OPT Account Executive Jobs
Account Executive roles qualify for F-1 OPT when the position requires a degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. Most AE jobs at SaaS and technology companies involve complex sales cycles that satisfy the specialty occupation standard, making them strong candidates for both standard OPT and STEM OPT extension.
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The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television and digital advertising.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
- Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
- Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
- Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
- Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
- Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
- Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
- Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
- Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
INTRODUCTION
The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television and digital advertising.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
- Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
- Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
- Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
- Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
- Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
- Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
- Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
- Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Account Executive
Target SaaS and enterprise tech employers
Software and enterprise technology companies hire Account Executives at scale and have established immigration processes. They're far more likely to understand OPT work authorization and have HR teams equipped to handle the paperwork without friction.
Lead with your degree in applications
OPT eligibility depends on your role connecting to your field of study. Emphasize your business, marketing, or communications degree in your resume and cover letter to make the OPT authorization pathway immediately obvious to recruiters reviewing your application.
Address your timeline proactively in interviews
Employers often hesitate because they don't understand OPT. Explain your authorized work period clearly, mention that no sponsorship is required during OPT, and if you're on a STEM extension, clarify that it adds 24 months of authorized employment.
Pursue roles with a defined quota or territory
Account Executive positions tied to a geographic territory, named accounts, or industry vertical demonstrate structured responsibilities. This specificity strengthens the case that the role requires a degree, which reinforces your OPT authorization and supports future H-1B visa sponsorship arguments.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting an offer
OPT has a limited window, so understanding a company's long-term sponsorship posture matters. Ask during the final interview stage whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they have immigration counsel on retainer.
Build pipeline early in your OPT period
Account Executive hiring cycles can run four to eight weeks from application to offer. Start your search well before your OPT start date or before your current authorization ends to avoid accepting a role under deadline pressure.
Account Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Account Executive on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if the Account Executive role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to your major. Most AE positions at technology and SaaS companies specify a degree in business, marketing, or communications as a requirement, which aligns well with common F-1 majors. Confirm the job posting lists a degree requirement before applying.
Do Account Executive jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Some do, but it depends on your degree and the employer's STEM designation. If you hold a STEM-designated degree such as information systems, data analytics, or a quantitative business field, and the employer is E-Verify enrolled, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. A standard business or marketing degree typically does not qualify for STEM OPT.
How do I find Account Executive jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you can browse Account Executive openings without wasting time on roles that exclude international candidates. Searching there saves you from applying to positions where OPT work authorization is a non-starter and helps you focus on employers who have hired OPT students before.
Does an employer need to file any paperwork to hire me on OPT as an Account Executive?
No petition or USCIS filing is required during standard OPT or STEM OPT. Your employer does need to sign your STEM OPT I-983 training plan if you're on a STEM extension, and they must be enrolled in E-Verify. Outside of that, you're authorized to work, and the employer's HR team simply onboards you like any other employee.
What happens to my Account Executive job if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your OPT expires and you're not selected in the H-1B lottery, you lose work authorization and cannot legally continue in the role. Some employers will explore alternatives like the O-1A visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship through a nonprofit or university affiliate. It's worth discussing contingency options with your employer before the lottery results are announced.