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Account Specialist roles in sales operations, client management, and revenue support are among the more OPT-accessible positions in business. Most require a degree in business, marketing, or communications, and many employers are familiar with the 12-month OPT authorization window. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 632505
Type: Full-time
Location: Hudsonville, MI 49426
Departments: Sales
Date Published: August 7, 2026
End Date: 08-14-2026
Account Specialist
4235 Corporate Exchange Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
MIHU1 Strategic Account Store
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Elevate your career as a Full-time Account Specialist, where you can take your sales and customer service skills to the next level. You'll be on the front lines of growing and supporting our branch key accounts, through building relationships and matching products and solutions to customer needs. This position is for our branch located at 4235 Corporate Exchange Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and executing a sales plan in a local territory to reach and exceed sales goals
- Supporting the day-to-day needs of the branch's key accounts
- Working directly with key accounts
- Growing and maintaining an assigned book of business
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Business/Marketing OR have related industry experience and knowledge of the local market
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal. Please respond by 08-14-2026.
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Job ID: 632505
Type: Full-time
Location: Hudsonville, MI 49426
Departments: Sales
Date Published: August 7, 2026
End Date: 08-14-2026
Account Specialist
4235 Corporate Exchange Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
MIHU1 Strategic Account Store
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Elevate your career as a Full-time Account Specialist, where you can take your sales and customer service skills to the next level. You'll be on the front lines of growing and supporting our branch key accounts, through building relationships and matching products and solutions to customer needs. This position is for our branch located at 4235 Corporate Exchange Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and executing a sales plan in a local territory to reach and exceed sales goals
- Supporting the day-to-day needs of the branch's key accounts
- Working directly with key accounts
- Growing and maintaining an assigned book of business
- Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a degree in Business/Marketing OR have related industry experience and knowledge of the local market
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal. Please respond by 08-14-2026.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Account Specialist
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
Account Specialist hiring moves fast. Mention your OPT status and authorized work period in your cover letter so recruiters aren't guessing. Clarity upfront prevents your application from being filtered out before a hiring manager sees it.
Target companies with existing OPT hiring patterns
Employers who have hired OPT students before understand the authorization process and are far less likely to hesitate. Look for companies with international hiring teams or offices, which signals comfort with work authorization requirements across different visa types.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
Account Specialist roles require a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Make that connection explicit in your resume and interviews. If your degree is in a technical field, connect it to data-driven client work or analytical account management functions.
Start your job search at least three months before OPT ends
Account Specialist roles can take four to eight weeks from application to offer. Factor in onboarding timelines too. Starting early gives you real negotiating room and reduces the pressure of searching with a hard deadline looming over every conversation.
Know whether your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, and some Finance degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. If yours does, mention it when applying. Employers who are on the fence about OPT hiring are more willing to move forward when extension eligibility reduces their timeline concerns.
Prepare a one-sentence explanation of your work authorization
Hiring managers often avoid asking about immigration status but are confused when it comes up. Have a clear, confident answer ready: something like stating your authorized period and whether STEM extension applies. This removes ambiguity and keeps the conversation focused on your qualifications.
Account Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Account Specialist on OPT?
Yes, Account Specialist roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. A business, marketing, communications, or related degree supports most Account Specialist job descriptions. If your degree is in a technical field, the role still qualifies if it involves applying that technical knowledge in a client-facing or analytical capacity.
Do Account Specialist employers typically sponsor visas after OPT?
It varies by employer size and industry. Larger companies in tech, financial services, and healthcare are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas after OPT because they have established immigration processes. Smaller firms may not have the infrastructure to sponsor. When researching roles on Migrate Mate, look for employers with a history of H-1B visa filings, which is a reliable signal of sponsorship willingness.
Does an Account Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Only if your underlying degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Statistics, or similar quantitative fields often qualify. A standard Business Administration or Marketing degree typically does not. Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code against the official STEM list to confirm eligibility before assuming you have the 24-month extension available.
How should I handle the gap between OPT expiration and H-1B start date?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a valid STEM extension or cap-gap coverage applies, you're authorized to keep working. The cap-gap rule automatically extends OPT status through September 30 if your H-1B is filed on time. Talk to your DSO as soon as your employer confirms they'll sponsor you so your timeline is tracked correctly.
What should I include on my resume to help OPT applications stand out?
List your OPT authorization status and end date clearly in your resume header or summary section. Quantify account management experience where possible, such as number of accounts managed or retention metrics. Employers reviewing OPT candidates want to see you can contribute quickly within your authorized window. A targeted resume with clear work authorization details reduces friction and gets more callbacks.