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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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The Automotive Account Specialist will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting activities associated with achieving performance standards for our clients in the automotive sector.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all functions of an F&I Manager consistent with good business practices
- Achieve performance standards set by the company, or as determined by leadership
- Isolate and resolve discrepancies in client performance and process determined to be detrimental to the solicitation, sale and desired profit margins related to Assurant Dealer Services products
- Organize, plan and conduct meetings with clients as required, promoting communication and fostering a positive business relationship
- Facilitate training as required to ensure understanding of Assurant Dealer Services, products, policies and procedures with appropriate dealership personnel
- Identify new opportunities for applicable Assurant Dealer Services products currently not offered by existing clients
- Complete all reports for Home Office in a Timely Manner, including 2-day kickoff worksheets, Trip Reports and Post Assignment Evaluations
- Complete and submit expenses during business travel (if applicable) and/or submit business expense receipts into the expense portal to the Home Office on a timely basis
- Coordinate and Book all Airline Reservations, Hotel Reservations and Car Rental Reservations thru our Corporate Travel Department, in accordance with corporate guidelines, and complete in a consistent, timely manner
- Complete any items as requested by Program Administrator, Director of Training and any other company employees
- Manage expenses incurred within the then current Assurant Dealer Services expense guidelines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years retail automotive dealership experience, specifically F&I
- Extensive knowledge of retail automobile dealership operation
- Current state licensing required for assigned territory or the ability to obtain licensing after training
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- Proven retail sales experience in the automotive industry a plus
- At least two years of experience in the field of sales, management, and customer relations required
- Strong sales skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Problem-solving and customer service skills
- Computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required
- Must be a team player as well as able to work independently
- Complete and graduate from our 1-week FSM Training Class
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires extensive travel to client sites
- Candidates must be open to relocation for advancement opportunities
TRAVEL
80% nationwide travel
SALARY
$108,000
Expected Application Deadline
09/27/2026
If no application deadline is provided, this role may be a pipeline requisition, and we'll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis, or there is no requirement for this information in the location where the role is posted.
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.
What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
Job Scam Alert
Please be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords.
INTRODUCTION
The Automotive Account Specialist will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting activities associated with achieving performance standards for our clients in the automotive sector.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all functions of an F&I Manager consistent with good business practices
- Achieve performance standards set by the company, or as determined by leadership
- Isolate and resolve discrepancies in client performance and process determined to be detrimental to the solicitation, sale and desired profit margins related to Assurant Dealer Services products
- Organize, plan and conduct meetings with clients as required, promoting communication and fostering a positive business relationship
- Facilitate training as required to ensure understanding of Assurant Dealer Services, products, policies and procedures with appropriate dealership personnel
- Identify new opportunities for applicable Assurant Dealer Services products currently not offered by existing clients
- Complete all reports for Home Office in a Timely Manner, including 2-day kickoff worksheets, Trip Reports and Post Assignment Evaluations
- Complete and submit expenses during business travel (if applicable) and/or submit business expense receipts into the expense portal to the Home Office on a timely basis
- Coordinate and Book all Airline Reservations, Hotel Reservations and Car Rental Reservations thru our Corporate Travel Department, in accordance with corporate guidelines, and complete in a consistent, timely manner
- Complete any items as requested by Program Administrator, Director of Training and any other company employees
- Manage expenses incurred within the then current Assurant Dealer Services expense guidelines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years retail automotive dealership experience, specifically F&I
- Extensive knowledge of retail automobile dealership operation
- Current state licensing required for assigned territory or the ability to obtain licensing after training
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree
- Proven retail sales experience in the automotive industry a plus
- At least two years of experience in the field of sales, management, and customer relations required
- Strong sales skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Problem-solving and customer service skills
- Computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required
- Must be a team player as well as able to work independently
- Complete and graduate from our 1-week FSM Training Class
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires extensive travel to client sites
- Candidates must be open to relocation for advancement opportunities
TRAVEL
80% nationwide travel
SALARY
$108,000
Expected Application Deadline
09/27/2026
If no application deadline is provided, this role may be a pipeline requisition, and we'll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis, or there is no requirement for this information in the location where the role is posted.
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.
What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
Job Scam Alert
Please be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords.
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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.