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Sales Training Specialists can qualify for H-1B visa or L-1 visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like instructional design, business, or organizational development. Employers in corporate training, retail, and technology sectors regularly sponsor this position. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Location Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Job Category Commercial Operations
Date posted 06/15/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your Role at Baxter
This is where your sales training leads to sales success
The Specialist – Commercial Sales Training is a member of the Care and Connectivity Solutions (CCS) Sales Training Team. This role supports the design, development, and delivery of blended learning solutions for US Field Sales organizations. The Sales Training Specialist applies instructional design principles, adult learning concepts, and established technology tools to develop training that supports business objectives. The role operates with moderate autonomy, completing work under general guidance and delivering to agreed-upon timelines in partnership with training, sales, and marketing stakeholders.
Hybrid Role based out of Deerfield, IL
What You'll be Doing:
- Collaborate with sales training team members to support departmental goals and objectives.
- Conduct learning needs assessments under general direction; document and archive findings to support training design and development efforts.
- Partner with sales, marketing, regulatory, and other stakeholders to support learning projects, ensuring alignment with defined learning objectives.
- Work with subject matter experts to develop training materials that align with adult learning principles across instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning formats.
- Apply approved instructional design models and standards to develop consistent learning solutions.
- Use established technologies and authoring tools to design, manage, and deliver training content.
- Develop engaging learning content incorporating multimedia elements such as graphics, audio, animation, and interactive components.
- Support the rollout and adoption of new or updated training tools and technologies as directed.
- Assist in maintaining and updating core training programs as products, processes, and systems evolve.
- Participate as a contributing team member on training projects, escalating issues or risks as appropriate.
- Focuses on execution and delivery of training programs rather than defining learning strategy.
- Uses established processes, tools, and standards; exercises judgment within defined parameters.
- Decisions primarily affect assigned projects or programs; more complex issues are escalated.
- No direct people management responsibilities.
- Ability to travel 30–50% (based on training and field needs).
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Communications, education technology or related field OR equivalent combination of education and practical experience
- 3+ years of experience in training, sales, education, or customer-facing roles preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting or enabling sales training organizations within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments preferred.
- Ability to support multiple projects concurrently and deliver against defined timelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom).
- Hands-on experience with eLearning development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Lectora) and multimedia tools (e.g., Photoshop, Acrobat).
- Exposure to LMS platforms and standards (e.g., SCORM, AICC, xAPI) and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM); advanced coding skills optional but not required.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
The estimated pay range for this position is $64,000-$80,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less within the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
Req # 203358
Location Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Job Category Commercial Operations
Date posted 06/15/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your Role at Baxter
This is where your sales training leads to sales success
The Specialist – Commercial Sales Training is a member of the Care and Connectivity Solutions (CCS) Sales Training Team. This role supports the design, development, and delivery of blended learning solutions for US Field Sales organizations. The Sales Training Specialist applies instructional design principles, adult learning concepts, and established technology tools to develop training that supports business objectives. The role operates with moderate autonomy, completing work under general guidance and delivering to agreed-upon timelines in partnership with training, sales, and marketing stakeholders.
Hybrid Role based out of Deerfield, IL
What You'll be Doing:
- Collaborate with sales training team members to support departmental goals and objectives.
- Conduct learning needs assessments under general direction; document and archive findings to support training design and development efforts.
- Partner with sales, marketing, regulatory, and other stakeholders to support learning projects, ensuring alignment with defined learning objectives.
- Work with subject matter experts to develop training materials that align with adult learning principles across instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning formats.
- Apply approved instructional design models and standards to develop consistent learning solutions.
- Use established technologies and authoring tools to design, manage, and deliver training content.
- Develop engaging learning content incorporating multimedia elements such as graphics, audio, animation, and interactive components.
- Support the rollout and adoption of new or updated training tools and technologies as directed.
- Assist in maintaining and updating core training programs as products, processes, and systems evolve.
- Participate as a contributing team member on training projects, escalating issues or risks as appropriate.
- Focuses on execution and delivery of training programs rather than defining learning strategy.
- Uses established processes, tools, and standards; exercises judgment within defined parameters.
- Decisions primarily affect assigned projects or programs; more complex issues are escalated.
- No direct people management responsibilities.
- Ability to travel 30–50% (based on training and field needs).
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Communications, education technology or related field OR equivalent combination of education and practical experience
- 3+ years of experience in training, sales, education, or customer-facing roles preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting or enabling sales training organizations within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments preferred.
- Ability to support multiple projects concurrently and deliver against defined timelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom).
- Hands-on experience with eLearning development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Lectora) and multimedia tools (e.g., Photoshop, Acrobat).
- Exposure to LMS platforms and standards (e.g., SCORM, AICC, xAPI) and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM); advanced coding skills optional but not required.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
The estimated pay range for this position is $64,000-$80,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less within the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Training Specialist
Frame your degree as a direct match
USCIS requires specialty occupation status, meaning your degree field must align with the role. Emphasize how degrees in instructional design, organizational development, or business administration directly support the training curriculum you build and deliver.
Target industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Technology companies, financial services firms, and large retailers have HR and legal infrastructure to process visa petitions efficiently. These employers sponsor Sales Training Specialists regularly and are less likely to withdraw offers due to unfamiliarity with the process.
Highlight measurable training outcomes in your resume
Employers weighing sponsorship costs need confidence in your impact. Quantify your results: completion rates, sales performance improvements, ramp time reductions. Concrete numbers make the sponsorship investment easier to justify internally and strengthen your petition.
Understand how your role is classified with the DOL
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before your visa petition. The job title and duties must be consistent across both filings. Roles with vague titles like 'trainer' may face scrutiny, so ensure your job description clearly reflects specialized instructional responsibilities.
Get ahead of the H-1B lottery timeline
H-1B registrations open in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're pursuing this visa, begin conversations with employers in the preceding fall. A six-month lead time gives employers enough runway to engage immigration counsel and prepare documentation.
Consider employers already familiar with your visa type
An employer who has sponsored your visa category before moves faster and makes fewer mistakes. Ask hiring managers directly whether they've sponsored that visa type. Prior experience signals smoother processing and a lower risk of petition errors that cause delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Training Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can qualify, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Sales Training Specialists who design curricula, develop performance frameworks, or manage learning systems in specialized industries tend to qualify. Roles that primarily deliver scripted sales scripts without a theoretical or instructional design foundation face more scrutiny.
Which visa types are most common for Sales Training Specialists seeking U.S. sponsorship?
The H-1B visa is the most common path for new employer sponsorship, though the annual lottery makes timing unpredictable. If you're being transferred within a multinational company, the L-1B for specialized knowledge workers is a strong alternative and avoids the lottery entirely. Australians can also pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is far less competitive. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to identify which visa types employers are actively sponsoring.
What degree field do most employers expect for this role?
Instructional design, education, organizational development, human resources, or business administration are the most widely accepted fields. Some employers also accept communication or psychology degrees if the candidate can demonstrate how the coursework relates to adult learning and sales methodology. A general business degree without specialization may be challenged during adjudication, so the connection between degree and duties should be clearly documented in the petition.
How do approval rates for Sales Training Specialist H-1B petitions compare to more technical roles?
Approval rates are generally lower than for STEM-heavy roles like software engineering, because USCIS applies more scrutiny to business and training functions when assessing specialty occupation status. Petitions that include detailed job duty descriptions, evidence of industry-standard degree requirements, and support from expert opinions tend to perform better. Working with an experienced immigration attorney and choosing an employer with prior sponsorship experience meaningfully reduces denial risk.
Can work experience substitute for a degree when applying for a sponsored Sales Training role?
For H-1B purposes, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of formal education, so 12 years of relevant experience could replace a four-year degree. However, this substitution must be evaluated case by case and documented with employment records and expert opinion letters. Not all employers will rely on this equivalency, and some prefer candidates with formal degrees to reduce petition risk from the outset.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Sales Training Specialist 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.