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Sales Team Leader roles qualify for H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers in SaaS, fintech, and enterprise sales sponsor most consistently, particularly for candidates with demonstrated team management experience. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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- The pay range is $64,000.00 - $128,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
ALL ABOUT TARGET
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
ALL ABOUT FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Food & Beverage team enables a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. They are experts of operations, process and efficiency. This team leads food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all Food & Beverage areas of the store.
At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader can provide you with the:
- Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first culture on your team
- Knowledge of Food & Beverage business fundamentals: department sales trends, freshness and quality, inventory management, guest shopping patterns and pricing and promotions strategies
- Experience in setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals
- Knowledge of the competition; leveraging insights to drive business objectives
- Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders; creating business specific strategies and goals
- Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
As a Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
- Drive total store sales, understand your role in sales growth and how your departments and team contribute to and impact total store profitability
- Model guest service standards and lead your team to deliver a fresh, full and food safe area during all operating hours
- Drive a culture centered in food safety; train, validate and coach team to deliver proper execution on all food safety standards and cleaning routines
- Create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals
- Lead an efficient operation to fund the sales culture
- Develop a strategy and utilize your workload planning tools to manage all scheduled workload ensuring you are guest ready at all times
- Own the scheduling plan in partnership with your Team Leaders based off of monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic
- Manage Food & Beverage backroom and sales floor areas; walk Food & Beverage Standards to assess priorities and review reporting to identify business gaps for follow-up
- Oversee Food & Beverage Team Leader’s workload planning, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling and promotions
- Proactively build relationships with direct to store vendors and oversee Team Leader’s management of direct to store vendor performance
- Validate, audit and maintain food in-stocks and follow-up on Team Leader’s execution of business plan and assignment sheet process
- Know and assess the competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and be the destination of choice for our guests
- Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends)
- Manage your team to uphold and maintain all Starbucks and Pizza Hut Brand Standards (where applicable)
- Foster a productive relationship with your Starbucks DM and follow up on key takeaways from their time in your store
- Plan, lead and follow-up on organizational and operational change
- Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends
- Actively develop, coach and train your team; Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan and recruit – both long and short term
- Develop and coach your team to elevate their skills and expertise
- Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management
- Become a subject matter expert in federal, state and local adult beverage laws as they apply to your business and protect your store’s liquor license (if applicable)
- Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
- Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; Lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
- As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
- Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
- All other duties based on business needs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We might be a great match if:
- Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
- Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target
- Leading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do.
- You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- Strong interest and knowledge of the food and beverage business
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong business acumen
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
- Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
- Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
- Learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
- Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
- Interpret instructions, reports and information
- Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
- Accurately handle cash register operations
- Climb up and down ladders
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $64,000.00 - $128,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
ALL ABOUT TARGET
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
ALL ABOUT FOOD & BEVERAGE
The Food & Beverage team enables a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. They are experts of operations, process and efficiency. This team leads food and food services including replenishment, inventory accuracy, food safety, presentation, pricing and promotional signing processes for all Food & Beverage areas of the store.
At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader can provide you with the:
- Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first culture on your team
- Knowledge of Food & Beverage business fundamentals: department sales trends, freshness and quality, inventory management, guest shopping patterns and pricing and promotions strategies
- Experience in setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals
- Knowledge of the competition; leveraging insights to drive business objectives
- Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders; creating business specific strategies and goals
- Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
As a Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
- Drive total store sales, understand your role in sales growth and how your departments and team contribute to and impact total store profitability
- Model guest service standards and lead your team to deliver a fresh, full and food safe area during all operating hours
- Drive a culture centered in food safety; train, validate and coach team to deliver proper execution on all food safety standards and cleaning routines
- Create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals
- Lead an efficient operation to fund the sales culture
- Develop a strategy and utilize your workload planning tools to manage all scheduled workload ensuring you are guest ready at all times
- Own the scheduling plan in partnership with your Team Leaders based off of monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic
- Manage Food & Beverage backroom and sales floor areas; walk Food & Beverage Standards to assess priorities and review reporting to identify business gaps for follow-up
- Oversee Food & Beverage Team Leader’s workload planning, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling and promotions
- Proactively build relationships with direct to store vendors and oversee Team Leader’s management of direct to store vendor performance
- Validate, audit and maintain food in-stocks and follow-up on Team Leader’s execution of business plan and assignment sheet process
- Know and assess the competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and be the destination of choice for our guests
- Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends)
- Manage your team to uphold and maintain all Starbucks and Pizza Hut Brand Standards (where applicable)
- Foster a productive relationship with your Starbucks DM and follow up on key takeaways from their time in your store
- Plan, lead and follow-up on organizational and operational change
- Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends
- Actively develop, coach and train your team; Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan and recruit – both long and short term
- Develop and coach your team to elevate their skills and expertise
- Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management
- Become a subject matter expert in federal, state and local adult beverage laws as they apply to your business and protect your store’s liquor license (if applicable)
- Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
- Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; Lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
- As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
- Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
- All other duties based on business needs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We might be a great match if:
- Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
- Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at Target
- Leading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do.
- You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Food & Beverage Sales Executive Team Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- Strong interest and knowledge of the food and beverage business
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong business acumen
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
- Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
- Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
- Learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
- Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
- Interpret instructions, reports and information
- Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
- Accurately handle cash register operations
- Climb up and down ladders
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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Target employers with a sponsorship track record
SaaS and enterprise software companies sponsor Sales Team Leaders far more consistently than retail or SMB employers. Check a company's past H-1B filings before investing time in their application process. History is the clearest predictor of future behavior.
Frame your degree as a requirement, not a credential
H-1B eligibility depends on the role qualifying as a specialty occupation. Emphasize that your business or marketing degree is specifically required for the analytical, strategic, and forecasting responsibilities of the role, not just preferred by the employer.
Quantify your team leadership impact concretely
Visa officers and hiring managers both respond to numbers. Lead with team size managed, revenue targets owned, and year-over-year pipeline growth. Vague leadership claims won't differentiate you in a competitive sponsorship conversation with an employer.
Raise sponsorship early in the process
Waiting until an offer stage to mention visa needs wastes everyone's time. Confirm sponsorship willingness in the first or second conversation. Employers who won't sponsor typically say so quickly, letting you focus on those who will.
Understand your current status and its timeline
If you're on OPT or a grace period, your window to secure a sponsored role is narrower than most. Know your exact authorization end date before applying and be transparent with employers, since H-1B cap filings open only once per year in March.
Consider E-3 if you hold Australian citizenship
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa for Sales Team Leader roles without entering the H-1B lottery. The E-3 visa has no annual cap, processes at a U.S. consulate in Australia, and can be renewed indefinitely while you maintain a qualifying position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Team Leader role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Sales Team Leader qualifies as an H-1B visa specialty occupation only if the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as business, marketing, or finance. Roles that accept any degree or no degree tend to face more scrutiny from USCIS. Positions with significant forecasting, CRM strategy, or data analysis responsibilities strengthen the specialty occupation argument considerably.
Which industries sponsor Sales Team Leaders most frequently?
SaaS, fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise software companies sponsor Sales Team Leaders most consistently. These employers regularly file H-1B petitions and have established immigration processes. Retail, insurance, and SMB-focused companies sponsor far less frequently. Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for sponsoring employers, so you can focus your search on companies with a verified track record rather than applying broadly and hoping.
Do I need a specific degree to get sponsored as a Sales Team Leader?
USCIS doesn't mandate a single field, but the degree needs to be directly relevant to the role's core responsibilities. Business administration, marketing, communications, and finance degrees are most commonly accepted. If your degree is in an unrelated field, a combination of education and progressive work experience in sales management can sometimes satisfy the specialty occupation standard, though this requires a stronger evidentiary record from the employer.
What's the H-1B approval rate for sales management roles?
USCIS doesn't publish approval rates broken down by job title at this level of granularity, but business and management occupations broadly see approval rates in the 85 to 95 percent range when petitions are well-documented. The primary risk for Sales Team Leader petitions isn't outright denial but a Request for Evidence asking the employer to prove the role requires a specific degree. Strong job descriptions and employer support letters significantly reduce that risk.
Can I get sponsored as a Sales Team Leader if I'm already in the U.S. on OPT?
Yes. If you're currently working on OPT, your employer can file an H-1B cap petition on your behalf during the March registration window, with an October 1 start date. If you have a STEM OPT extension, you have up to three years of work authorization, giving you more time to secure sponsorship. Starting conversations with your current or prospective employer well before the March filing window is essential, since the timeline is fixed and preparation takes several weeks.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Sales Team Leader 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.