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Commercial Director roles on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or another long-term visa before your work authorization expires. Most hiring companies are mid-size or enterprise firms with established HR and legal infrastructure. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, shapes your negotiating timeline significantly.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States of America
widget: Full time
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is looking for a Commercial Director, who shares passion for excellence and to provide excitement in everything you do. In this position you will direct and oversee all commercial and marketing activities with the support of teams including, Sales, Catering, Conference Services, Public Relations and Revenue Management for the Resort and ensure that all activities and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per room occupied.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the commercial strategy for one of Four Seasons' most distinctive properties, where luxury is defined by intimacy, personalization and freedom rather than traditional resort conventions. With just 15 luxury tented bungalows and a highly individualized guest experience, Naviva offers an environment more akin to an exceptional boutique property than a traditional resort. The Commercial Director will play an important role in shaping how Naviva reaches guests, builds demand and brings its distinctive experiences to life through creative partnerships, compelling programming, targeted activations and innovative approaches to the luxury travel market.
This is a hands-on commercial leadership role for someone who is energized by the intimacy, agility and creativity of a small, highly specialized luxury property. The successful candidate will be comfortable working closely across departments, developing ideas and turning them into meaningful guest-facing experiences and commercially impactful initiatives. This is not a planning committee role; it requires an active leader who will drive strategy through execution and be directly engaged in bringing the commercial vision to life.
About us:
Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is an intimate, adults-only luxury retreat set across 48 acres of coastal forest on Mexico's Pacific coast, with just 15 luxury tented bungalows. As one of the world's most distinctive Four Seasons experiences, Naviva combines highly personalized Four Seasons service with a deeply immersive connection to nature, Mexican culture, adventure, culinary discovery and wellbeing. The resort is intentionally small, allowing every guest experience to be highly individualized, spontaneous and personal.
Naviva has earned recognition from leading travel publications and industry experts, including Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Gold List, 2026 Triple Crown, and Readers' Choice Awards, as well as inclusion in 50 Best Discovery. Naviva is also recognized as a Five-Star property by Forbes Travel Guide.
Naviva is designed around a different way of experiencing luxury. There are no traditional schedules or expected routines; guests are invited to shape each day around their interests and curiosity, from ocean adventures and nature experiences to culinary discovery, local culture, creative programming and personalized wellness journeys. The resort also offers access to the celebrated dining, golf, beach and recreational experiences of neighboring Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.
We are known to be an inclusive company and provide equal opportunities for our candidates. We offer our guests an unforgettable experience through highly personalized service, distinctive accommodations, exceptional culinary experiences and immersive programming, all framed by the natural beauty of Mexico's Pacific coast and delivered by highly qualified professionals in the luxury hospitality industry.
Requirements
- Education: 3 year university/college degree (or equivalent)
- Experience: 3 – 5 years of employment in a related position
- Skills and Abilities: Requires strong revenue and budget management skills
- Work Location: Candidates may be based on property in Punta Mita, Mexico, or home-based in the United States or Mexico.
- Travel required: Regular
- Hours required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.
We expect from you:
- Recruit, select and familiarise marketing department personnel with the Resort and their functions.
- Train and guide marketing department personnel in the performance of their duties as to specific position responsibilities, performance techniques, reporting procedures, etc.
- Conduct performance evaluations and follow up with marketing department personnel.
- The ability to build a positive working environment.
- Implement activities that positively impact Resort RevPAR performance.
- Review and monitor competitive hotels and resorts so as to formulate recommendations on product, programming and service enhancements to remain competitive.
- Identify sources of business available to the Resort and establish priority marketing opportunities in the solicitation of that business.
- Develop and implement the Annual Marketing Plan.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with other departments particularly those with mutual guest contact.
- Develop special promotional programs, guest activations and partnerships to stimulate trial, create awareness and generate revenue.
- Develop the advertising and business promotion budget in conjunction with the Annual Marketing Plan.
- Identify creative opportunities to bring Naviva's distinctive experiences, programming and points of difference to new and existing audiences.
- Develop innovative commercial initiatives that strengthen Naviva's positioning within the luxury travel market and drive qualified demand for the Resort.
- Actively engage with Resort leadership and operational teams to translate commercial strategies into tangible guest experiences, programming and activations.
- A Team Player and have interpersonal sensitivity.
You can expect:
- Participation in a team of professionals in luxury hotel industry
- Excellent working environment
- Access to an attractive benefits package
- Performance evaluations
- Continuous development and learning opportunities
- Complementary nights in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide
- Life insurance
- Optimum facilities for employees (Transportation, employees restaurant and laundry for uniforms)
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
Job ID: REQ10392458
Location: San Francisco, California, United States of America
widget: Full time
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is looking for a Commercial Director, who shares passion for excellence and to provide excitement in everything you do. In this position you will direct and oversee all commercial and marketing activities with the support of teams including, Sales, Catering, Conference Services, Public Relations and Revenue Management for the Resort and ensure that all activities and bookings are focused to yield maximum revenue per room occupied.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the commercial strategy for one of Four Seasons' most distinctive properties, where luxury is defined by intimacy, personalization and freedom rather than traditional resort conventions. With just 15 luxury tented bungalows and a highly individualized guest experience, Naviva offers an environment more akin to an exceptional boutique property than a traditional resort. The Commercial Director will play an important role in shaping how Naviva reaches guests, builds demand and brings its distinctive experiences to life through creative partnerships, compelling programming, targeted activations and innovative approaches to the luxury travel market.
This is a hands-on commercial leadership role for someone who is energized by the intimacy, agility and creativity of a small, highly specialized luxury property. The successful candidate will be comfortable working closely across departments, developing ideas and turning them into meaningful guest-facing experiences and commercially impactful initiatives. This is not a planning committee role; it requires an active leader who will drive strategy through execution and be directly engaged in bringing the commercial vision to life.
About us:
Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort is an intimate, adults-only luxury retreat set across 48 acres of coastal forest on Mexico's Pacific coast, with just 15 luxury tented bungalows. As one of the world's most distinctive Four Seasons experiences, Naviva combines highly personalized Four Seasons service with a deeply immersive connection to nature, Mexican culture, adventure, culinary discovery and wellbeing. The resort is intentionally small, allowing every guest experience to be highly individualized, spontaneous and personal.
Naviva has earned recognition from leading travel publications and industry experts, including Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Gold List, 2026 Triple Crown, and Readers' Choice Awards, as well as inclusion in 50 Best Discovery. Naviva is also recognized as a Five-Star property by Forbes Travel Guide.
Naviva is designed around a different way of experiencing luxury. There are no traditional schedules or expected routines; guests are invited to shape each day around their interests and curiosity, from ocean adventures and nature experiences to culinary discovery, local culture, creative programming and personalized wellness journeys. The resort also offers access to the celebrated dining, golf, beach and recreational experiences of neighboring Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.
We are known to be an inclusive company and provide equal opportunities for our candidates. We offer our guests an unforgettable experience through highly personalized service, distinctive accommodations, exceptional culinary experiences and immersive programming, all framed by the natural beauty of Mexico's Pacific coast and delivered by highly qualified professionals in the luxury hospitality industry.
Requirements
- Education: 3 year university/college degree (or equivalent)
- Experience: 3 – 5 years of employment in a related position
- Skills and Abilities: Requires strong revenue and budget management skills
- Work Location: Candidates may be based on property in Punta Mita, Mexico, or home-based in the United States or Mexico.
- Travel required: Regular
- Hours required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.
We expect from you:
- Recruit, select and familiarise marketing department personnel with the Resort and their functions.
- Train and guide marketing department personnel in the performance of their duties as to specific position responsibilities, performance techniques, reporting procedures, etc.
- Conduct performance evaluations and follow up with marketing department personnel.
- The ability to build a positive working environment.
- Implement activities that positively impact Resort RevPAR performance.
- Review and monitor competitive hotels and resorts so as to formulate recommendations on product, programming and service enhancements to remain competitive.
- Identify sources of business available to the Resort and establish priority marketing opportunities in the solicitation of that business.
- Develop and implement the Annual Marketing Plan.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with other departments particularly those with mutual guest contact.
- Develop special promotional programs, guest activations and partnerships to stimulate trial, create awareness and generate revenue.
- Develop the advertising and business promotion budget in conjunction with the Annual Marketing Plan.
- Identify creative opportunities to bring Naviva's distinctive experiences, programming and points of difference to new and existing audiences.
- Develop innovative commercial initiatives that strengthen Naviva's positioning within the luxury travel market and drive qualified demand for the Resort.
- Actively engage with Resort leadership and operational teams to translate commercial strategies into tangible guest experiences, programming and activations.
- A Team Player and have interpersonal sensitivity.
You can expect:
- Participation in a team of professionals in luxury hotel industry
- Excellent working environment
- Access to an attractive benefits package
- Performance evaluations
- Continuous development and learning opportunities
- Complementary nights in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide
- Life insurance
- Optimum facilities for employees (Transportation, employees restaurant and laundry for uniforms)
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Commercial Director
Target companies with a proven sponsorship track record
Large and mid-size firms in technology, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing regularly sponsor commercial leadership roles. Check employer H-1B visa filing history through DOL disclosure data to confirm they have sponsored similar senior positions before.
Address your OPT status early in the process
Raise work authorization in the first or second conversation, not at the offer stage. Senior hiring managers appreciate transparency, and it filters out employers who won't sponsor before you invest weeks in their process.
Quantify your commercial impact in concrete terms
Revenue growth, deal size, and pipeline numbers are the language of commercial leadership. Employers sponsoring a senior hire need to justify the cost, so your track record must clearly exceed what a local candidate offers.
Understand how your OPT timeline aligns with H-1B filing windows
H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. Map your OPT expiration against this cycle so both you and the employer know exactly how much runway exists and whether a cap-gap period applies.
Build relationships with founders and C-suite decision-makers
At the Commercial Director level, hiring decisions often bypass standard HR pipelines. Executive introductions and advisory connections carry more weight than applications, and those relationships can also accelerate internal sponsorship approvals.
Frame sponsorship as a long-term retention investment
Employers covering legal and filing fees want confidence you will stay. Come prepared to discuss your three-to-five year commercial vision for the role. Demonstrating strategic commitment reduces perceived risk around sponsoring a senior hire.
Commercial Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Commercial Director in the United States?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study, and Commercial Director positions qualify under business, management, and related disciplines. Your OPT EAD card is your work authorization document. The role itself raises no special restrictions, but you must secure H-1B or another long-term visa before your OPT period ends.
How does the STEM OPT extension affect my chances of landing a Commercial Director role?
A 24-month STEM extension gives you significantly more runway than the standard 12-month OPT period, which changes the sponsorship calculus for employers. With up to 36 months of total authorized work time, you can survive one H-1B lottery cycle without losing status, making you a far less risky hire for companies working through their sponsorship process. STEM eligibility typically requires a degree in a qualifying field such as computer science, engineering, or a quantitative business discipline.
What types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Commercial Director on OPT?
Technology companies, global manufacturing firms, pharmaceutical organizations, and financial services companies sponsor Commercial Director roles most frequently. These industries have dedicated immigration counsel, established HR processes for sponsorship, and sufficient revenue to absorb legal costs. Startups occasionally sponsor senior commercial hires when the candidate is considered critical to growth, but the process is less predictable. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to identify companies actively hiring at this level.
Does a Commercial Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. H-1B classification requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. A Commercial Director role tied to a specific domain such as enterprise software sales, life sciences commercialization, or financial products generally qualifies. Generic commercial leadership roles with no clear degree requirement can face USCIS scrutiny. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess the specific job description and title before filing.
What should I do if my OPT expires before the H-1B lottery result is announced?
If your employer filed an H-1B petition before your OPT expired, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working legally during this period without any additional filing. If you did not make the lottery or your employer missed the filing deadline, you'll need to explore alternatives such as the O-1 visa, an employer-sponsored L-1 visa transfer, or leaving the United States temporarily while the petition is processed.