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VP of Product roles attract H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship from tech companies, though approval depends on demonstrating specialty occupation status at the executive level. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in a technical or business field and significant product leadership experience. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Vice President of Retail Excellence & COE will lead Danone’s Retail Excellence Center of Excellence, building the tools, capabilities, systems, key performance indicator frameworks, scorecards, and training that enable world-class retail execution across direct and agency field teams. This role is accountable for execution capability development, performance routines, field enablement, analytics, reporting, and continuous improvement. The VP will partner closely with Sales, Customer teams, Category, Revenue Growth Management, Strategy, Analytics, Field leadership, and third-party partners to convert commercial priorities into clear in-store actions.
LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
- Build common execution standards, tools, and performance routines that enable all Retail Execution teams to operate with one Danone approach.
- Develop field capability through training, certification, coaching tools, playbooks, and scalable learning routines.
- Model service leadership by enabling field teams with practical tools, clear standards, actionable insights, and continuous improvement support.
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
- Design and deploy field playbooks, execution standards, onboarding programs, and certification programs.
- Develop execution tools, coaching routines, best-practice sharing, training modules, and scalable learning resources for direct and agency teams.
- Convert complex commercial strategies, data, and retailer priorities into clear field playbooks, scorecards, tools, and action plans.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & ANALYTICS
- Establish key performance indicator frameworks, scorecards, dashboards, reporting routines, and disciplined follow-up processes.
- Define and manage standards for on-shelf availability, display compliance, distribution gains, void closure, pricing accuracy, merchandising, and promotional execution.
- Own the capability, system, scorecard, and continuous improvement agenda required to improve execution performance across direct and agency teams.
FIELD ENABLEMENT & TOOLS
- Simplify commercial priorities into actionable field plans and retailer-specific execution frameworks.
- Develop tools and processes that improve productivity, store prioritization, reporting quality, and in-field decision-making.
- Enable field productivity through technology, insights, and clear execution standards.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Identify execution opportunities, pilot new approaches, scale proven solutions, and support execution innovation and digital transformation.
- Partner closely with Sales and Customer teams, Category, Revenue Growth Management, Strategy, Analytics, and Field leadership to ensure execution priorities are integrated into broader commercial plans.
- Act as a key voice in Commercial & Sales leadership forums, representing the needs of field teams and the execution agenda.
COMPENSATION
- The salary range for this position is $300,000 – $310,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.
This role is considered a “hybrid” position that allows for flexible work, meaning it is a role where collaboration with key stakeholders in Danone Hubs occurs. While you may have the option to work from home on a schedule as agreed to with your supervisor, you are also expected to regularly report to your assigned office location at least 3 days per week.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Analytics, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 12-15+ years of experience in retail execution, sales operations, commercial excellence, or field leadership.
- Proven capability-building experience, including training, certification, playbooks, coaching routines, and large-scale performance management programs.
- Strong analytical, systems, and process mindset with experience building scorecards, reporting routines, dashboards, and field enablement tools.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills and ability to translate enterprise priorities into simple, actionable field execution plans.
ABOUT US, WE OFFER AND WHAT'S NEXT
LIFE AT DANONE
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.”
OUR BRANDS
When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.
OUR PURPOSE
We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.
OUR BENEFITS
Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.
- Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
- Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
- Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
- Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
INTRODUCTION
The Vice President of Retail Excellence & COE will lead Danone’s Retail Excellence Center of Excellence, building the tools, capabilities, systems, key performance indicator frameworks, scorecards, and training that enable world-class retail execution across direct and agency field teams. This role is accountable for execution capability development, performance routines, field enablement, analytics, reporting, and continuous improvement. The VP will partner closely with Sales, Customer teams, Category, Revenue Growth Management, Strategy, Analytics, Field leadership, and third-party partners to convert commercial priorities into clear in-store actions.
LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
- Build common execution standards, tools, and performance routines that enable all Retail Execution teams to operate with one Danone approach.
- Develop field capability through training, certification, coaching tools, playbooks, and scalable learning routines.
- Model service leadership by enabling field teams with practical tools, clear standards, actionable insights, and continuous improvement support.
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
- Design and deploy field playbooks, execution standards, onboarding programs, and certification programs.
- Develop execution tools, coaching routines, best-practice sharing, training modules, and scalable learning resources for direct and agency teams.
- Convert complex commercial strategies, data, and retailer priorities into clear field playbooks, scorecards, tools, and action plans.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & ANALYTICS
- Establish key performance indicator frameworks, scorecards, dashboards, reporting routines, and disciplined follow-up processes.
- Define and manage standards for on-shelf availability, display compliance, distribution gains, void closure, pricing accuracy, merchandising, and promotional execution.
- Own the capability, system, scorecard, and continuous improvement agenda required to improve execution performance across direct and agency teams.
FIELD ENABLEMENT & TOOLS
- Simplify commercial priorities into actionable field plans and retailer-specific execution frameworks.
- Develop tools and processes that improve productivity, store prioritization, reporting quality, and in-field decision-making.
- Enable field productivity through technology, insights, and clear execution standards.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Identify execution opportunities, pilot new approaches, scale proven solutions, and support execution innovation and digital transformation.
- Partner closely with Sales and Customer teams, Category, Revenue Growth Management, Strategy, Analytics, and Field leadership to ensure execution priorities are integrated into broader commercial plans.
- Act as a key voice in Commercial & Sales leadership forums, representing the needs of field teams and the execution agenda.
COMPENSATION
- The salary range for this position is $300,000 – $310,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.
This role is considered a “hybrid” position that allows for flexible work, meaning it is a role where collaboration with key stakeholders in Danone Hubs occurs. While you may have the option to work from home on a schedule as agreed to with your supervisor, you are also expected to regularly report to your assigned office location at least 3 days per week.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Analytics, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 12-15+ years of experience in retail execution, sales operations, commercial excellence, or field leadership.
- Proven capability-building experience, including training, certification, playbooks, coaching routines, and large-scale performance management programs.
- Strong analytical, systems, and process mindset with experience building scorecards, reporting routines, dashboards, and field enablement tools.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills and ability to translate enterprise priorities into simple, actionable field execution plans.
ABOUT US, WE OFFER AND WHAT'S NEXT
LIFE AT DANONE
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.”
OUR BRANDS
When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.
OUR PURPOSE
We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.
OUR BENEFITS
Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.
- Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
- Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
- Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
- Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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Frame your role as a specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes executive titles closely. Make sure your offer letter specifies that the role requires a degree in a directly related field, not just any bachelor's degree. Generic leadership language weakens your petition significantly.
Target companies with established immigration programs
Large tech employers with dedicated HR immigration teams process H-1B transfers and new petitions faster and with fewer RFEs. Startups can sponsor, but expect less infrastructure and longer timelines navigating the process for the first time.
Consider the O-1A if you have a strong track record
VP-level candidates with industry awards, speaking engagements, published work, or documented high compensation relative to peers may qualify for an O-1A visa, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed year-round.
Get your LCA certified before your start date
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting the H-1B petition. This step alone takes one to two weeks, so factor it into your negotiated start date when accepting an offer.
Document your degree-to-role connection explicitly
For VP of Product, degrees in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field carry the most weight. If your degree is in an adjacent field, work with your employer's immigration attorney to build a clear equivalency argument upfront.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer
Premium processing guarantees a USCIS decision within 15 business days for an additional fee. For a VP-level hire, this is standard practice. If your employer hesitates, it is worth raising as part of your overall compensation discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a VP of Product role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but it requires careful framing. USCIS must be convinced the role is a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. For VP of Product, employers typically cite computer science, engineering, or business as qualifying fields. The more specialized and technical the product domain, the stronger the petition.
What visa options exist for VP of Product candidates who missed the H-1B lottery?
The O-1A is the most realistic alternative for senior candidates. It requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through criteria like high compensation relative to peers, critical roles at distinguished organizations, original contributions, or media coverage. Australian citizens can also explore the E-3 visa, and Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify under TN visa status in some product management categories. Browse VP of Product openings on Migrate Mate to find employers already familiar with these pathways.
Do employers commonly sponsor VP of Product roles, or is it rare?
Sponsorship is more common at this level than many candidates expect, particularly at established tech companies and growth-stage startups backed by institutional funding. Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa petitions before are far more likely to do so again. The main friction is the lottery risk for new H-1B applicants and the lead time required before a start date.
Does my degree field matter for a VP of Product H-1B petition?
It matters significantly. USCIS expects your degree to relate directly to the duties of the role. Computer science, software engineering, information systems, and business administration are commonly cited. A degree in an unrelated field does not automatically disqualify you, but your employer's immigration attorney will need to build an equivalency argument, which adds complexity and some RFE risk.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a VP of Product hire?
For a cap-subject H-1B, the timeline spans from lottery registration in March to an October 1 start date at the earliest, assuming selection. With premium processing, USCIS adjudicates the petition within 15 business days of filing. For cap-exempt employers or O-1A petitions, the process can move faster, often with a start date achievable within 60 to 90 days of filing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored VP Product 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.