Group Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Group Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in management, business, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before your visa petition, certifying prevailing wage compliance. No lottery exemption exists, but cap-exempt employers and O-1 visa alternatives are worth exploring.
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At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.
The Area Group Sales Manager for Large Market is a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel. The ideal candidate for this position is a career sales professional and a top producer within hotel sales who has demonstrated thorough performance, commitment, and expertise in direct sales. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to customer groups. Other main responsibilities include managing client accounts, conducting site inspections, and to solicit and generate business through direct sales and marketing contacts, the most complex accounts, which exhibit potential for business. Duties also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilizes Hyatt systems and coordinates customer service requirements as appropriate. The Area Large Market Group Sales Manager will also participate and may lead event meetings, sales and other staff meetings. This position also works as a team member with the sales and event management staff and is in close contact with an assigned Administrative Professional and other support staff. This position may offer the opportunity to work remotely.
Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met—they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
- Refined verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have 3-5 years of hotel sales experience.
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.
- Must have selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training.
- Preferred candidates will have knowledge of Hyatt computer systems and programs used such as Envision and Sales Force.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Complimentary & Discounted Hyatt Hotel Rooms
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance after 30 Days of Employment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Annual VIA Bus Pass/Discounted Parking
- Free Meals Provided in Employee Cafeteria
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Eligible for Financial Incentives based on performance
"All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status."
SUMMARY
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.
The Area Group Sales Manager for Large Market is a fully competent individual who has experience in the sales process and function of a hotel. The ideal candidate for this position is a career sales professional and a top producer within hotel sales who has demonstrated thorough performance, commitment, and expertise in direct sales. Responsibilities include selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to customer groups. Other main responsibilities include managing client accounts, conducting site inspections, and to solicit and generate business through direct sales and marketing contacts, the most complex accounts, which exhibit potential for business. Duties also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilizes Hyatt systems and coordinates customer service requirements as appropriate. The Area Large Market Group Sales Manager will also participate and may lead event meetings, sales and other staff meetings. This position also works as a team member with the sales and event management staff and is in close contact with an assigned Administrative Professional and other support staff. This position may offer the opportunity to work remotely.
Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met—they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
- Refined verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have 3-5 years of hotel sales experience.
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.
- Must have selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training.
- Preferred candidates will have knowledge of Hyatt computer systems and programs used such as Envision and Sales Force.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Complimentary & Discounted Hyatt Hotel Rooms
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance after 30 Days of Employment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Annual VIA Bus Pass/Discounted Parking
- Free Meals Provided in Employee Cafeteria
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Eligible for Financial Incentives based on performance
"All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status."
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Group Manager
Document your cross-functional leadership scope
Group Manager titles vary widely, so your resume must specify budget authority, headcount managed, and P&L responsibility. USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree, so vague titles without concrete scope get RFEs.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific location and management level. Employers must pay at least that amount on the LCA, so a lowball offer can legally block your sponsorship before the petition is even filed.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find Group Manager roles at employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for management positions, so you're not educating an HR team on the process from scratch during offer negotiations.
Align your degree field to the job description
If your degree is in engineering or a technical discipline but the Group Manager role is in operations, ask the employer to frame the job description around technical oversight. PERM and H-1B both require the degree field to directly relate to the duties listed.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship paths upfront
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition avoids the annual lottery entirely. Group Manager roles at these organizations are less common but do exist in research operations and academic administration.
Clarify who controls the PERM timeline
If an employer offers a green card path alongside the H-1B, ask whether PERM labor certification is handled in-house or by outside counsel. Delays in PERM filings can push your priority date back by months, directly affecting when you can adjust status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Group Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. Generic management titles can draw RFEs if the duties appear to require only general business acumen. Employers strengthen the case by tying the role to a technical discipline, such as engineering management or financial operations, and specifying degree field requirements in the job description.
What visa types are realistic for a sponsored Group Manager position?
H-1B is the most common path for Group Manager roles, requiring a specialty occupation degree and employer sponsorship through a Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. L-1A is an option if you're transferring from a multinational employer's foreign office in a managerial capacity, with no lottery requirement. EB-1C is the green card equivalent for multinational managers and bypasses the PERM labor certification process entirely.
How do I find Group Manager jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor?
Browse Group Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified sponsorship history for management positions. This saves you from applying to companies that haven't sponsored before and may hesitate when you raise the visa conversation at the offer stage.
Will a three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees if a credential evaluation confirms they're equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the relevant field. A three-year degree from countries like Australia, India, or the UK is often found equivalent when combined with relevant work experience. The evaluation must come from a recognized credential assessment organization, and the degree field must still match the Group Manager role's requirements.
Can a Group Manager qualify for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card, and is PERM required?
Yes, Group Managers can pursue EB-2 with an advanced degree or EB-3 as a skilled worker, both of which typically require PERM labor certification through DOL. PERM involves advertising the position to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, a process that can take six months or longer before the immigrant petition is even filed. EB-1C skips PERM entirely but requires the multinational manager criteria to be met.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Group Manager 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.