OPT Business Development Representative Jobs
Business Development Representative jobs are widely available to F-1 OPT students, but cap-exempt status and a clear connection between your degree and the role are what employers actually screen for. Most BDR roles qualify under business or communications fields, and your 12-month OPT window is enough to clear probationary periods at most companies.
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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$67,000.00 - $110,600.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Be the Hero in Someone's Story
When life throws curveballs - storms, accidents, unexpected challenges - YOU become the beacon of hope that guides our customers back to stability. At Travelers, our Claims Organization isn't just a department; it's the beating heart of our promise to be there when our customers need us most.
As a Claim Rep, you will be responsible for managing, evaluating, and processing claims in a timely and accurate manner.
In this detail-oriented and customer focused role, you will work closely with insureds to ensure claims are resolved efficiently while maintaining a high level of professionalism, empathy, and service throughout the claims handling process.
What Will You Do?
- Provide quality claim handling of construction claims including customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation, and resolution in accordance with company policies, compliance, and state specific regulations.
- Communicate with policyholders, claimants, providers, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide updates. Determine claim eligibility, coverage, liability, and settlement amounts.
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation of claim files and transactions.
- Identify and escalate potential fraud or complex claims for further investigation.
- Coordinate with internal teams such as investigators, legal, and customer service, as needed.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Three years of experience in insurance claims, preferably construction claims.
- Experience with claims management and software systems.
- Strong understanding of insurance principles, terminology with the ability to understand and articulate policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for insureds and claimants.
What is a Must Have?
- One-year bodily injury liability claim handling experience, or one year of liability claim experience, or one year of property claim handling experience, or successful completion of Travelers Claim Representative training program.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$67,000.00 - $110,600.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Be the Hero in Someone's Story
When life throws curveballs - storms, accidents, unexpected challenges - YOU become the beacon of hope that guides our customers back to stability. At Travelers, our Claims Organization isn't just a department; it's the beating heart of our promise to be there when our customers need us most.
As a Claim Rep, you will be responsible for managing, evaluating, and processing claims in a timely and accurate manner.
In this detail-oriented and customer focused role, you will work closely with insureds to ensure claims are resolved efficiently while maintaining a high level of professionalism, empathy, and service throughout the claims handling process.
What Will You Do?
- Provide quality claim handling of construction claims including customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation, and resolution in accordance with company policies, compliance, and state specific regulations.
- Communicate with policyholders, claimants, providers, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide updates. Determine claim eligibility, coverage, liability, and settlement amounts.
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation of claim files and transactions.
- Identify and escalate potential fraud or complex claims for further investigation.
- Coordinate with internal teams such as investigators, legal, and customer service, as needed.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Three years of experience in insurance claims, preferably construction claims.
- Experience with claims management and software systems.
- Strong understanding of insurance principles, terminology with the ability to understand and articulate policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for insureds and claimants.
What is a Must Have?
- One-year bodily injury liability claim handling experience, or one year of liability claim experience, or one year of property claim handling experience, or successful completion of Travelers Claim Representative training program.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Development Representative
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
Mention your OPT status and end date in your cover letter or email outreach. BDR hiring managers move fast and want to know your work authorization before scheduling a call. Proactive clarity prevents you from being screened out early.
Connect your degree to the BDR role explicitly
USCIS requires a logical connection between your field of study and your job. Business, marketing, communications, and economics degrees align cleanly with BDR responsibilities. Name that connection in your resume summary and application materials.
Target companies with a history of OPT and visa sponsorship
Larger SaaS and technology companies with structured sales teams are significantly more likely to sponsor H-1B visa after OPT ends. Their existing HR infrastructure makes sponsoring a proven BDR far less daunting than at a small startup.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
BDR hiring cycles typically run two to six weeks from application to offer. If your OPT starts in May, begin applying in March. Starting late compresses your runway and forces you to explain gaps before you have authorization.
Quantify your pipeline contributions before interviewing
BDR roles are metrics-driven. Prepare specific numbers from internships, projects, or any sales-adjacent work: calls made, meetings booked, or conversion rates. Concrete performance data makes you a lower-risk hire for a sponsoring employer.
Ask about sponsorship intent before accepting an offer
Raise H-1B sponsorship before signing. A tactful question during the offer stage, such as whether the company has sponsored BDRs for H-1B in the past, saves you from accepting a role with no long-term path.
Business Development Representative OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Development Representative jobs qualify for F-1 OPT?
Yes, BDR roles qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. Degrees in business administration, marketing, communications, or economics align well with BDR responsibilities. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you'll need to document the connection carefully on your OPT application and with your DSO.
Can I work as a BDR while on STEM OPT extension?
Only if your employer is E-Verify enrolled and your degree qualifies as a STEM field. Most business and marketing degrees do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Computer science or data-focused graduates moving into technical BDR roles at enrolled companies may qualify, but verify your specific major against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List before assuming eligibility.
How do I find BDR jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, making it easier to identify BDR openings where OPT work authorization is welcome. Generic job boards surface thousands of results without filtering for sponsorship intent, which wastes application cycles during your limited OPT window. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies already familiar with international hiring.
Will a BDR employer sponsor me for an H-1B after my OPT ends?
It depends on the company size, budget, and whether your performance justifies the cost. Large SaaS companies and enterprise tech firms have sponsored BDRs who moved into account executive or sales operations roles. Smaller companies often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor. Raise sponsorship intent during the offer stage rather than after you've already started, so expectations are clear on both sides.
Does commission-based pay affect my OPT eligibility as a BDR?
No, commission or variable pay structures do not affect OPT eligibility on their own. What matters is that the role is a genuine employer-employee relationship in a field related to your degree, not whether compensation includes commissions. However, fully independent contractor arrangements may raise USCIS scrutiny around whether true employment exists, so confirm your employment classification with your DSO if the offer is 1099-based.