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Account Strategist roles sit squarely in H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring, and positions at agencies, SaaS companies, and media firms have consistent LCA filing history.
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Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google’s unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and your customers. You build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering their business needs and translating them into powerful solutions to achieve their most ambitious goals. You achieve as a team with sellers, shape the future of advertising in the AI-era, and make a real impact on the millions of companies and billions of users that trust Google with their most important goals. Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $88000 - $125000 (USD) + 35% bonus target + equity + benefits
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Build trusted relationships with key client decision-makers to understand their business objectives and marketing needs.
- Analyze customer objectives, financials, and the landscape to develop high-quality agreements and align on ambitious growth goals.
- Develop Google Ads knowledge to pitch powerful, customer-focused solutions with a clear value proposition.
- Ensure effective campaign implementation by meticulously tracking and measuring the long-term impact of Google's solutions.
- Drive future customer growth and long-term partnerships by proactively identifying new opportunities with sales integrity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in advertising, sales, marketing, consulting, or media.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in launching and managing paid digital advertising campaigns, particularly in Google Ads and other digital marketing platforms.
- Experience in assessing and achieving client success via sales techniques, including effective questioning and selling.
- Experience working with channel sales, advertisers, agencies, or clients.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a portfolio in an advertising or media sales context, and achieve goals to drive growth.
- Ability to build compelling narratives and utilize storytelling as a client engagement strategy.
LOCATION
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google’s unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and your customers. You build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering their business needs and translating them into powerful solutions to achieve their most ambitious goals. You achieve as a team with sellers, shape the future of advertising in the AI-era, and make a real impact on the millions of companies and billions of users that trust Google with their most important goals. Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $88000 - $125000 (USD) + 35% bonus target + equity + benefits
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Build trusted relationships with key client decision-makers to understand their business objectives and marketing needs.
- Analyze customer objectives, financials, and the landscape to develop high-quality agreements and align on ambitious growth goals.
- Develop Google Ads knowledge to pitch powerful, customer-focused solutions with a clear value proposition.
- Ensure effective campaign implementation by meticulously tracking and measuring the long-term impact of Google's solutions.
- Drive future customer growth and long-term partnerships by proactively identifying new opportunities with sales integrity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in advertising, sales, marketing, consulting, or media.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in launching and managing paid digital advertising campaigns, particularly in Google Ads and other digital marketing platforms.
- Experience in assessing and achieving client success via sales techniques, including effective questioning and selling.
- Experience working with channel sales, advertisers, agencies, or clients.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a portfolio in an advertising or media sales context, and achieve goals to drive growth.
- Ability to build compelling narratives and utilize storytelling as a client engagement strategy.
LOCATION
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Account Strategist roles require a directly related bachelor's degree to qualify as a specialty occupation. A degree in marketing, communications, or business administration maps cleanly. A general arts degree needs supporting coursework or a credential evaluation to strengthen your case with USCIS.
Target agencies with LCA filing history
Advertising agencies, SaaS platforms, and media holding companies file LCAs for Account Strategist roles more consistently than boutique consultancies. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which employers have certified LCAs for this job title before you apply.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for Account Strategist roles, searchable by city and industry. This cuts time spent on employers who have never filed for this position type.
Check the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your LCA locks in a wage level at DOL certification. Account Strategist roles typically fall at Levels I or II. Accepting an offer below your area's prevailing wage for that level can complicate the LCA filing, so verify the tier using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions.
Clarify sponsorship scope in the offer stage
Some employers will cover H-1B filing fees but not premium processing. Ask during the offer stage whether premium processing is included, since standard H-1B adjudication timelines can extend beyond your OPT or current status end date.
Review the O*NET profile before interviews
Account Strategist duties vary significantly by employer. Reviewing the O*NET occupation profile lets you align your resume language to recognized specialty occupation tasks, which helps if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning whether the role qualifies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Account Strategist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, as long as the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as marketing, business, or communications. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the role, not just preferred. Generic roles where any bachelor's degree qualifies can draw scrutiny from USCIS, so the job description should reference a specific discipline.
Which visa types can sponsor an Account Strategist from outside the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path for Account Strategists. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews indefinitely every two years. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to a recognized USMCA profession. For longer-term options, EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship is available through PERM labor certification, though employer willingness varies.
What degree does an Account Strategist need for visa sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, advertising, or communications is the standard expectation. USCIS evaluates whether the degree field is directly related to the duties of the role. If your degree is in an unrelated field, a credential evaluation and documented equivalent experience may be needed, though this adds complexity to the petition.
How do I find Account Strategist employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists Account Strategist roles at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actually filed for this position type before.
Can an Account Strategist on OPT transition to H-1B with the same employer?
Yes. Your employer files an H-1B petition while you're still on OPT, and if selected in the lottery, your status transitions on October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization from your OPT end date through September 30, provided the petition was filed on time and remains pending or approved.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Account Strategist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.