International Sales Director Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
International Sales Director roles attract H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and TN visa sponsorship from multinationals with established international hiring pipelines. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application certifying prevailing wage compliance before you can start. Cross-border revenue experience and demonstrated team leadership strengthen specialty occupation classification under USCIS standards.
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Stuller's Sales team plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth by developing innovative strategies connecting with customers and elevating their business potential. The team is focused on delivering personalized solutions, building lasting partnerships, and contributing to the overall success and expansion of Stuller’s offerings.
The Senior International Sales Manager leads the international business, operations, and bilingual sales teams while developing and executing strategies that support business growth, market expansion, and customer engagement. This role partners across the organization to strengthen international customer relationships, drive team performance, and improve processes that enhance the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute international sales strategies that support company growth and expansion into global markets.
- Lead, coach, and mentor international sales and operations team members to drive performance and professional development.
- Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), sales targets, and team accountability metrics.
- Analyze sales data and prepare reports to evaluate business performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to implement programs, initiatives, and goals that align with international business objectives.
- Plan and execute sales campaigns, promotions, and customer engagement activities that increase market awareness and revenue growth.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and operational efficiency while reducing costs.
- Participate in customer visits, trade shows, industry events, and other activities that support international business development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of experience leading projects, driving initiatives, and meeting established deadlines.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish, including translation capabilities.
- Leadership or people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, or supporting team performance.
- Experience analyzing business performance data, sales metrics, and key performance indicators.
- Knowledge of customer service, sales operations, and business performance reporting.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment while managing multiple priorities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing or supporting sales strategies, customer engagement initiatives, or business growth efforts in international or multicultural markets.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support collaboration across multiple time zones.
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for customer visits, trade shows, sales events, and other business activities.
Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.
INTRODUCTION
Stuller's Sales team plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth by developing innovative strategies connecting with customers and elevating their business potential. The team is focused on delivering personalized solutions, building lasting partnerships, and contributing to the overall success and expansion of Stuller’s offerings.
The Senior International Sales Manager leads the international business, operations, and bilingual sales teams while developing and executing strategies that support business growth, market expansion, and customer engagement. This role partners across the organization to strengthen international customer relationships, drive team performance, and improve processes that enhance the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute international sales strategies that support company growth and expansion into global markets.
- Lead, coach, and mentor international sales and operations team members to drive performance and professional development.
- Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), sales targets, and team accountability metrics.
- Analyze sales data and prepare reports to evaluate business performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to implement programs, initiatives, and goals that align with international business objectives.
- Plan and execute sales campaigns, promotions, and customer engagement activities that increase market awareness and revenue growth.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and operational efficiency while reducing costs.
- Participate in customer visits, trade shows, industry events, and other activities that support international business development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of experience leading projects, driving initiatives, and meeting established deadlines.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish, including translation capabilities.
- Leadership or people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, or supporting team performance.
- Experience analyzing business performance data, sales metrics, and key performance indicators.
- Knowledge of customer service, sales operations, and business performance reporting.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment while managing multiple priorities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing or supporting sales strategies, customer engagement initiatives, or business growth efforts in international or multicultural markets.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support collaboration across multiple time zones.
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for customer visits, trade shows, sales events, and other business activities.
Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.
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Document your revenue impact with numbers
Compile quantified achievements from past roles: regional revenue growth percentages, new market expansions, and team size managed. Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators use these figures to confirm that your position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring your specific expertise.
Verify your degree field matches the role
Sales director roles often attract scrutiny because employers sometimes accept any bachelor's degree. If your degree is in a non-business field, assemble transcripts and an expert opinion letter showing your coursework directly applies to international sales strategy and market development.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified Labor Condition Application filings for sales and management roles. Employers who have filed before understand the sponsorship timeline, reducing the risk of offer rescission when the process runs longer than expected.
Confirm prevailing wage before negotiating compensation
Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the threshold prevents late-stage offer adjustments that can delay or jeopardize filing.
Ask employers about their H-1B cap-exempt status early
Some universities, research institutions, and nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. International sales director roles exist at these organizations, and a cap-exempt filing means you can start without waiting for an October 1 work date.
Get the LCA filed before your offer letter expires
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer needs internal approvals before submitting. Push your HR contact to begin the LCA process within two weeks of your verbal offer so the certification lands before any offer expiration deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visas can sponsor an International Sales Director role?
The H-1B is the most common path, covering specialty occupations that require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Australian nationals can use the E-3, which has no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals in business-related roles may qualify under TN visa. For permanent residence, EB-2 and EB-3 categories apply with PERM labor certification.
Does an International Sales Director qualify as a specialty occupation?
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status case by case. The role qualifies if the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business, international trade, marketing, or a closely related field. Generalist postings that accept any degree in any field are more vulnerable to Requests for Evidence. A tightly written job description tied to specific degree requirements strengthens the petition significantly.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor International Sales Director visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for sales and management roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the process. This saves time and reduces the risk of pursuing roles where the hiring team is unfamiliar with or unwilling to complete visa sponsorship.
Does a TN visa work for International Sales Director jobs?
TN visas cover Canadian and Mexican nationals in USMCA-listed professions. Management consultants qualify under TN, but a pure International Sales Director title is not explicitly listed. If your role involves substantive consulting or strategic planning components, your employer's immigration counsel may be able to frame the position within a qualifying TN category, but this requires careful job description drafting.
Can an International Sales Director self-petition for a green card?
Self-petitioning is possible under the EB-1C category if you have held a managerial or executive role with a qualifying multinational employer for at least one of the past three years. The EB-2 National Interest Waiver is another option if you can demonstrate your work benefits the U.S. broadly, though sales roles face a higher bar than research or STEM fields under that category.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored International Sales Director 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.