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Account Director roles sit at the intersection of client strategy and revenue growth, making them attractive to OPT students with backgrounds in marketing, communications, or business. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension in qualifying fields, gives you time to prove your value.
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Get Access To All JobsLANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - For Commercial Properties
Position Description: The primary objective of the Landscape Management Account Director is to Manage the existing book of accounts and acquire New Accounts for the company. The Landscape Management Account Director must be familiar with all aspects of commercial landscape maintenance to include: sales, production, customer service, estimating, etc. The Landscape Management Account Director oversees all interaction with the client and keeps them informed as to all aspects of the maintenance process while under our care including green season and winter season services. The Landscape Management Account Director maintains contact with the client, prepares and presents proposals, completes sales, interfaces with company production and accounting personnel, and interfaces with subcontractors and vendors as required throughout the length of the contract.
Reports To: The Landscape Management Account Director reports directly to the Sales Manager.
Skill Set and Educational Requirements:
* Minimum of three years of combined landscape production and sales experience (or similar in related field).
* An associate's degree or more (preferably in the Green Industry).
* Possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable on company's insurance policy.
* Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Proficient in or able to learn customer relationship management (CRM) software.
* Proficient in or able to learn company estimating software.
* Possess excellent computer skills.
* Able to make effective presentations to potential clients.
* Able to manage a book of work exceeding $1,500,000 predominantly focused on commercial properties.
* Able to represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.
Responsibilities:
* Renew current work, upsell current clients as needed, acquire new clients & sell new work upwards of $1,500,000 annually.
* Attends client meetings.
* Makes the initial contact with client and takes all required measurements.
* Prepares all proposals/contracts for client.
* Makes effective presentations and presents all proposals/documents to client.
* Closes sale and coordinates job specifics with appropriate personnel.
* Interfaces with client and ensures that all of client's concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
* Interfaces with company Garden & Property Manager for first few months of contract to ensure client's expectations are met and that jobs are kept on schedule and on budget.
* Ensures that job cost reports are properly analyzed and disseminated.
* Maintains and updates CRM software on a daily basis re: deadlines, meetings, notes, points of contact, phone conversations, etc.
* Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Assists in the implementation of the company's new business development plan.
* Assists Field Supervisors in site visits, walkthroughs, upsells, & estimating.
Success Factors:
* Is a high-energy individual capable of building and maintaining professional relationships with potential clients, vendors, subcontractors, etc.
* Able to effectively network and make connections with people.
* Requires minimal supervision.
* Is self-motivated.
* Able to make effective presentations.
What should this person enjoy doing to be successful in this job?
* Working with an internal company team.
* Helping grow the company and create value for clients.
* Building relationships, prospecting and networking.
What personal qualities are necessary for this job?
* Positive outlook and disposition.
* Enjoys challenges and problem solving.
* Steady, consistent, and dependable behavior.
* Customer-service oriented.
* Strong work ethic.
Supplemental Pay Types:
* Team incentives
* Impact Bonuses
* Employee point reward system
* Bonus pay
* Signing bonus
Why Join The Pattie Group, Inc.?
At The Pattie Group, we believe in growing great landscapes and great people. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you join our team:
Clear Career Growth Path: Advance your career with opportunities to move up and throughout our team, positioning yourself for amazing personal and team success, supported by our comprehensive in-house training and development programs.
* Commitment to Learning: We invest in our people with 45 hours of paid education annually, including both industry-specific and personal development courses — because learning never stops here.
* Comprehensive Benefits Package:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Short-term disability coverage
+ Life insurance
+ 401(k) retirement plan with Company Matching Contributions
+ Profit-sharing opportunities
+ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* A Culture That Values Fun and Connection:
+ Regular company picnics, parties, team cookouts, and staff baseball games
+ An annual awards banquet to celebrate our team’s hard work and achievements
+ Community involvement offering Charity and Kindness
* Employee Recognition and Rewards to recognize your dedication and contributions.
+ Pattie Gream Team Reward Programs
+ Discounted services, materials, and more!
+ Employee of the month recognition!
+ Team incentives and Profit Sharing*
At The Pattie Group, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining a team that values your growth, celebrates your success, and knows how to have fun along the way.
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - For Commercial Properties
Position Description: The primary objective of the Landscape Management Account Director is to Manage the existing book of accounts and acquire New Accounts for the company. The Landscape Management Account Director must be familiar with all aspects of commercial landscape maintenance to include: sales, production, customer service, estimating, etc. The Landscape Management Account Director oversees all interaction with the client and keeps them informed as to all aspects of the maintenance process while under our care including green season and winter season services. The Landscape Management Account Director maintains contact with the client, prepares and presents proposals, completes sales, interfaces with company production and accounting personnel, and interfaces with subcontractors and vendors as required throughout the length of the contract.
Reports To: The Landscape Management Account Director reports directly to the Sales Manager.
Skill Set and Educational Requirements:
* Minimum of three years of combined landscape production and sales experience (or similar in related field).
* An associate's degree or more (preferably in the Green Industry).
* Possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable on company's insurance policy.
* Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Proficient in or able to learn customer relationship management (CRM) software.
* Proficient in or able to learn company estimating software.
* Possess excellent computer skills.
* Able to make effective presentations to potential clients.
* Able to manage a book of work exceeding $1,500,000 predominantly focused on commercial properties.
* Able to represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.
Responsibilities:
* Renew current work, upsell current clients as needed, acquire new clients & sell new work upwards of $1,500,000 annually.
* Attends client meetings.
* Makes the initial contact with client and takes all required measurements.
* Prepares all proposals/contracts for client.
* Makes effective presentations and presents all proposals/documents to client.
* Closes sale and coordinates job specifics with appropriate personnel.
* Interfaces with client and ensures that all of client's concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
* Interfaces with company Garden & Property Manager for first few months of contract to ensure client's expectations are met and that jobs are kept on schedule and on budget.
* Ensures that job cost reports are properly analyzed and disseminated.
* Maintains and updates CRM software on a daily basis re: deadlines, meetings, notes, points of contact, phone conversations, etc.
* Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Assists in the implementation of the company's new business development plan.
* Assists Field Supervisors in site visits, walkthroughs, upsells, & estimating.
Success Factors:
* Is a high-energy individual capable of building and maintaining professional relationships with potential clients, vendors, subcontractors, etc.
* Able to effectively network and make connections with people.
* Requires minimal supervision.
* Is self-motivated.
* Able to make effective presentations.
What should this person enjoy doing to be successful in this job?
* Working with an internal company team.
* Helping grow the company and create value for clients.
* Building relationships, prospecting and networking.
What personal qualities are necessary for this job?
* Positive outlook and disposition.
* Enjoys challenges and problem solving.
* Steady, consistent, and dependable behavior.
* Customer-service oriented.
* Strong work ethic.
Supplemental Pay Types:
* Team incentives
* Impact Bonuses
* Employee point reward system
* Bonus pay
* Signing bonus
Why Join The Pattie Group, Inc.?
At The Pattie Group, we believe in growing great landscapes and great people. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you join our team:
Clear Career Growth Path: Advance your career with opportunities to move up and throughout our team, positioning yourself for amazing personal and team success, supported by our comprehensive in-house training and development programs.
* Commitment to Learning: We invest in our people with 45 hours of paid education annually, including both industry-specific and personal development courses — because learning never stops here.
* Comprehensive Benefits Package:
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Short-term disability coverage
+ Life insurance
+ 401(k) retirement plan with Company Matching Contributions
+ Profit-sharing opportunities
+ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* A Culture That Values Fun and Connection:
+ Regular company picnics, parties, team cookouts, and staff baseball games
+ An annual awards banquet to celebrate our team’s hard work and achievements
+ Community involvement offering Charity and Kindness
* Employee Recognition and Rewards to recognize your dedication and contributions.
+ Pattie Gream Team Reward Programs
+ Discounted services, materials, and more!
+ Employee of the month recognition!
+ Team incentives and Profit Sharing*
At The Pattie Group, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining a team that values your growth, celebrates your success, and knows how to have fun along the way.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Account Director
Target agencies with established visa programs
Large advertising, PR, and consulting agencies sponsor H-1B visas regularly. Search for firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications before, which signals they have HR and legal infrastructure to sponsor international employees without internal friction.
Frame your OPT timeline as an advantage
Account Director candidates with up to three years of OPT authorization give employers a long runway before H-1B sponsorship is needed. Leading with your remaining OPT duration removes the urgency employers associate with international hiring decisions.
Demonstrate client revenue impact with numbers
Sponsorship decisions at the director level come down to business case. Quantify accounts you managed, retention rates you improved, or revenue you grew. Concrete figures make the cost and effort of sponsorship feel proportionate to your value.
Apply during Q4 and Q1 when H-1B planning happens
Companies that sponsor H-1B visas typically budget for petitions in the fall and early new year, ahead of the April lottery. Timing your Account Director job search to align with this planning cycle increases your chances of being sponsored.
Clarify your OPT status early in recruiter conversations
Account Director searches move quickly. Disclosing your OPT authorization upfront, including your end date and STEM extension eligibility, prevents late-stage withdrawals and builds trust with hiring managers who need time to plan sponsorship logistics.
Leverage client-facing experience to justify specialty occupation status
H-1B eligibility requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Account Director positions tied to strategic planning, analytics, or integrated marketing are stronger candidates than purely relationship-management roles. Tailor your resume to highlight these dimensions.
Account Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Account Director on OPT?
Yes, Account Director roles generally qualify for OPT work authorization when they align with your degree field. A background in marketing, business administration, communications, or a related discipline supports the connection. USCIS looks at whether the position is directly related to your field of study, so your resume and job description should make that alignment clear.
Do Account Director jobs typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size to large agencies, consulting firms, and enterprise companies with dedicated HR teams. Sponsorship is less common at smaller boutique agencies without legal infrastructure. Migrate Mate filters for employers that have sponsored visas before, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the process.
Does a STEM degree help when applying for Account Director roles on OPT?
It depends on how the role is structured. Account Director positions at technology companies or data-driven marketing firms often emphasize analytics, product strategy, or systems integration, which can support a STEM OPT extension for eligible graduates. A role that is primarily relationship management without a technical component is less likely to qualify for STEM extension regardless of your degree.
How competitive is the Account Director job market for OPT students?
Account Director is a senior role, and competition is real. Most employers expect five or more years of progressive account management experience. OPT students applying from within the U.S., especially those transitioning from Account Manager or Senior Account Manager positions, are in the strongest position. Sponsorship willingness narrows the pool further, so targeting the right employers from the start matters.
What should I look for in an Account Director job listing if I need sponsorship?
Look for explicit language like 'we sponsor work visas' or 'open to candidates requiring sponsorship.' Absence of that language does not always mean no, but it adds friction. Company size, industry, and past H-1B filing history are also reliable signals. On Migrate Mate, you can browse Account Director openings filtered specifically for employers open to sponsoring OPT and visa candidates.