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Business Account Executive jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, marketing, communications, or related fields. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT authorization. Your 12-month OPT window can extend to 36 months with a STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies.
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Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
Responsible for the sale of integrated communication structure to small-to-medium business customer. Develops relationships with individual businesses and the community and positions the Comcast brand as key components of the sales strategy and keeps with Comcast's touchstones.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Assists with the creation and delivery of face-to-face sales presentations that demonstrate knowledge of the latest Comcast products and services. Promotes the sale of bundled products to ensure the optimal solution for the customer. Sells with goals of exceeding departmental, financial and unit targets.
- Stays abreast of competitive landscape and emerging technologies to best position Comcast Business Services in the marketplace.
- Generates new leads with targeted businesses through various prospecting activities, including cold calling, canvassing, customer referrals and partner relationships. Focuses on goal achievement and is results driven.
- Assists with developing sales territory, including cultivation of local business partnerships and organizational affiliations.
- Retains customer base by delivering on the Comcast Credo. Ensures a superior customer experience. Maintains and builds customer relationships to drive customer retention; works with internal teams to ensure operational efficiencies and service levels meet and exceed customer expectations through strong customer service orientation and excellent follow up skills.
- Prepares sales and activity reports as required.
- Participates in out-of-the-office meetings with customers on a regular basis and demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills and skill in presenting, persuading and negotiating.
- Promotes the sale of bundled products to ensure the optimal solution for the customer. Sells with goals of exceeding departmental, financial and unit targets.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Skills
Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking Problem Solving, Customer-Focused, Persuasion, Professional Integrity, Resilience, Technical Knowledge, Workplace Organization
Compensation
Base Pay: $53,500.00
Total Target Compensation (Base Pay plus Targeted Commission): $53,514.42
Our sales compensation programs offer the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
Responsible for the sale of integrated communication structure to small-to-medium business customer. Develops relationships with individual businesses and the community and positions the Comcast brand as key components of the sales strategy and keeps with Comcast's touchstones.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Assists with the creation and delivery of face-to-face sales presentations that demonstrate knowledge of the latest Comcast products and services. Promotes the sale of bundled products to ensure the optimal solution for the customer. Sells with goals of exceeding departmental, financial and unit targets.
- Stays abreast of competitive landscape and emerging technologies to best position Comcast Business Services in the marketplace.
- Generates new leads with targeted businesses through various prospecting activities, including cold calling, canvassing, customer referrals and partner relationships. Focuses on goal achievement and is results driven.
- Assists with developing sales territory, including cultivation of local business partnerships and organizational affiliations.
- Retains customer base by delivering on the Comcast Credo. Ensures a superior customer experience. Maintains and builds customer relationships to drive customer retention; works with internal teams to ensure operational efficiencies and service levels meet and exceed customer expectations through strong customer service orientation and excellent follow up skills.
- Prepares sales and activity reports as required.
- Participates in out-of-the-office meetings with customers on a regular basis and demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills and skill in presenting, persuading and negotiating.
- Promotes the sale of bundled products to ensure the optimal solution for the customer. Sells with goals of exceeding departmental, financial and unit targets.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Skills
Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking Problem Solving, Customer-Focused, Persuasion, Professional Integrity, Resilience, Technical Knowledge, Workplace Organization
Compensation
Base Pay: $53,500.00
Total Target Compensation (Base Pay plus Targeted Commission): $53,514.42
Our sales compensation programs offer the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Account Executive
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Mention your OPT end date early in conversations with recruiters. Business Account Executive roles often have 90-day ramp periods, so hiring managers need to know your authorization window before investing in onboarding and sales training.
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to continue doing so. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed for Business Account Executive or similar sales roles in recent years.
Frame your international background as a sales asset
Cross-cultural communication and multilingual ability are genuine advantages in account executive roles. Explicitly connect those skills to the employer's customer base or target markets when writing your cover letter and during interviews.
Pursue roles at mid-size and enterprise companies first
Larger companies typically have HR infrastructure and legal budgets to handle visa sponsorship. Early-stage startups often want to sponsor but lack the processes, making sponsorship conversations slower and less predictable for OPT timelines.
Get your OPT employment authorization card before outreach
Having your EAD in hand signals to employers that you can start immediately without waiting on USCIS. This removes a common hesitation point and makes your application competitive alongside candidates who need no immigration steps.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready employers
Browse Business Account Executive listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late that a company won't sponsor.
Business Account Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Account Executive role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, in most cases. Business Account Executive positions typically require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard that supports OPT authorization. If the job description lists a general bachelor's degree in any field as sufficient, that can weaken the specialty occupation case, so look for postings that specify a relevant degree field.
Can I extend my OPT as a Business Account Executive if my degree is STEM?
Yes, if you hold a STEM-designated degree such as management information systems, business analytics, or quantitative marketing, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization. The role must also relate directly to your STEM field of study. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM designation list to confirm eligibility before relying on this pathway.
How do I find Business Account Executive jobs where employers are open to OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to use Migrate Mate, which curates job listings specifically for OPT and visa-sponsored candidates. Searching on general platforms means filtering through hundreds of postings that may not sponsor at all. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have indicated openness to international candidates, which makes your search significantly more targeted.
What happens to my Business Account Executive job if I miss the H-1B lottery after OPT?
If you're not selected in the H-1B lottery, your OPT authorization ends and you'd need to stop working unless another visa pathway is available. Some employers will explore alternatives such as the O-1 visa for demonstrated high achievers, or sponsor an L-1 visa if you've worked for an affiliated foreign entity. Discussing contingency plans with your employer before the lottery outcome is worth doing early in your employment.
Do commissions and variable pay affect my OPT authorization as an account executive?
No, commission-based or variable compensation structures do not affect your OPT work authorization itself. OPT requires that you are employed in a role related to your field of study and working at least 20 hours per week. Whether your pay is salary, commission, or a mix is not a factor USCIS evaluates for OPT eligibility, though your employer must still report your employment details accurately to your DSO.