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At Align Technology, our goal is to deliver superior clinical outcomes with an enhanced patient experience. Our continued growth and success depends on enabling Orthodontists and General Dentists to thrive.
Your mission as a Territory Manager is to apply comprehensive knowledge of Invisalign and iTero sales strategies for key accounts to accelerate revenue and higher case volume. You will sell directly to professional business owners (Orthodontists and General Dentists), transforming an analog process with clear aligners and innovative digital solutions that make straightening teeth easier, faster, and more accessible – helping practitioners grow their business and increase patient satisfaction.
Role expectations
- Use insights and a consultative selling approach to teach customers about their industry and their customers; challenge them to modernize and grow their business; assist them in implementing digital technology and refine office processes.
- Achieve quarterly and yearly territory sales targets.
- Manage a defined geography of accounts (Orthodontists and General Dentists) to grow the business; onboard new high potential accounts.
- Plan and execute a Territory plan, based on understanding the potential in each account in the defined geography.
- Create & execute account plans for highest potential accounts, based on deep understanding of the account’s business, goals, challenges and opportunities.
- Utilize data/analytics to help customer’s drive decision making - Educate customers on products to ensure the practice is clinically comfortable with Invisalign and iTero products and services.
- Communicate cross-functionally (e.g., Doctor, Treatment Coordinator, clinical assistant, education, marketing, product development) to develop an in-depth understanding of the business needs to clearly articulate fit with Align product, digital platform, and solution capabilities.
- Orchestrate additional internal Company resources to optimize the customer experience and provide ongoing promotion of Align solutions.
- Be creative, self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently with a high sense of urgency.
- Be agile and capable of engaging customers in a virtual selling environment.
- Listen, understand, and analyze customer needs to tailor Align products and services to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience required - Minimum of 4 years of experience required. Experience can be outside business-to-business (B2B) sales experience or industry experience selling a medical device, capital equipment, dental, orthodontic, or other relevant combination of sales (inside or outside) and industry experience.
- Proven track record of achieving sales goals.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Business & Marketing knowledge: Ability & comfort having business discussions (Cash Flow Analysis, ROI, P&L) and asking the right business questions.
- Comfort with having clinical discussions regarding both Invisalign and iTero products.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with a CRM system, Salesforce preferred, and virtual communication platforms.
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
- Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment.
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge.
- Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans.
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan.
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
- 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
- Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
- Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
- 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
- If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
- Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
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Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
Description
At Align Technology, our goal is to deliver superior clinical outcomes with an enhanced patient experience. Our continued growth and success depends on enabling Orthodontists and General Dentists to thrive.
Your mission as a Territory Manager is to apply comprehensive knowledge of Invisalign and iTero sales strategies for key accounts to accelerate revenue and higher case volume. You will sell directly to professional business owners (Orthodontists and General Dentists), transforming an analog process with clear aligners and innovative digital solutions that make straightening teeth easier, faster, and more accessible – helping practitioners grow their business and increase patient satisfaction.
Role expectations
- Use insights and a consultative selling approach to teach customers about their industry and their customers; challenge them to modernize and grow their business; assist them in implementing digital technology and refine office processes.
- Achieve quarterly and yearly territory sales targets.
- Manage a defined geography of accounts (Orthodontists and General Dentists) to grow the business; onboard new high potential accounts.
- Plan and execute a Territory plan, based on understanding the potential in each account in the defined geography.
- Create & execute account plans for highest potential accounts, based on deep understanding of the account’s business, goals, challenges and opportunities.
- Utilize data/analytics to help customer’s drive decision making - Educate customers on products to ensure the practice is clinically comfortable with Invisalign and iTero products and services.
- Communicate cross-functionally (e.g., Doctor, Treatment Coordinator, clinical assistant, education, marketing, product development) to develop an in-depth understanding of the business needs to clearly articulate fit with Align product, digital platform, and solution capabilities.
- Orchestrate additional internal Company resources to optimize the customer experience and provide ongoing promotion of Align solutions.
- Be creative, self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently with a high sense of urgency.
- Be agile and capable of engaging customers in a virtual selling environment.
- Listen, understand, and analyze customer needs to tailor Align products and services to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience required - Minimum of 4 years of experience required. Experience can be outside business-to-business (B2B) sales experience or industry experience selling a medical device, capital equipment, dental, orthodontic, or other relevant combination of sales (inside or outside) and industry experience.
- Proven track record of achieving sales goals.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Business & Marketing knowledge: Ability & comfort having business discussions (Cash Flow Analysis, ROI, P&L) and asking the right business questions.
- Comfort with having clinical discussions regarding both Invisalign and iTero products.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with a CRM system, Salesforce preferred, and virtual communication platforms.
Pay Transparency
If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.
For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
General Description of All Benefits
We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:
- Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment.
- Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge.
- Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans.
- Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan.
Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
- Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts– Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
- 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
- Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
- Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
- 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
- If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
- Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.
To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?
Explore Align's culture here!
Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Applicant Privacy Policy:
Review our Applicant Privacy Policy for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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Target STEM-designated roles at Align
Focus your search on engineering, data science, and clinical operations roles at Align Technology. These positions fall under STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving you 36 months of work authorization total and more time to get selected in the H-1B lottery.
Verify Align's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm Align Technology's active E-Verify status before your offer letter is finalized, so your DSO can submit the I-983 training plan without delays or last-minute complications.
Search Align's OPT hiring history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to review Align Technology's visa sponsorship history by role and department. This tells you which teams have hired international students before, so you can prioritize applications where OPT-to-H-1B transitions have already happened.
Align your degree field to the job description
USCIS requires your OPT job to be directly related to your degree field. At Align, biomedical engineering, computer science, and supply chain roles typically map cleanly. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your target role to confirm the degree connection before applying.
Start conversations before your OPT start date
Recruiting timelines at medical device companies like Align often run 8 to 12 weeks. Beginning outreach before your OPT EAD arrives gives you time to clear interviews, background checks, and onboarding paperwork without compressing into your 60-day post-graduation grace period.
Document your training plan details carefully
For STEM OPT extension at Align, your I-983 training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your degree. Work with your hiring manager to confirm job duties match your field of study, since USCIS reviews this connection during any audit or extension evaluation.
Align Technology OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Align Technology sponsor OPT visas?
Align Technology hires students who already hold an OPT EAD issued by USCIS. The company does not file a petition for OPT itself. What matters is that Align is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Roles in engineering, clinical affairs, and data functions are among those where OPT students have been hired.
Which departments at Align Technology typically hire OPT students?
Engineering, manufacturing operations, data science, clinical affairs, and regulatory affairs are the departments at Align Technology most likely to hire OPT students. These teams work on technical problems that align well with STEM degree fields. Roles in these areas also tend to qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is STEM-designated.
How do I confirm Align Technology supports the STEM OPT extension?
Ask your recruiter or HR contact directly whether Align is enrolled in E-Verify, since that enrollment is a USCIS requirement for the STEM OPT extension. You can also search Align's employer profile on Migrate Mate to review their sponsorship history and verify whether STEM roles at the company have supported OPT extensions in the past.
How do I time my OPT application to align with Align Technology's hiring process?
USCIS recommends filing your OPT application up to 90 days before your program end date, and processing takes up to 90 days. Align Technology's recruiting cycle in medical devices typically runs several weeks. Filing early and beginning outreach before graduation helps avoid gaps between your EAD receipt date and your intended start date.
Does Align Technology sponsor H-1B for OPT employees?
Align Technology has a history of sponsoring H-1B visas for employees, making it a viable option for OPT students looking to transition to long-term work status. H-1B sponsorship is handled separately from OPT and requires the company to file a petition with USCIS during the annual cap period. Confirming this pathway during the offer stage is a reasonable step.
How does Align Technology hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Align Technology can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Align Technology's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.