CPT Executive Management Jobs
Executive Management CPT jobs place F-1 students in roles spanning strategic planning, organizational leadership, and operations oversight. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must directly connect to your degree program. Roles at this level typically involve cross-functional decision-making and may require part-time or full-time CPT authorization depending on program requirements.
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For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is looking for an Account Executive, Strategic Accounts (SAE) to play a leadership role in executing our Strategic Accounts sales strategy to rapidly expand a defined set of Global 2000 accounts. This position will be responsible for driving executive engagement, selling solutions and delivering substantial growth in software and services bookings, with both new and expansion customers. A proven track record of exceeding quota with tenacity, great attitude, accountability, high energy, integrity, and discipline is crucial to success on the Strategic Accounts Team. This high profile role will work to cover a number of named accounts and will report to the Regional Director of Strategic Accounts.
Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed quarterly and annual software and services sales quotas
- Effectively forecast, manage the pipeline and consistently achieve performance metrics
- Provide account and selling team leadership, drive sales strategy and develop accounts over a multi-year time horizon
- Create & maintain actionable account plans
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional experts and external partners
- Drive a high value customer experience and deliver positive outcomes throughout the customer journey
- Actively engage and sell to both Line of Business (LOB), Functional Areas and IT departments
- Manage and execute both a transactional land/expand selling motion and a value-based solution motion
- Leverage MEDDICC during the sales process
- Build and maintain relationships with VP+, C-suite executives and key decision-makers
- Demonstrate a winning, competitive, and positive mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Evangelize the functional and solution value of Smartsheet
- Utilize data and PLG signals to drive sales strategies and decisions
You Have
- Proven experience in enterprise (G2K), complex software solution sales
- 5-10+ Years of Enterprise sales experience
- Track record of consistently exceeding quota
- Minimum of 3+ years tenure in previous roles, demonstrating company loyalty and growth trajectory
- Demonstrated ability to prospect, build demand and hunt in a defined territory
- Strong experience in team-based strategic account planning, development and execution
- Enabled on a value selling methodology like Force Mgmt, Sandler, Value Selling Framework or other
- Executive presence with proven ability to engage with VP+ and C-suite executives
- Strong desire for face-to-face customer engagement and willingness to travel (30%-50%)
- Strong presentation skills
- Data-driven, with a keen focus on leveraging PLG signals in sales strategies
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- High emotional intelligence and mental agility
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Current US Perks & Benefits
- Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
- 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
- US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.
US Base Salary Pay Range $135,000 - $180,000 USD
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At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.
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Does an executive management role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly integrates with your enrolled degree program. Your DSO evaluates whether the position reflects the competencies your curriculum develops, such as organizational strategy, corporate finance, or operations management. Titles like VP of Operations or Director of Strategy qualify when your coursework maps to those functions. Generic coordinator roles rebranded as executive management typically don't pass DSO review.
Can I work in an executive management CPT role before my program ends?
CPT authorization must be in place before your first day of work, and it's tied to your current academic term. You can begin an executive management CPT position while still enrolled, but the role must remain integral to your curriculum for each authorized period. If the position extends across semesters, your DSO re-evaluates authorization each term and you'll need updated documentation from your employer.
How do I find executive management jobs that hire CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with documented experience hiring F-1 students at senior and management levels. Look for companies that appear in DOL Labor Condition Application filings under management occupation codes, which signals they've sponsored international employees in comparable roles before and understand the authorization process at the executive level.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my executive management role changes significantly?
Any material change to your job duties, employer, or work location requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO. Moving from a strategic planning function to a sales leadership role, for example, constitutes a scope change that your school must re-evaluate. Operating under an outdated authorization risks your F-1 status, so notify your DSO before accepting any structural change to the position.
Does full-time CPT in an executive management role affect my future H-1B eligibility?
Full-time CPT doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility directly, but it eliminates your OPT eligibility if used for 12 or more months. Losing OPT removes your cap-gap protection and your buffer period to secure H-1B sponsorship after graduation. If your executive management CPT runs full-time, coordinate closely with your DSO and a future employer about timing your H-1B filing through USCIS before your authorized work period ends.