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National account sales roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers in distribution, manufacturing, and CPG actively file LCAs for these roles. No lottery gives you an advantage if you hold E-3 visa or TN visa eligibility. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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TITLE: National Account Sales
POSITION OBJECTIVE: to increase sales. The position is responsible for developing sales and executing marketing programs with various national, regional and multi-unit accounts. The position will entail interaction with the executive management of many of the largest US based national account customers. Representing the full line of Inteplast Group products, this position interacts with our customers procurement, marketing, supply chain and R&D teams. Account penetration and development is a must. Geographic coverage includes the United States. The position reports to the National Sales Manager, Foodservice Distribution & National Accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- The candidate may be required to submit a writing sample
- The candidate may be asked to prepare a presentation to the hiring team
- Sales and marketing: Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products and services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product innovation, product demonstration, sales techniques and sales control systems.
- Customer and personal service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Administrative and management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
- Problem Solving and conflict resolution skills
- Negotiation skills
- Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite of Products
- Must be able to communicate using a smart mobile phone
- Ability to speak in front of both small and large groups.
- Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
- Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage activities to develop sales with large, national restaurant operators, including but not limited to, existing account maintenance, end user sales, strategic planning and marketing.
- Conduct periodic reviews with these agencies, outlining goals and objectives for them to achieve.
- Identify new opportunities based on industry trends and customers' needs and interests.
- Create selling and product strategy based on an analysis of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
- Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
- Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and customers' products, prices and sales.
- Clearly understand and effectively communicate program details to the participating distribution partners.
- Monitor contract compliance for programs.
- Educate, train and work with chain accounts on Inteplast, Pitt Plastics & Trinity product lines.
- Educate, train and work with national foodservice distribution accounts on Inteplast, Pitt Plastics & Trinity product lines.
- Demonstrate mastery of product lines, policies, systems and competitive environment.
- Work with field sales organization to execute the chain account contract and address issues at the distributor level.
- Participate in periodic top to top level meetings with key decision makers at distribution and chain accounts.
- Prepare and analyze reports for sales management, regarding national account and direct buying customers associated with the assigned geography or market segment.
- Set up requests for competitive prices.
- Understand market pricing and dynamics related to all categories of products in which we provide.
- Coordinate the completion of RFP's.
- Coordinate the facilitation of plant audits and customer visits.
- Develop, maintain and service Inteplast's relationships with the customer base.
- Serve as a liaison between Inteplast and the customer.
- Manage indirect sales representatives that are dedicated to developing national accounts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION
- Extensive communication and interaction with others.
- Travel 30% to 50% and could include overnight travel as required.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to participate in periodic conferences that require standing for extended periods of time.
Inteplast offers an excellent array of benefits: 2 medical plans, HSA with employer contribution; employer paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability. Voluntary benefits including vision, accident, & critical illness; 10 paid holidays, vacation, personal & sick time, 401(k) with guaranteed match and profit share, employee referral bonus and limited education assistance.
INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATION
Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.
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Frame your degree as specialty occupation proof
National account sales sits in a gray zone for H-1B specialty occupation. Pull your transcript and map specific coursework in marketing, supply chain, or business analytics directly to the account management duties in your offer letter before the employer files.
Search LCA filings by industry sector
CPG, food and beverage, and industrial distribution companies file LCAs for national account roles more consistently than retail or staffing firms. Use OFLC public disclosure data filtered by occupation to identify which sectors have certified these positions recently.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified sponsors
Find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for sales and account management roles on Migrate Mate. Focusing your applications there cuts time spent on companies that have never sponsored and may not understand the filing process.
Clarify remote work territory in your offer letter
National account managers often cover multi-state territories or work from home. The LCA must list every worksite where you'll spend significant time. Get the employer to specify your primary office location in writing before USCIS reviews the petition.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiation
Your employer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct wage level before you negotiate so your offer doesn't fall below the threshold that blocks LCA certification.
Align your O*NET profile to job posting language
If your offer letter uses titles like key account executive or strategic accounts director, verify those map to recognized occupations in O*NET. Mismatched titles can trigger an RFE asking the employer to prove the role qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a national account sales role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS looks for evidence that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like marketing, business administration, or supply chain management. Generic sales titles without degree requirements in the job description often receive RFEs. Strengthening your offer letter with explicit degree language and tying daily duties to your field of study significantly improves the petition's standing.
Which visa types are realistic for national account sales candidates?
H-1B is the most common path for non-treaty nationals if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3, which has no lottery and a cap that has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying business roles may use the TN visa. Each option has different employer filing requirements, so confirm which applies to your nationality early in the offer stage.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor national account sales roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for sales and account management positions, so you can focus your search on companies that have already sponsored candidates in similar roles. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations after an offer is on the table.
Does a multi-state territory or remote setup create complications for visa sponsorship?
Yes. The LCA must cover every location where you'll work for more than a few days. National account managers who cover several states or work from a home office need their employer to file location-specific wage attestations. Failing to list a worksite before you start working there puts both you and your employer out of compliance with DOL rules.
Can I switch employers in a national account sales role while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start with a new employer once they file a new petition on your behalf, with no waiting period required. The new employer must file their own I-129 petition with USCIS and certify a new LCA reflecting the updated role and location. Keep your most recent pay stubs and approval notices ready, as the new employer's attorney will need them to establish your status history.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored National Account Sales 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.