Commercial Account Executive Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Commercial Account Executives in the U.S. typically qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Enterprise-focused roles at larger tech and SaaS companies sponsor most frequently. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We’ve learned that scammers are impersonating Commvault team members—including HR and leadership—via email or text. These bad actors may conduct fake interviews and ask for personal information, such as your social security number.
What to know:
- Commvault does not conduct interviews by email or text.
- We will never ask you to submit sensitive documents (including banking information, SSN, etc) before your first day.
- Commvault recruiters may contact prospective candidates through LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms regarding career opportunities. If you are unsure whether a recruiting communication is legitimate, review the profile to ensure they have a badge verifying them as a Commvault employee.
If you suspect a recruiting scam, please contact us at wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) delivers continuous recovery for the AI era. We help organizations stay ready for constant disruption by returning critical data, applications, identities, and AI systems to a clean, trusted state. Our purpose-built recovery solutions span cloud-native and hybrid environments, leveraging AI to enable resilience at enterprise scale.
The Opportunity
The Commercial Account Executive is responsible for achieving quota by selling solutions into a defined territory that includes current Commvault customers and prospects. The position is a field sales account role where the AE will engage in face-to-face sales with customers either directly or through partners. The Account Executive (AE) is responsible for territory planning, new account acquisition and servicing existing clients while working with local resellers and alliance partners. The AE must articulate an in-depth understanding of the prospect’s environment, current challenges/goals and have the ability to align Commvault solutions to those challenges/goals including a financial and strategic value proposition. The candidate must have a history of success in selling complex software platforms (vs. IT component or narrow focused tools) to new logo accounts and have significant experience selling within the local partner ecosystem.
Candidate must live in Philadelphia Greater Area to be considered for the role.
What you’ll do…
- Identify and qualify leads, and generate new business opportunities in order to achieve revenue quota on a quarterly and annual basis
- Maintain a high level of face-to-face meeting activity with customers, prospects and partners on a weekly basis
- Develop a territory plan to best leverage partners, alliances and existing relationships to build and maintain a robust pipeline of new logo opportunities
- Identify and build strategic relationships with local partners to aid in pipeline generation
- Lead partner relationships, assist in rolling out partner programs and partner sales and technical enablement
- Cultivate strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of contact
- Prepare and present sales proposals and presentations to new and existing clients with quantifiable business cases and strategic and technical value propositions
- Negotiate and close deals following the company’s practices and processes
- Leverage internal sales tools and processes to drive opportunities to a successful close
- Ensure orders meet all legal and financial requirements
- Plan, attend and coordinate executive briefings
- Maintain a high level of relevant industry, Commvault and driven knowledge
Who you are…
- Possess a Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of five years’ proven success in software sales
- Understanding of the storage management industry, products, competitors, history, emerging trends and changing marketplace
- Minimum of two years’ success in identifying, building relationships and selling with channel partners
- Excellent communication skills, persuasive, listening skills
- Background in IT infrastructure
Meet the Hiring Manager:
Michael Carroll, VP Commercial Sales
You’ll love working here because:
- High income earning opportunities based on self-performance
- Opportunity for Presidents Club
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
- Generous competitive benefits supporting your health, financial security, and work-life balance
Ready to #makeyourmark at Commvault? Apply now!
LI-JM1
Thank you for your interest in Commvault. Reflected below is the minimum and maximum base salary range for this role. At Commvault we use broad salary ranges in our job postings to reflect the diverse levels of expertise and experience among our candidates and is not reflective of the total compensation and benefits package. The specific salary offered will be determined based on your unique qualifications, including your relevant experience, skills, and the value you bring to the role. While the range provides a general idea of the compensation, it is important to note that placements within the range are not automatic and will be carefully considered to ensure a fair and competitive offer. We are committed to rewarding talent and experience.
Pay Range
$93,500—$185,150 USD
Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always 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 and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.
Commvault’s goal is to make interviewing inclusive and accessible to all candidates and employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to participate in the interview process or apply for a position at Commvault, please email accommodations@commvault.com For any inquiries not related to an accommodation please reach out to wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We’ve learned that scammers are impersonating Commvault team members—including HR and leadership—via email or text. These bad actors may conduct fake interviews and ask for personal information, such as your social security number.
What to know:
- Commvault does not conduct interviews by email or text.
- We will never ask you to submit sensitive documents (including banking information, SSN, etc) before your first day.
- Commvault recruiters may contact prospective candidates through LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms regarding career opportunities. If you are unsure whether a recruiting communication is legitimate, review the profile to ensure they have a badge verifying them as a Commvault employee.
If you suspect a recruiting scam, please contact us at wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) delivers continuous recovery for the AI era. We help organizations stay ready for constant disruption by returning critical data, applications, identities, and AI systems to a clean, trusted state. Our purpose-built recovery solutions span cloud-native and hybrid environments, leveraging AI to enable resilience at enterprise scale.
The Opportunity
The Commercial Account Executive is responsible for achieving quota by selling solutions into a defined territory that includes current Commvault customers and prospects. The position is a field sales account role where the AE will engage in face-to-face sales with customers either directly or through partners. The Account Executive (AE) is responsible for territory planning, new account acquisition and servicing existing clients while working with local resellers and alliance partners. The AE must articulate an in-depth understanding of the prospect’s environment, current challenges/goals and have the ability to align Commvault solutions to those challenges/goals including a financial and strategic value proposition. The candidate must have a history of success in selling complex software platforms (vs. IT component or narrow focused tools) to new logo accounts and have significant experience selling within the local partner ecosystem.
Candidate must live in Philadelphia Greater Area to be considered for the role.
What you’ll do…
- Identify and qualify leads, and generate new business opportunities in order to achieve revenue quota on a quarterly and annual basis
- Maintain a high level of face-to-face meeting activity with customers, prospects and partners on a weekly basis
- Develop a territory plan to best leverage partners, alliances and existing relationships to build and maintain a robust pipeline of new logo opportunities
- Identify and build strategic relationships with local partners to aid in pipeline generation
- Lead partner relationships, assist in rolling out partner programs and partner sales and technical enablement
- Cultivate strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of contact
- Prepare and present sales proposals and presentations to new and existing clients with quantifiable business cases and strategic and technical value propositions
- Negotiate and close deals following the company’s practices and processes
- Leverage internal sales tools and processes to drive opportunities to a successful close
- Ensure orders meet all legal and financial requirements
- Plan, attend and coordinate executive briefings
- Maintain a high level of relevant industry, Commvault and driven knowledge
Who you are…
- Possess a Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of five years’ proven success in software sales
- Understanding of the storage management industry, products, competitors, history, emerging trends and changing marketplace
- Minimum of two years’ success in identifying, building relationships and selling with channel partners
- Excellent communication skills, persuasive, listening skills
- Background in IT infrastructure
Meet the Hiring Manager:
Michael Carroll, VP Commercial Sales
You’ll love working here because:
- High income earning opportunities based on self-performance
- Opportunity for Presidents Club
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
- Generous competitive benefits supporting your health, financial security, and work-life balance
Ready to #makeyourmark at Commvault? Apply now!
LI-JM1
Thank you for your interest in Commvault. Reflected below is the minimum and maximum base salary range for this role. At Commvault we use broad salary ranges in our job postings to reflect the diverse levels of expertise and experience among our candidates and is not reflective of the total compensation and benefits package. The specific salary offered will be determined based on your unique qualifications, including your relevant experience, skills, and the value you bring to the role. While the range provides a general idea of the compensation, it is important to note that placements within the range are not automatic and will be carefully considered to ensure a fair and competitive offer. We are committed to rewarding talent and experience.
Pay Range
$93,500—$185,150 USD
Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always 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 and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.
Commvault’s goal is to make interviewing inclusive and accessible to all candidates and employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to participate in the interview process or apply for a position at Commvault, please email accommodations@commvault.com For any inquiries not related to an accommodation please reach out to wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Commercial Account Executive Jobs
Target SaaS and enterprise tech employers
Large SaaS, cloud, and enterprise software companies sponsor Commercial Account Executives far more often than SMB-focused firms. Their legal infrastructure and recurring hiring volume make sponsorship a routine part of the offer process.
Lead with quota attainment, not just experience
Sponsoring employers want evidence you'll perform. Citing specific quota attainment percentages and deal sizes in your resume signals ROI and reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring a candidate who requires visa processing time.
Understand the specialty occupation argument
H-1B approval for sales roles depends on proving the position requires a specific bachelor's degree. Roles with defined industry verticals, like fintech or healthcare SaaS, build a stronger specialty occupation case than generalist sales positions.
Avoid roles titled 'Sales Representative'
Job titles matter to USCIS. 'Commercial Account Executive' signals complexity and seniority. Roles titled 'Sales Rep' or 'Business Development Rep' face higher USCIS scrutiny and are less likely to pass the specialty occupation threshold.
Time your search around the H-1B lottery
H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're job searching in mid-year, ask employers about cap-exempt options or O-1 visa alternatives so you're not waiting an additional year for the next lottery cycle.
Browse sponsorship-verified listings on Migrate Mate
Not every account executive posting comes with sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for employers with active sponsorship history, saving time you'd otherwise spend applying to roles where visa support was never a realistic option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Account Executive role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but approval depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, finance, or marketing. Generic sales roles often fail this test, but enterprise-facing AE positions with defined technical or industry verticals have a stronger case. Employer documentation matters significantly.
What degree do I need for a Commercial AE role to support an H-1B petition?
A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or a related field is the standard baseline. The degree must align specifically with the job duties, not just with sales broadly. If your degree is in an unrelated field, extensive and directly relevant work experience can sometimes substitute, though this weakens the specialty occupation argument and increases USCIS scrutiny during adjudication.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor visa for this role?
Enterprise SaaS companies, cloud platform providers, and large financial technology firms sponsor Commercial Account Executives most consistently. Companies with dedicated immigration counsel and high-volume sales hiring, particularly those with headcounts above 500, are structurally better positioned to run sponsorship. Migrate Mate lists verified sponsoring employers so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is actually available.
Can I get an O-1 visa as a Commercial Account Executive?
Yes, though the bar is high. The O-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability, typically through awards, high compensation relative to peers, critical role at a distinguished organization, or contributions of major significance. Top-performing AEs with documented national rankings, industry recognition, or a track record at well-known companies have the strongest cases. An immigration attorney can assess whether your profile clears the threshold.
What happens to my visa status if I miss quota and get let go?
If you're on an H-1B visa and lose your job, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new employer willing to file a transfer petition, leave the U.S., or change to another visa status. The grace period begins the day employment ends, not when you're notified. Starting a job search immediately and identifying sponsoring employers quickly is critical, since USCIS processing can take several weeks even with premium processing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Commercial Account Executive 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.