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Note: A successful candidate will reside in the Greater Boston, MA or Tampa, FL area.
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Sales Manager Merchant Regional to join our ever evolving Merchant Services team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
- Provides leadership for area of responsibility including planning, coaching, recruiting, selection, performance development and mentoring.
- Monitors staff performance, works with employees to implement goals and document progress, approves incentive compensation calculations and works with Human Resources on employee related issues.
- Responsible for activities involved in selling products and/or services, developing new accounts and/or expanding existing accounts.
- Directs resources in a cost-effective, innovative manner including assisting sales executives in effective use of resources and tools.
- Participates in establishing financial goals, objectives and measurements to meet growth targets.
- Develops sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Identifies critical market segments through market research and competitor analyses and recommends sales strategies for improvement.
- Implements and executes sales policies and practices.
- Oversees trade show participation and participates in planning of sales meetings.
- Prepares sales production reports for senior management.
- Participates in building, packaging and price setting with members of management to meet market needs.
- Monitors client survey results to ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction and responds to any negative criticism.
- Ensures development and maintenance of long-term relationships with client base.
- Instills a belief in the company's vision, mission and goals and works to establish Worldpay as an industry expert and leader.
- Encourages staff to participate in product/service as well as industry related educational opportunities to strengthen and improve skill levels and ability to service customers.
- May assist sales executives in attaining revenue goals including the development of tactical and strategic plans to create and close product/service opportunities.
- Other related duties assigned as needed.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
- Requires strong management, organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Requires strong business skills, industry knowledge, financial management and planning skills, long-term vision and executive presence.
- In-depth knowledge of Worldpay products and services.
- General knowledge of financial and/or payment solutions technology including systems, applications and banking practices.
- Requires expert negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner including presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in an organized, professional manner.
- Skill in productivity, planning and workload management.
- Requires solid decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Analytical skills are required to determine client business needs and requirements.
- Ability to remain calm under various levels of pressure.
- Ability to show established track record of involvement in industry trade groups preferred.
- Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management (internally/externally), employees, clients and public.
- Ability to identify, address and resolve employee related issues.
- Travel is required.
- Think like a client: We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and learn — curious to understand first. Our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
- Act like an owner: We take accountability — working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We’re innovative — always finding better ways to deliver impact. Empowered – You use our initiative, taking calculated and thoughtful risks to progress.
- Win as one team: We value personal connections — moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams — embracing different perspectives and ideas. It’s always ‘we,’ never ‘me.’ We’re determined to succeed together.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $125,000 - $156,000 + Commission Compensation. The above represents the expected salary/hourly range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, PTO, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service.
Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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EEOC Statement
Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
Job Description
Note: A successful candidate will reside in the Greater Boston, MA or Tampa, FL area.
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Sales Manager Merchant Regional to join our ever evolving Merchant Services team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
- Provides leadership for area of responsibility including planning, coaching, recruiting, selection, performance development and mentoring.
- Monitors staff performance, works with employees to implement goals and document progress, approves incentive compensation calculations and works with Human Resources on employee related issues.
- Responsible for activities involved in selling products and/or services, developing new accounts and/or expanding existing accounts.
- Directs resources in a cost-effective, innovative manner including assisting sales executives in effective use of resources and tools.
- Participates in establishing financial goals, objectives and measurements to meet growth targets.
- Develops sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Identifies critical market segments through market research and competitor analyses and recommends sales strategies for improvement.
- Implements and executes sales policies and practices.
- Oversees trade show participation and participates in planning of sales meetings.
- Prepares sales production reports for senior management.
- Participates in building, packaging and price setting with members of management to meet market needs.
- Monitors client survey results to ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction and responds to any negative criticism.
- Ensures development and maintenance of long-term relationships with client base.
- Instills a belief in the company's vision, mission and goals and works to establish Worldpay as an industry expert and leader.
- Encourages staff to participate in product/service as well as industry related educational opportunities to strengthen and improve skill levels and ability to service customers.
- May assist sales executives in attaining revenue goals including the development of tactical and strategic plans to create and close product/service opportunities.
- Other related duties assigned as needed.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
- Requires strong management, organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Requires strong business skills, industry knowledge, financial management and planning skills, long-term vision and executive presence.
- In-depth knowledge of Worldpay products and services.
- General knowledge of financial and/or payment solutions technology including systems, applications and banking practices.
- Requires expert negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner including presentations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in an organized, professional manner.
- Skill in productivity, planning and workload management.
- Requires solid decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Analytical skills are required to determine client business needs and requirements.
- Ability to remain calm under various levels of pressure.
- Ability to show established track record of involvement in industry trade groups preferred.
- Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management (internally/externally), employees, clients and public.
- Ability to identify, address and resolve employee related issues.
- Travel is required.
- Think like a client: We care deeply about our clients' success. We ask, listen and learn — curious to understand first. Our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
- Act like an owner: We take accountability — working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We’re innovative — always finding better ways to deliver impact. Empowered – You use our initiative, taking calculated and thoughtful risks to progress.
- Win as one team: We value personal connections — moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams — embracing different perspectives and ideas. It’s always ‘we,’ never ‘me.’ We’re determined to succeed together.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $125,000 - $156,000 + Commission Compensation. The above represents the expected salary/hourly range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, PTO, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service.
Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
LI-SM4
EEOC Statement
Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
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Frame your HR credentials around specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to People Lead duties. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE, so pair it with coursework in organizational development, HR management, or industrial psychology to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for HR and people operations roles. Repeat filers have established internal processes, which shortens the sponsorship timeline and reduces the risk of a first-time employer backing out.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which wage tier your offer falls into before signing, since a Level I wage can complicate future green card PERM filings.
Align your O*NET profile to your job description
People Lead duties that map cleanly to the HR managers or training and development managers occupations in O*NET give USCIS a clear framework for approving the specialty occupation claim. Ask your employer to mirror the job description language to those profiles when drafting the LCA.
Negotiate LCA filing before your OPT or grace period expires
The H-1B cap and selection process means you may need to bridge on STEM OPT or a cap-exempt employer. If you're within your 60-day post-OPT grace period, your employer should file the LCA immediately after selection so petition prep doesn't eat into your remaining authorized time.
Clarify PERM implications during the offer stage
People Lead roles in HR sometimes face a catch during PERM labor certification: the employer must prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, but HR teams often recruit broadly. Confirm with your employer early that the job description is specific enough to support a defensible PERM process later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a People Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration with an HR concentration. Generic titles like 'People Lead' can draw scrutiny from USCIS, so the job description should detail specialized duties like workforce planning, organizational design, or HR analytics that justify the degree requirement.
Which visa types realistically cover People Lead roles?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities, covering an initial period of up to three years, extendable to six, with dual intent allowed. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has a 10,500-slot annual cap that has never been exhausted and renews in two-year increments. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify under H-1B1 visa. TN visa is not available because People Lead is not a USMCA-listed profession.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor People Lead roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for HR and people operations roles, searchable by city and seniority level. Focusing on employers who have filed before saves significant time, since companies new to sponsorship often underestimate the LCA and I-129 preparation involved for people management positions.
Can a People Lead role support a green card through PERM?
Yes, but PERM labor certification for HR roles requires careful job description drafting. Because People Lead positions often involve broad responsibilities, the employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment effort and demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. Overly generic descriptions make this harder. EB-2 is available if the role requires an advanced degree, while EB-3 covers skilled workers with two or more years of experience.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
USCIS generally accepts a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for specialty occupation purposes, particularly when the field directly aligns with the job. A credential evaluation from a recognized service strengthens the petition. Some adjudicators request additional documentation, so having transcripts and a detailed course description ready accelerates the employer's response to any RFE.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored People Lead 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.