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VP of Sales roles attract H-1B visa sponsorship from enterprise tech, SaaS, and healthcare companies hiring senior revenue leaders. Most require a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and petitions typically fall under specialty occupation with strong approval rates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.
The Edelman Project Management team is passionate about finding smart ways to deliver great work. We sit at the center of our business, collaborating with best-in-class teams to ensure Edelman ideas make an impact in our clients’ real worlds. From cars to consumer goods, fashion and retail, financial service, food and beverage, luxury, technology or healthcare – we are fanatics about integrated project management and enable our creative, strategy and account teams to deliver smart and brilliant programming for our clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for a process-oriented, go-getter who wants to become a key part of a forward-thinking, integrated team. We want passion and excitement. We want someone who is unafraid to ask questions, is willing to challenge the norm and is eager to be the best in the business. Our Program Directors have deep experience in integrated project management and are leaders within the Project Management team and across a portfolio of clients, recognized as a go-to for high priority program definition, delivery best practices, and PM team leadership.
About Your Day-to-Day:
Edelman Program Directors are responsible for providing structure and overall delivery vision on projects and for overseeing a client portfolio consisting of multiple work streams and disciplines. Serving as the overall program management lead on accounts, they oversee a team of project managers that lead schedules, deliverables, priorities and teams towards flawless execution. They are a strategic core team leader and counselor to Account and Specialty leads in program management, project delivery approach and financial health. Program Directors are also leaders within the Project Management team, guiding career development and fostering an inclusive, growth-minded team culture.
- Own the intake of new work and the evaluation of new briefs, devising delivery approaches for each assignment drawing on PM best practices
- Own and manage project definition in scopes and staff plans with account leads and specialty teams, producing indicative pricing and detailed budgets that match a description of deliverables and actual work effort.
- Champion project management tools and best practices that standardize how to author and maintain project schedules, project briefs, cost estimates, financial management (OOP & fee) and other relevant project documentation.
- Independently own the delivery of large, complex programs independently and with support from more junior project managers.
- Serve as an escalation point to manage risks and provides solutions-oriented consultation to integrated team leads, proactively looking around corners, controlling project scope and the change control process, and collaborating with leads to strategically identify and implement win-win solutions.
- Partner with Finance and Account teams to ensure clients are profitable, fees are appropriate, forecasts are accurate and SOWs are approved.
- Drive client discussions related to project plans, financial health, Edelman capabilities and approach to delivery.
- Partner with Resource Management to forecast current and future staffing requirements in order to identify the best talent for the work.
- Establish workflow and best practices on integrated businesses that enable teams to efficiently deliver against program goals.
- Ensure quality checks and consistency of all outputs across all project deliverables
- Ensure flexibility in approaches to fit client, creative, and business needs, while managing change and the exploration of various budget/time scenarios to elevate work.
- Contribute to project operations and “the work behind the work” – prioritizing of new project opportunities establishing flexible frameworks and best practices with new teams and providing input on PM team assignments.
- Manage and mentor Project Management team members, including resolving project escalations, setting and managing performance goals, coaching individual career growth paths, and balancing workloads.
- Balance a sense of urgency with a calm and confident leadership at all times.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
- At least 8 years of project management experience in an integrated marketing/PR agency or related industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mastery of large, complex project delivery on integrated programs, from planning through execution
- Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, foster career development and oversee performance of junior team members
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Smartsheet (or other similar project management tool) is required.
About You:
- A self-reliant multi-tasker, with the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- A strategic mindset, with a knack for critical thinking and creative, head-on problem solving
- A bias for action and the unshakeable ability to confidently lead projects and teams through ambiguity
- A people leader with a “get things done” and positive mentality
- A passion for the art and the science of creative problem solving and operational excellence
- A strong and fearless communicator, with the ability to navigate conflict resolution and influence teams to a desired end goal
- A positive role model for fostering individual career development and an inclusive team culture
$105,000 - $160,000 annually
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.
The Edelman Project Management team is passionate about finding smart ways to deliver great work. We sit at the center of our business, collaborating with best-in-class teams to ensure Edelman ideas make an impact in our clients’ real worlds. From cars to consumer goods, fashion and retail, financial service, food and beverage, luxury, technology or healthcare – we are fanatics about integrated project management and enable our creative, strategy and account teams to deliver smart and brilliant programming for our clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for a process-oriented, go-getter who wants to become a key part of a forward-thinking, integrated team. We want passion and excitement. We want someone who is unafraid to ask questions, is willing to challenge the norm and is eager to be the best in the business. Our Program Directors have deep experience in integrated project management and are leaders within the Project Management team and across a portfolio of clients, recognized as a go-to for high priority program definition, delivery best practices, and PM team leadership.
About Your Day-to-Day:
Edelman Program Directors are responsible for providing structure and overall delivery vision on projects and for overseeing a client portfolio consisting of multiple work streams and disciplines. Serving as the overall program management lead on accounts, they oversee a team of project managers that lead schedules, deliverables, priorities and teams towards flawless execution. They are a strategic core team leader and counselor to Account and Specialty leads in program management, project delivery approach and financial health. Program Directors are also leaders within the Project Management team, guiding career development and fostering an inclusive, growth-minded team culture.
- Own the intake of new work and the evaluation of new briefs, devising delivery approaches for each assignment drawing on PM best practices
- Own and manage project definition in scopes and staff plans with account leads and specialty teams, producing indicative pricing and detailed budgets that match a description of deliverables and actual work effort.
- Champion project management tools and best practices that standardize how to author and maintain project schedules, project briefs, cost estimates, financial management (OOP & fee) and other relevant project documentation.
- Independently own the delivery of large, complex programs independently and with support from more junior project managers.
- Serve as an escalation point to manage risks and provides solutions-oriented consultation to integrated team leads, proactively looking around corners, controlling project scope and the change control process, and collaborating with leads to strategically identify and implement win-win solutions.
- Partner with Finance and Account teams to ensure clients are profitable, fees are appropriate, forecasts are accurate and SOWs are approved.
- Drive client discussions related to project plans, financial health, Edelman capabilities and approach to delivery.
- Partner with Resource Management to forecast current and future staffing requirements in order to identify the best talent for the work.
- Establish workflow and best practices on integrated businesses that enable teams to efficiently deliver against program goals.
- Ensure quality checks and consistency of all outputs across all project deliverables
- Ensure flexibility in approaches to fit client, creative, and business needs, while managing change and the exploration of various budget/time scenarios to elevate work.
- Contribute to project operations and “the work behind the work” – prioritizing of new project opportunities establishing flexible frameworks and best practices with new teams and providing input on PM team assignments.
- Manage and mentor Project Management team members, including resolving project escalations, setting and managing performance goals, coaching individual career growth paths, and balancing workloads.
- Balance a sense of urgency with a calm and confident leadership at all times.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
- At least 8 years of project management experience in an integrated marketing/PR agency or related industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mastery of large, complex project delivery on integrated programs, from planning through execution
- Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, foster career development and oversee performance of junior team members
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Smartsheet (or other similar project management tool) is required.
About You:
- A self-reliant multi-tasker, with the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- A strategic mindset, with a knack for critical thinking and creative, head-on problem solving
- A bias for action and the unshakeable ability to confidently lead projects and teams through ambiguity
- A people leader with a “get things done” and positive mentality
- A passion for the art and the science of creative problem solving and operational excellence
- A strong and fearless communicator, with the ability to navigate conflict resolution and influence teams to a desired end goal
- A positive role model for fostering individual career development and an inclusive team culture
$105,000 - $160,000 annually
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
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Target companies with established sponsorship history
Large enterprise software and SaaS companies sponsor VP of Sales roles most consistently. Firms with dedicated HR and legal teams are far more likely to absorb the cost and complexity of H-1B petitions than early-stage startups.
Emphasize revenue impact in your application materials
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators look at whether the role genuinely requires specialized expertise. Quantified pipeline numbers, team size managed, and enterprise deal complexity strengthen the specialty occupation argument for senior sales leadership.
Clarify your degree field early in conversations with employers
VP of Sales petitions are most defensible with degrees in business administration, marketing, economics, or a directly related field. Mismatches between your degree and the role can complicate the specialty occupation determination during adjudication.
Expect premium processing to be standard at this seniority level
Most companies sponsoring VP-level hires use premium processing to lock in approval within 15 business days. At this seniority, the business cost of waiting months for standard processing typically outweighs the premium processing fee.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing an offer
Clarify upfront whether the company covers H-1B filing fees, legal costs, and renewal fees. Senior hires have more negotiating leverage than most. Getting these terms in writing before signing avoids friction when the petition is actually filed.
Document your specialized expertise thoroughly before filing
VP of Sales petitions that get scrutinized often lack evidence of specialized knowledge beyond general sales management. Industry-specific expertise, complex enterprise cycles, and technical product fluency help distinguish the role from general management positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a VP of Sales role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the petition needs to show the role requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher, not just any degree. USCIS scrutinizes general management titles, so the job description should emphasize technical or industry-specialized knowledge. Roles tied to complex SaaS, healthcare technology, or financial services products with degree-specific requirements consistently fare better in adjudication than broadly defined sales leadership positions.
What degree fields support a VP of Sales H-1B petition most effectively?
Business administration, marketing, economics, finance, and industry-specific fields like computer science for technical sales roles are the most defensible. The key is that your degree field must logically connect to the specific role. A software engineering degree supporting a VP of Sales role at a deep-tech company can work, but the connection needs to be clearly argued in the petition.
How do I find VP of Sales roles where the employer is open to sponsorship?
Browse Migrate Mate to find VP of Sales positions from companies with verified sponsorship history. Many employers don't advertise sponsorship willingness in job postings, but their past H-1B visa filing records are publicly available and Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is realistic rather than making you guess.
Are VP of Sales roles subject to the H-1B cap and lottery?
Most VP of Sales positions at for-profit companies are cap-subject, meaning they require going through the annual H-1B lottery. Exemptions apply if you work for a university, nonprofit research institution, or government research organization, but corporate sales leadership roles don't qualify. Cap-exempt employers exist in specific sectors, so the employer type matters as much as the job title here.
What are the realistic H-1B approval rates for VP of Sales petitions?
USCIS doesn't publish approval rates broken down by job title, but senior business and management roles with well-documented specialty occupation arguments historically see higher approval rates than borderline cases. The biggest risk factor is a job description that reads as general management rather than specialized expertise. Working with an experienced immigration attorney to craft the petition language meaningfully reduces denial risk at this level.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored VP 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.