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Sales Specialist jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal resorts, retail operations, and tourism-driven employers who need temporary staff for peak periods. Employers must file a temporary labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 66,000 annual cap means timing your application early is critical.
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Location: 3450 Millikin Ct Ste a, Columbus, OH 43228
Job Description:
The Material Sales Specialist is responsible for driving sales growth by building and maintaining strong customer relationships, providing knowledgeable product recommendations, and managing material orders from initial quote through final delivery. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in fencing materials, installation methods, and industry applications through hands-on training and ongoing professional development. Success in this position requires strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with contractors, builders, homeowners, and internal team members. The ideal candidate has experience in sales, building materials, or construction-related products and is comfortable working in both showroom and job site environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist walk-in, call-in, and online customers by professionally handling inquiries, providing product information, and supporting fencing material purchases.
- Generate customer quotes, process sales orders, and assist customers with standard product catalog selections while proactively following up on opportunities to drive sales and close deals.
- Recommend products based on customer needs, site conditions, and project specifications; sell accessories such as posts, gates, hardware, and tools to increase order value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, installers, and dealers.
- Maintain expertise in a wide range of fencing products including wood, chain link, vinyl, aluminum, and steel fencing.
- Explain differences in materials, grades, finishes, and installation techniques.
- Stay current on product trends, pricing, and competitor offerings.
- Help customers understand local codes or HOA requirements related to fencing (where applicable).
- Work with purchasing, warehouse, and delivery teams to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.
- Monitor inventory levels and notify management of restocking needs.
- Coordinate delivery schedules or pickups and communicate updates to customers.
- Resolve issues related to backorders, delays, or product defects quickly and professionally.
- Continuous improvement of systems, processes, and documentation to enhance efficiency and provide the highest quality support to customers and employees.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in sales, building materials, or fencing supply preferred.
- Knowledge of wood, chain link, vinyl, aluminum, and other fencing types (preferred).
- Experience in customer-facing roles; team oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) (preferred).
- Familiarity with local fencing codes or installation practices (preferred).
Job Title: Material Sales Specialist
Location: 3450 Millikin Ct Ste a, Columbus, OH 43228
Job Description:
The Material Sales Specialist is responsible for driving sales growth by building and maintaining strong customer relationships, providing knowledgeable product recommendations, and managing material orders from initial quote through final delivery. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in fencing materials, installation methods, and industry applications through hands-on training and ongoing professional development. Success in this position requires strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with contractors, builders, homeowners, and internal team members. The ideal candidate has experience in sales, building materials, or construction-related products and is comfortable working in both showroom and job site environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist walk-in, call-in, and online customers by professionally handling inquiries, providing product information, and supporting fencing material purchases.
- Generate customer quotes, process sales orders, and assist customers with standard product catalog selections while proactively following up on opportunities to drive sales and close deals.
- Recommend products based on customer needs, site conditions, and project specifications; sell accessories such as posts, gates, hardware, and tools to increase order value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, installers, and dealers.
- Maintain expertise in a wide range of fencing products including wood, chain link, vinyl, aluminum, and steel fencing.
- Explain differences in materials, grades, finishes, and installation techniques.
- Stay current on product trends, pricing, and competitor offerings.
- Help customers understand local codes or HOA requirements related to fencing (where applicable).
- Work with purchasing, warehouse, and delivery teams to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.
- Monitor inventory levels and notify management of restocking needs.
- Coordinate delivery schedules or pickups and communicate updates to customers.
- Resolve issues related to backorders, delays, or product defects quickly and professionally.
- Continuous improvement of systems, processes, and documentation to enhance efficiency and provide the highest quality support to customers and employees.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in sales, building materials, or fencing supply preferred.
- Knowledge of wood, chain link, vinyl, aluminum, and other fencing types (preferred).
- Experience in customer-facing roles; team oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) (preferred).
- Familiarity with local fencing codes or installation practices (preferred).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Specialist
Confirm your role qualifies as temporary
H-2B visa covers seasonal and peak-load needs, not permanent sales positions. Ask prospective employers to confirm their need is tied to a recurring season or a one-time event before you invest time in the application process.
Pull your O*NET occupational profile early
Your employer's labor certification must align with the DOL's occupational classification for Sales Specialist roles. Reviewing the O*NET profile before your offer letter is drafted helps catch mismatches that delay certification.
Search Migrate Mate to find verified H-2B sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter Sales Specialist openings by employers with documented H-2B filing history, so you're targeting companies that have completed the labor certification process before, not those learning it alongside you.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you know the floor before negotiating, and flag any discrepancy to your employer immediately.
Track which annual cap half covers your start date
The 66,000 H-2B cap splits into two halves: October through March and April through September. If your seasonal sales role starts in summer, you're competing in a smaller filing window, so make sure your employer files as early as USCIS allows.
Request a copy of the certified labor certification
Once DOL certifies the employer's temporary labor certification, ask for a copy before your I-129 is filed with USCIS. Errors in the certified document are harder to correct after filing and can stall your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Sales Specialist jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Sales Specialist openings specifically by employers with H-2B filing history, so you're only seeing roles where sponsorship is a realistic option. Because H-2B requires the employer to complete a DOL labor certification before USCIS can process your petition, targeting companies already familiar with that process significantly reduces delays and failed applications.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Sales Specialist role?
Yes. USCIS issues a maximum of 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-slot halves by start date. If your employer misses the filing window for your half, you may not receive a visa even if the petition is otherwise approvable. Employers filing for summer sales roles should submit as early as USCIS begins accepting petitions for that period.
Can I change employers if I'm already in the U.S. on an H-2B visa?
H-2B status is employer-specific, so you can't simply transfer to a new sales employer without a new petition. Your new employer must complete a fresh DOL labor certification and file a new I-129 with USCIS. You also cannot begin work for the new employer until USCIS approves the new petition, which means timing a job change mid-season is often impractical.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-2B petition?
You'll need a valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond your intended stay, and copies of any prior U.S. visa records if applicable. For Sales Specialist roles, having documentation of relevant sales experience or training can support the employer's case that you meet the job requirements stated in the certified labor certification. Your employer handles DOL and USCIS filings, but your records need to be ready quickly once the process starts.