounts, be a self-starter and love working in a dynamic environment with an amazing team of people.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Regional Sales Director, you will use your extensive sales and leadership experience to lead, coach and mentor a team of Senior Account Executives selling Workday’s Solutions. You will lead a team of passionate, enthusiastic and motivated people who want to be part of one of the most innovative and disruptive cloud companies on the planet. In this role, you will:
- Be a key leader focused on driving new business for Workday
- Lead a team focused on driving complex sales cycles through orchestrating internal teams of pre-sales, value management, bid management, inside sales, marketing and sales support
- Use your experience to lead, coach and mentor a field sales team for your assigned territory
- Employ effective selling strategies to successfully position Workday as a viable cloud partner of choice to alternative to legacy ERP solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (M4)
- 8+ years experience selling cloud/ SaaS/ ERP/ analytics solutions
- 8+ years experience managing complex sales cycles from start to finish with a track record of successful revenue/quota attainment
- 5+ years experience as a leader in a team selling environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (M5)
- 2+ years of field sales management experience as a SaaS company, ideally focused on new business acquisition, with additional 8+ years as a field sales representative
- 8+ Experience selling cloud/ SaaS/ ERP solutions
- 8+ years experience managing complex sales cycles from start to finish with a track record of successful revenue/quota attainment
- 5+ years experience as a leader in a team selling environment
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of the strategic competitive landscape by staying up to date with trends and customer needs so you can effectively position Workday solutions within accounts
- Proven experience of pulling together different business units to maximize on sales
- Experience maintaining accurate forecasting data and business modeling for senior leadership
- Self-starter attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
COMPENSATION
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.NY.New York City
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $174,000 USD - $261,000 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $174,000 USD - $261,000 USD
OUR APPROACH TO FLEXIBLE WORK
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law.
Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email accommodations@workday.com, as far in advance as possible.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation
Sales Director roles must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning your degree field must directly relate to the position. A business administration, marketing, or economics degree strengthens your case more than a general arts credential when the employer files your LCA.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for Sales Managers in your target metro before your offer conversation so the number your employer proposes actually clears the LCA threshold.
Target companies with existing trade agreement visa history
Search for employers who have previously filed H-1B1 visa or TN visas rather than only H-1B filers. Companies with trade agreement visa experience already understand consulate-based processing and won't need to build internal approval workflows from scratch around your application.
Find H-1B1 Singapore Sales Director jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with documented H-1B1 Singapore filing history on Migrate Mate. Targeting companies that have sponsored Singaporean nationals before removes the education barrier of explaining the visa to an HR team that has never encountered it.
Confirm your employer files the LCA before resigning
Your employer submits the Labor Condition Application to DOL and must receive certification before your consulate appointment can proceed. Get written confirmation of the LCA submission timeline and don't give notice to your current employer until certification is in hand.
Prepare a specialty occupation letter before the interview
Consular officers assess whether Sales Director duties genuinely require a degree, not just prefer one. Ask your employer to draft a position description letter explaining why a bachelor's in a specific field is a minimum requirement, not a general preference, before your visa interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as business administration, marketing, or economics. Generic sales roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face scrutiny at the consulate. The employer's job description should specify the degree requirement as a minimum, not a preference, and your own credential must align with that field.
How does H-1B1 Singapore differ from H-1B for Sales Director positions?
H-1B1 Singapore bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed at the U.S. consulate in Singapore rather than through USCIS. The 5,400-visa annual cap has never been exhausted, so timing is not a competitive factor. The trade-off is that H-1B1 does not permit dual intent, meaning you cannot hold an immigrant visa petition simultaneously, which affects green card planning for Sales Directors in long-term U.S. roles.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas for Sales Directors?
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies with documented H-1B1 Singapore filing history. Enterprise technology, financial services, and multinational manufacturing firms with Asia-Pacific sales operations tend to be most familiar with the visa because they already maintain Singaporean entities. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify are also better positioned to execute the LCA filing efficiently.
How long does H-1B1 Singapore visa processing take for a Sales Director applicant?
The DOL typically certifies the Labor Condition Application within seven business days of submission. After LCA certification, your consulate appointment wait time depends on availability at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. The H-1B1 visa is issued in one-year increments and renewable indefinitely at the consulate, so plan for annual renewals rather than a single multi-year approval.
Can a Sales Director on H-1B1 Singapore change employers mid-role?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and receive certification before you can legally begin work in the new position. Unlike H-1B portability rules, H-1B1 visa does not carry the same USCIS petition-based transfer mechanism, so there is no authorized grace period to start working for the new employer while the filing is pending. Coordinate your start date accordingly.