Business Development Officer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Business Development Officer roles attract visa sponsorship through H-1B visa and TN visa pathways when the position requires a directly related bachelor's degree. Employers in tech, finance, and consulting file LCAs regularly for these roles, making sponsorship more common than candidates expect.
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Direct and execute all marketing and direct sales activities for a Financial Advisor team with a goal of increasing client retention to sustain and grow revenue. Provide leadership to the Financial Advisor team and contribute to the short- and long-term strategic planning and overall training of the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Participate in the establishment of the strategic direction of the Financial Advisor team to increase revenue.
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Develop and execute a cohesive branding strategy to maximize client retention and increase new business.
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Create all external marketing collateral.
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Facilitate a direct calling effort on centers of influence within the community and build strong relationships with internal partners to foster new sources of revenue and increase referral activity.
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Remain knowledgeable of and familiar with all products currently offered by Truist Wealth and complete continuing education requirements.
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Plan and execute all team events, including functions co-branded with internal partners such as Wealth and Insurance.
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Oversee the use of contact management tools to track all business and prospecting activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training and work-related experience
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Demonstrated ability to effectively manage people and projects
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A thorough understanding of the advertising review process as mandated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA)
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Strong writing and presentation skills
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Significant experience planning client and prospect events
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Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
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Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office products
Preferred Qualifications:
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FINRA Series 7, 66 (or 63/65) and Life & Health Insurance licenses
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Sound working knowledge of holistic banking/investment platforms, products, services, operations, and systems
The annual base salary for this position is $57,880-106,730
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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JOB SUMMARY
Direct and execute all marketing and direct sales activities for a Financial Advisor team with a goal of increasing client retention to sustain and grow revenue. Provide leadership to the Financial Advisor team and contribute to the short- and long-term strategic planning and overall training of the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Participate in the establishment of the strategic direction of the Financial Advisor team to increase revenue.
-
Develop and execute a cohesive branding strategy to maximize client retention and increase new business.
-
Create all external marketing collateral.
-
Facilitate a direct calling effort on centers of influence within the community and build strong relationships with internal partners to foster new sources of revenue and increase referral activity.
-
Remain knowledgeable of and familiar with all products currently offered by Truist Wealth and complete continuing education requirements.
-
Plan and execute all team events, including functions co-branded with internal partners such as Wealth and Insurance.
-
Oversee the use of contact management tools to track all business and prospecting activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training and work-related experience
-
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage people and projects
-
A thorough understanding of the advertising review process as mandated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA)
-
Strong writing and presentation skills
-
Significant experience planning client and prospect events
-
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
-
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office products
Preferred Qualifications:
-
FINRA Series 7, 66 (or 63/65) and Life & Health Insurance licenses
-
Sound working knowledge of holistic banking/investment platforms, products, services, operations, and systems
The annual base salary for this position is $57,880-106,730
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Business Development Officer Jobs
Align your degree to the role
Consular officers and USCIS scrutinize whether your degree field directly connects to business development. A degree in business administration, marketing, or economics strengthens your specialty occupation case far more than a general arts degree.
Search LCA filing history by role
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have certified LCAs specifically for Business Development Officer titles. This filters out companies that only sponsor engineers and surfaces the ones actively sponsoring your exact role type.
Target industry verticals with consistent sponsorship
Tech platforms, SaaS companies, and multinational consulting firms file LCAs for business development roles far more consistently than retail or hospitality employers. Narrowing your outreach to these verticals cuts wasted applications significantly.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter early
If you hold a three-year bachelor's degree, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer starts the LCA process. Employers won't sponsor without confirmed equivalency, and delays here stall the entire filing timeline.
Clarify commission structure before the LCA is filed
DOL requires the LCA to certify a wage that meets prevailing wage standards. If your offer includes variable commission, confirm with your employer that the base salary alone satisfies the OFLC Wage Search threshold for your location before filing begins.
Use TN if you're Canadian or Mexican
Business development roles that map to economist, management consultant, or scientific technologist categories on the USMCA list may qualify for TN status. Canadian nationals can apply at a port of entry with no USCIS petition required, bypassing H-1B lottery timing entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Development Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Business development roles that involve market analysis, strategic partnerships, or financial modeling tend to qualify more readily than generalist sales roles where any degree is accepted.
Which visa types commonly sponsor Business Development Officer positions?
H-1B is the most common pathway for non-USMCA nationals. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession. Australian nationals should check E-3 visa eligibility since there is no lottery and the annual cap has never been exhausted, making it faster than H-1B for qualifying roles.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Business Development Officers?
Migrate Mate shows verified sponsorship history for employers who have filed LCAs for business development roles. Browsing by role and location on Migrate Mate saves you from applying to companies that only sponsor technical positions and never business development or commercial roles.
Does my employer need to do anything special if my business development role includes travel?
Yes. If you travel to client sites in different metro areas for more than a few days, your employer may need to post LCA notices and file amended petitions with USCIS for each new worksite location. Roles with heavy field-based client work require more compliance overhead than office-based business development positions.
What degree is typically required for visa sponsorship in a Business Development Officer role?
A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, economics, finance, or a closely related field is what USCIS expects for a specialty occupation determination. Degrees in unrelated fields can still qualify if the job duties map closely to that degree's curriculum, but your employer's attorney will need to build a stronger evidence record for the I-129 petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Business Development Officer 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.