CPT Sales Jobs
Sales roles on CPT span account management, business development, and inside sales, all of which qualify when your program ties the work to coursework in marketing, management, or a related field. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position individually, and part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) keeps your full-time eligibility intact for OPT later.
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Sales Learning & Effectiveness exists to enable our sellers to do what they do best: sell. Our team supports the sales organization by developing learning experiences that enable the sales processes, tools, resources, and guidance that help sales associates work more effectively and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
As a Sales Learning & Effectiveness Intern, you will support initiatives that help develop and empower our sales organization through training, enablement, and continuous learning opportunities. You'll partner with Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, Sales Leadership, and other cross-functional teams to support the creation of engaging learning experiences designed to enable seller success. This role offers hands-on experience in learning program design and development, communications, and change management. You'll help support both ongoing development initiatives and new learning programs designed to improve effectiveness, accelerate onboarding, and strengthen seller capabilities across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of learning and development initiatives for sales associates and leaders.
- Assist with creating and updating training materials, presentations, job aids, guides, and learning resources.
- Partner with Sales Operations and business leaders to identify learning needs and support development solutions.
- Help coordinate training sessions, workshops, onboarding activities, and development programs.
- Assist with communications related to training programs, learning resources, and sales enablement initiatives.
- Gather, organize, and analyze participant feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the maintenance and organization of learning content, resources, and training documentation.
- Prepare presentations, summaries, and reports to communicate program outcomes and recommendations.
- Research learning and sales enablement best practices to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects that enhance seller effectiveness and professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Learning Design & Development, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Management, Communications, Marketing, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in training, coaching, learning, employee development, or sales enablement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating presentations, training materials, communications, or instructional content.
- Exposure to learning management systems (LMS), training programs, or employee development initiatives.
- Coursework in Learning & Development, Training & Development, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Leadership, Adult Learning, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or Change Management.
- Experience with survey analysis, feedback collection, or program evaluation.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, or other collaboration and reporting tools.
- Interest in helping individuals develop skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their roles.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to Learning & Development within a large sales organization.
- Experience supporting sales enablement, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
- Opportunities to collaborate with sales leaders, operations teams, and learning professionals.
- Development of project management, communication, facilitation, and content-development skills.
- Insight into how learning and development programs drive associate performance, engagement, and business results.
Job Summary
Gain hands-on experience in areas such as marketing, human resources, information technology, sales, operations, finance, logistics, business development, merchandising, and/or other departments.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Prepares and delivers insights and recommendations based on analyses.
- Produces findings and draws conclusions from analyses. Makes oral and written recommendations to management.
- Executes tasks directly related to functional projects and/or process improvements.
- Communicates issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.
- May assist in research or special projects in a variety of areas in order to fulfill business initiatives and meet business objectives.
Nature and Scope
- Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems. Demonstrates skill in data analysis and techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.
- Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment. May be paired with a mentor. Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor.
- May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Certification may be required in some areas. Generally 0-2 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in a related field.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
About the Role
Sales Learning & Effectiveness exists to enable our sellers to do what they do best: sell. Our team supports the sales organization by developing learning experiences that enable the sales processes, tools, resources, and guidance that help sales associates work more effectively and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
As a Sales Learning & Effectiveness Intern, you will support initiatives that help develop and empower our sales organization through training, enablement, and continuous learning opportunities. You'll partner with Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, Sales Leadership, and other cross-functional teams to support the creation of engaging learning experiences designed to enable seller success. This role offers hands-on experience in learning program design and development, communications, and change management. You'll help support both ongoing development initiatives and new learning programs designed to improve effectiveness, accelerate onboarding, and strengthen seller capabilities across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of learning and development initiatives for sales associates and leaders.
- Assist with creating and updating training materials, presentations, job aids, guides, and learning resources.
- Partner with Sales Operations and business leaders to identify learning needs and support development solutions.
- Help coordinate training sessions, workshops, onboarding activities, and development programs.
- Assist with communications related to training programs, learning resources, and sales enablement initiatives.
- Gather, organize, and analyze participant feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the maintenance and organization of learning content, resources, and training documentation.
- Prepare presentations, summaries, and reports to communicate program outcomes and recommendations.
- Research learning and sales enablement best practices to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects that enhance seller effectiveness and professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Learning Design & Development, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Management, Communications, Marketing, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in training, coaching, learning, employee development, or sales enablement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating presentations, training materials, communications, or instructional content.
- Exposure to learning management systems (LMS), training programs, or employee development initiatives.
- Coursework in Learning & Development, Training & Development, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Leadership, Adult Learning, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or Change Management.
- Experience with survey analysis, feedback collection, or program evaluation.
- Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, or other collaboration and reporting tools.
- Interest in helping individuals develop skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their roles.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to Learning & Development within a large sales organization.
- Experience supporting sales enablement, onboarding, and professional development initiatives.
- Opportunities to collaborate with sales leaders, operations teams, and learning professionals.
- Development of project management, communication, facilitation, and content-development skills.
- Insight into how learning and development programs drive associate performance, engagement, and business results.
Job Summary
Gain hands-on experience in areas such as marketing, human resources, information technology, sales, operations, finance, logistics, business development, merchandising, and/or other departments.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
- Prepares and delivers insights and recommendations based on analyses.
- Produces findings and draws conclusions from analyses. Makes oral and written recommendations to management.
- Executes tasks directly related to functional projects and/or process improvements.
- Communicates issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.
- May assist in research or special projects in a variety of areas in order to fulfill business initiatives and meet business objectives.
Nature and Scope
- Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems. Demonstrates skill in data analysis and techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.
- Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment. May be paired with a mentor. Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor.
- May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.
Work Environment
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
- Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a requirement to stoop or lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Certification may be required in some areas. Generally 0-2 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in a related field.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsSales CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sales roles qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, sales roles qualify for CPT when the work is an integral part of your curriculum and your DSO approves the connection to your field of study. Titles like business development representative, account manager, or inside sales associate commonly qualify for students in business, marketing, communications, or management programs. The job description, not just the title, is what your DSO evaluates.
Can I do CPT at a commission-based sales job?
CPT authorization covers the position itself, not the pay structure, so commission-based roles are permitted as long as the employer is a legitimate U.S. entity and the work aligns with your coursework. Your DSO will need the employer's legal name, address, and a description of duties. Straight-commission arrangements are legal under CPT, but make sure the offer letter documents the compensation structure clearly.
How do I find sales employers who are comfortable with CPT?
Many smaller sales organizations have never hired an F-1 student and may be unfamiliar with CPT. Migrate Mate lists employers with international hiring experience, making it easier to target companies that won't require extensive education on your work authorization. When you do reach out, having a one-page explanation of CPT ready for HR speeds up the conversation significantly.
Does CPT in a sales role count toward my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT (fewer than 20 hours per week) has no effect on OPT eligibility regardless of how long you work. Full-time CPT (20 hours or more per week) starts counting against the 12-month threshold that eliminates OPT. If you plan a full-semester or full-year sales internship, track your authorized hours carefully and consult your DSO before accepting any full-time arrangement.
What documents does a sales employer need from me for CPT onboarding?
You'll provide your CPT-endorsed I-20, which lists the authorized employer, job title, and dates. Employers also need your passport and visa for I-9 completion. Some sales organizations using E-Verify will run your documents through that system as well. Your CPT authorization is employer-specific, so switching to a different sales company mid-semester requires a new DSO authorization and a new I-20 before you start.