H-2B Visa Development Manager Jobs
Development Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through U.S. employers in construction, resort development, and seasonal infrastructure projects. Employers must obtain DOL labor certification before filing, and H-2B visas are capped at 66,000 annually, so early coordination with a sponsoring employer is essential for seasonal project timelines.
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Growth creates opportunity! We are seeking an A-Player to join our vibrant local business, which is part of a progressive horticultural organization with national reach. As the Business Development Manager, you'll:
- Build the market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.
- Prospect via cold call, email, drop-ins, trade shows and networking in property management groups.
- Utilize Aspire CRM to document and track related information on all opportunities at all pipeline stages.
- Collect property and service data and validate field measurement take-offs for proposal development.
- Present all proposals face to face with the prospect.
- Follow the hand-off process for transitioning the new client to the field operations team.
- Manage all customer communication with proper urgency.
If this sounds exciting to you, we are seeking a leader with these qualifications:
- 3-5+ years' sales or marketing experience in the service industry.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Experience and success in increasing revenue through generation of leads.
- Shows an understanding of the challenges facing the industry at present and illustrate a knowledge of the operational attention to detail that will be required to succeed within the industry.
- Capacity to make critical judgments, solve problems and demonstrate careful attention to detail.
- Determination to exceed the goals of position, department, and company by working independently and as an effective leader.
- Experience managing sales and estimation processes (job costing, proposals, etc.)
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
- A Winning Attitude!
As a Keesen Landscape Management Business Developer, you will enjoy:
- Competitive salary, plus a healthy performance and incentive program based on closed sales
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle reimbursement package
- Full suite of health insurance - medical, dental, vision, etc.
- 401(k) with company match
- Professional development opportunities
- Exceptional company culture
Requirements
NA
Compensation:
$75000 - $85000
Additional Details:
For over 50 years, Keesen Landscape has built an industry leading reputation by rising before the sun, rolling up our sleeves, growing healthy plants and creating beautiful landscapes. We are "Rooted in Relationships" and our exceptional service is built on the character of our people. Before we ever plant a tree, we build our team, fostering a foundation of trust, respect, and honesty.
The Opportunity
Growth creates opportunity! We are seeking an A-Player to join our vibrant local business, which is part of a progressive horticultural organization with national reach. As the Business Development Manager, you'll:
- Build the market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.
- Prospect via cold call, email, drop-ins, trade shows and networking in property management groups.
- Utilize Aspire CRM to document and track related information on all opportunities at all pipeline stages.
- Collect property and service data and validate field measurement take-offs for proposal development.
- Present all proposals face to face with the prospect.
- Follow the hand-off process for transitioning the new client to the field operations team.
- Manage all customer communication with proper urgency.
If this sounds exciting to you, we are seeking a leader with these qualifications:
- 3-5+ years' sales or marketing experience in the service industry.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Experience and success in increasing revenue through generation of leads.
- Shows an understanding of the challenges facing the industry at present and illustrate a knowledge of the operational attention to detail that will be required to succeed within the industry.
- Capacity to make critical judgments, solve problems and demonstrate careful attention to detail.
- Determination to exceed the goals of position, department, and company by working independently and as an effective leader.
- Experience managing sales and estimation processes (job costing, proposals, etc.)
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
- A Winning Attitude!
As a Keesen Landscape Management Business Developer, you will enjoy:
- Competitive salary, plus a healthy performance and incentive program based on closed sales
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle reimbursement package
- Full suite of health insurance - medical, dental, vision, etc.
- 401(k) with company match
- Professional development opportunities
- Exceptional company culture
Requirements
NA
Compensation:
$75000 - $85000
Additional Details:
For over 50 years, Keesen Landscape has built an industry leading reputation by rising before the sun, rolling up our sleeves, growing healthy plants and creating beautiful landscapes. We are "Rooted in Relationships" and our exceptional service is built on the character of our people. Before we ever plant a tree, we build our team, fostering a foundation of trust, respect, and honesty.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Development Manager
Document your project management credentials early
Gather proof of past development projects you've managed, including scope, team size, and outcomes. H-2B visa petitions require employers to justify the temporary need, and your documented track record helps them build that case.
Target employers with recurring seasonal development cycles
Resorts, ski developments, and seasonal construction firms often rehire H-2B workers annually. A company that sponsored a Development Manager last season already knows the DOL labor certification process, making your path through sponsorship faster.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-2B filing history in development and construction. This cuts out employers who say they're open to sponsorship but have never navigated the DOL certification or USCIS petition process.
Understand how the cap split affects your start date
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap is split into 33,000 for each fiscal half-year. If your seasonal project starts after April 1, you're competing in a separate pool. Confirm your project's start date before your employer files, because a missed cap window means waiting six months.
Confirm the employer will file before the DOL wage deadline
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before starting the labor certification. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify what DOL has set for Development Manager roles in the project's location, so there are no surprises when the offer is formalized.
Clarify the job duties match an H-2B eligible occupation
Development Manager responsibilities vary widely. Confirm with your employer that the role's primary duties align with a recognized temporary non-agricultural occupation and that the position isn't classified under H-1B visa specialty occupation criteria, which would require a different petition entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Development Manager jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search, because it filters employers by verified H-2B filing history so you're only seeing companies that have actually sponsored workers through the DOL certification and USCIS petition process. Searching general job boards won't tell you whether an employer has navigated H-2B before, which matters significantly for a time-sensitive seasonal role.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Development Manager role?
Yes. The H-2B program is capped at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, divided into two half-year pools of 33,000 each. If the cap for your half-year fills early, your employer's petition may be denied even if it's otherwise approvable. Employers typically file as early as 90 days before the work start date to stay ahead of cap exhaustion, so your project's seasonal timeline directly determines which cap period you're competing in.
What makes a Development Manager role eligible for H-2B rather than H-1B sponsorship?
H-2B covers temporary non-agricultural positions where the employer can demonstrate a one-time, seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent need. If the Development Manager role is tied to a defined project season, such as a resort build-out or a recurring construction cycle, it can qualify. Roles that require a specific bachelor's degree in a directly related field and are ongoing may fall under H-1B instead, so the employer's framing of the position's duration and nature is critical.
Can I extend my H-2B status if the development project runs longer than expected?
H-2B status can be extended in increments of up to one year, with a maximum total stay of three years before you must leave the U.S. for at least three consecutive months. Your employer must file an extension petition with USCIS before your current period expires and must still demonstrate that the temporary need continues. Extensions are not automatic and depend on the project scope remaining consistent with the original labor certification.