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VP of Sales roles attract H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship from enterprise tech, SaaS, and healthcare companies scaling U.S. revenue teams. Most require a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, with senior leadership experience substituting for advanced credentials in many petitions. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsBaker Home Exteriors – VP of Sales
This is a unique opportunity to take control of and propel you along your career path. Baker Home Exteriors invests in our employees by empowering success through a structured growth plan and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and emphasizing work-life balance.
Baker Home Exteriors is a $40M residential remodeling company operating across four markets (Raleigh, Charleston, Asheville, Greensboro) with a growth target of $100M by 2029. This new leadership position will own the technology, systems, and data infrastructure that powers our customer experience from first contact through lifetime relationship.
Apply today if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for!
Summary
The VP of Sales will lead and scale the residential roofing sales. This leader will build, coach, and hold accountable a team of home sales representatives, setting clear performance standards for lead conversion, close rates, average job size, and margin. The VP will partner closely with marketing and customer experience leaders to keep lead flow, pricing, and installation capacity aligned, while developing sales processes, compensation plans, CRM discipline, and forecasting that support predictable growth. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading high-performing in-home or residential sales teams, ideally in roofing exteriors.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8-10 years of Sales experience
- 5-7 years of leading a Sales team
- Must have experience using a CRM
- Proven track record of growth
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A proven sales and people leader who has built and run teams
- Experienced in construction, building products, home services
- Steady and process-minded; you make people better and they stay
- Comfortable building things that do not exist yet — new verticals, new markets
- Curious about acquisitions and willing to learn
- Honest, direct, and competitive in the right way
Essential Functions
- Own the annual revenue number across all branches and verticals
- Lead, coach, develop the sales team and its managers, including the leader(s) of the emerging multifamily vertical
- Define the BHE salesperson profile and build recruiting, hiring, and training around it
- Identify new verticals such as multifamily roofing, insurance-related work, and realtor partnerships, etc., and take BHE into them
- Lead the sales stage of new market entry, help establish physical presence there
- Play a growing role in acquisitions
- Partner with Rev Ops, which owns pipeline systems, tracking, forecasting, and reporting, so you and your team can focus on selling
- Partner with Marketing on lead generation and market launches
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Ability to travel to job sites for verification purposes
- Comfortable working in both office and construction site environments
- Ability to move and climb an extension ladder safely
- Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, including exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
- Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment
- Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore safety procedures need to be followed
Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting Department at 919-828-2975 or recruiting@bakerroofing.com.
EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Baker Home Exteriors – VP of Sales
This is a unique opportunity to take control of and propel you along your career path. Baker Home Exteriors invests in our employees by empowering success through a structured growth plan and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and emphasizing work-life balance.
Baker Home Exteriors is a $40M residential remodeling company operating across four markets (Raleigh, Charleston, Asheville, Greensboro) with a growth target of $100M by 2029. This new leadership position will own the technology, systems, and data infrastructure that powers our customer experience from first contact through lifetime relationship.
Apply today if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for!
Summary
The VP of Sales will lead and scale the residential roofing sales. This leader will build, coach, and hold accountable a team of home sales representatives, setting clear performance standards for lead conversion, close rates, average job size, and margin. The VP will partner closely with marketing and customer experience leaders to keep lead flow, pricing, and installation capacity aligned, while developing sales processes, compensation plans, CRM discipline, and forecasting that support predictable growth. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading high-performing in-home or residential sales teams, ideally in roofing exteriors.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8-10 years of Sales experience
- 5-7 years of leading a Sales team
- Must have experience using a CRM
- Proven track record of growth
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A proven sales and people leader who has built and run teams
- Experienced in construction, building products, home services
- Steady and process-minded; you make people better and they stay
- Comfortable building things that do not exist yet — new verticals, new markets
- Curious about acquisitions and willing to learn
- Honest, direct, and competitive in the right way
Essential Functions
- Own the annual revenue number across all branches and verticals
- Lead, coach, develop the sales team and its managers, including the leader(s) of the emerging multifamily vertical
- Define the BHE salesperson profile and build recruiting, hiring, and training around it
- Identify new verticals such as multifamily roofing, insurance-related work, and realtor partnerships, etc., and take BHE into them
- Lead the sales stage of new market entry, help establish physical presence there
- Play a growing role in acquisitions
- Partner with Rev Ops, which owns pipeline systems, tracking, forecasting, and reporting, so you and your team can focus on selling
- Partner with Marketing on lead generation and market launches
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Ability to travel to job sites for verification purposes
- Comfortable working in both office and construction site environments
- Ability to move and climb an extension ladder safely
- Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, including exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
- Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment
- Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore safety procedures need to be followed
Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting Department at 919-828-2975 or recruiting@bakerroofing.com.
EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding VP Of Sales Jobs
Target companies with established immigration programs
Large employers in SaaS, enterprise software, and healthcare have dedicated immigration counsel and budget for executive sponsorship. These companies file H-1B petitions routinely and understand the process, making approvals faster and less risky for senior hires.
Position yourself as an O-1A candidate if H-1B odds concern you
VP of Sales roles often support O-1A eligibility through documented revenue achievements, board presentations, industry awards, or press coverage. This visa has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a strong alternative for executives with a measurable track record.
Document your revenue impact with verifiable numbers
USCIS officers reviewing H-1B petitions for sales leadership roles scrutinize specialty occupation status closely. Quantified achievements, such as ARR growth percentages, team size managed, and enterprise deal values, strengthen both the petition and any O-1A extraordinary ability argument.
Ensure your degree field aligns with the role description
H-1B approval for VP of Sales requires demonstrating specialty occupation status. A degree in business administration, marketing, or finance supports this most cleanly. Degrees in unrelated fields require additional documentation showing how the coursework connects to the position.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Executive-level candidates have more leverage than most to negotiate visa sponsorship terms. Confirm whether the company will cover premium processing, attorney fees, and dependent visa costs before signing. Get these commitments in writing as part of your offer package.
Factor in L-1A eligibility if you work for a multinational
If you currently work for a company with U.S. operations, an L-1A intracompany transfer visa may be available. L-1A is designed for managers and executives and bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely, making it the most direct path for qualifying candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VP of Sales considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined in the petition. Generic sales management positions can be denied if USCIS determines that a bachelor's degree in a specific field isn't normally required. VP of Sales roles at tech and SaaS companies tend to fare better when the employer documents that the position requires specialized business, marketing, or industry-specific knowledge at the degree level, not just general sales experience.
Which visa types are most commonly sponsored for VP of Sales roles?
H-1B visa is the most common path, but VP of Sales is also a strong fit for O-1A (extraordinary ability based on documented sales leadership and business impact) and L-1A (for candidates transferring from an overseas office of the same employer). Australians may also qualify for the E-3 visa. Browse VP of Sales roles with sponsorship on Migrate Mate to see which visa types specific employers are actively filing.
What degree does a VP of Sales need for H-1B sponsorship?
Most H-1B petitions for VP of Sales cite a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or a related field. The degree needs to align with the role's responsibilities. If your degree is in an unrelated discipline, your employer's immigration attorney will need to build a stronger specialty occupation argument, often by emphasizing the technical or analytical complexity of the sales function.
How does extensive sales experience affect sponsorship eligibility without a matching degree?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of formal education in some cases. For a four-year degree equivalent, you'd need 12 years of relevant experience. However, this substitution is harder to win for specialty occupation claims. Employers with strong immigration counsel can make this argument, but it adds friction and increases the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Do VP of Sales roles face higher denial rates than other sponsored positions?
Sales and business development roles historically receive more Requests for Evidence than engineering or technical roles because USCIS scrutinizes whether the position genuinely requires a specific degree. VP-level roles are in a better position than entry-level sales jobs because the seniority and complexity of the function strengthen the specialty occupation argument. Employers with a track record of successfully sponsoring similar roles have a meaningful advantage.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored VP Of 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.