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Channel Manager roles sit at the intersection of sales, partnerships, and strategy, making them a strong fit for OPT students with business or marketing degrees. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you real runway to prove value and secure sponsorship.
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This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
We are seeking an Inside Channel Account Manager to support our office in Durham, North Carolina.
Responsibilities:
- Sells moderately complex solutions, products and services for a portion or set of assigned accounts based on defined account strategies and plans; may partner with field sales or sell independently
- Creates account plan for a portion or a set of assigned accounts that are of medium to high complexity
- Generates, qualifies and reviews new leads to drive sales opportunities to closure; may work with partners/ outside sales to ensure a smooth sales transaction
- Understands client requirements and competitively positions company solutions to meet the needs to drive retention strategy
- Builds targeted sales pipeline and forecasts data driven sales activities
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field (preferably IT/ Sales)
3-5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficient account management, acquisition, retention and development skills
- Proficient understanding of company's portfolios of products and services
- Proficient knowledge of IT and/or industry solutions, products and services to solve business challenges
- Proficient communication and negotiation skills
- Able to collaborate within a team and may lead a sub-team
- Depending on role, may require hunter approach or strategic "farmer or relationship selling approach
- Proficient knowledge in a Customer Relationship Management system or Salesforce system which allows businesses to manage business relationships and the data and information associated with them.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job:
Sales
Job Level:
Intermediate
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 37.26 - 86.06 in North Carolina
This range reflects the minimum to maximum combined base and target-level sales compensation that would be paid if the hire performs at 100% of their sales plan. Of that on-target pay amount, the mix of base salary and target-level sales compensation is 60%/40%.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
We are seeking an Inside Channel Account Manager to support our office in Durham, North Carolina.
Responsibilities:
- Sells moderately complex solutions, products and services for a portion or set of assigned accounts based on defined account strategies and plans; may partner with field sales or sell independently
- Creates account plan for a portion or a set of assigned accounts that are of medium to high complexity
- Generates, qualifies and reviews new leads to drive sales opportunities to closure; may work with partners/ outside sales to ensure a smooth sales transaction
- Understands client requirements and competitively positions company solutions to meet the needs to drive retention strategy
- Builds targeted sales pipeline and forecasts data driven sales activities
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field (preferably IT/ Sales)
3-5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficient account management, acquisition, retention and development skills
- Proficient understanding of company's portfolios of products and services
- Proficient knowledge of IT and/or industry solutions, products and services to solve business challenges
- Proficient communication and negotiation skills
- Able to collaborate within a team and may lead a sub-team
- Depending on role, may require hunter approach or strategic "farmer or relationship selling approach
- Proficient knowledge in a Customer Relationship Management system or Salesforce system which allows businesses to manage business relationships and the data and information associated with them.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job:
Sales
Job Level:
Intermediate
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 37.26 - 86.06 in North Carolina
This range reflects the minimum to maximum combined base and target-level sales compensation that would be paid if the hire performs at 100% of their sales plan. Of that on-target pay amount, the mix of base salary and target-level sales compensation is 60%/40%.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Channel Manager
Target companies with established partner ecosystems
Large software, SaaS, and technology companies maintain formal channel programs that require dedicated managers year-round. These employers have the infrastructure and legal teams to process H-1B visa sponsorship, making them far more likely to sponsor than smaller distributors or startups.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Channel Manager roles typically require a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Lead with your degree alignment in every application. Employers and immigration attorneys need to demonstrate specialty occupation status, and your academic background is the foundation of that argument.
Start the H-1B conversation before your OPT expires
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Map your OPT end date against that calendar early. If your OPT expires before October, ask your employer about cap-gap coverage or whether they qualify for cap-exempt filing.
Quantify partner revenue and pipeline contributions
Sponsoring your visa is a business decision for the employer. Channel Managers who can show measurable results, such as partner-sourced pipeline growth or reseller onboarding metrics, give hiring managers a concrete return-on-investment case to bring to leadership when requesting sponsorship approval.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM field, such as information systems, data analytics, or computer science, apply for the 24-month extension before your initial OPT expires. This extends your authorized work period to 36 months total, giving you two additional H-1B lottery cycles.
Ask directly about sponsorship policy during interviews
Many channel-focused companies sponsor but do not advertise it. During the offer-stage conversation, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for similar roles in the past. A clear yes with examples is a reliable signal that your sponsorship request will be taken seriously.
Channel Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Channel Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Channel Manager positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in business, marketing, or a related field. The key is that the employer's job description must specify a degree requirement tied to the role, not just list a degree as preferred. Roles where any unrelated degree satisfies the requirement can face USCIS scrutiny, so the job posting language matters.
Can I work as a Channel Manager on OPT right after graduation?
Yes, F-1 students can work as a Channel Manager on post-completion OPT for up to 12 months after graduation, provided the role is directly related to your field of study. A business, marketing, or communications degree typically satisfies this requirement. Your DSO must authorize OPT and your EAD card must arrive before you start working. Browse open Channel Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively hiring OPT students.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change employers mid-authorization?
OPT is not employer-specific, so you can change Channel Manager employers without USCIS approval, as long as your new position still relates to your degree field. However, you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days, and your SEVIS record must reflect current employment. Gaps between jobs count against your 90-day unemployment limit, so time the transition carefully.
Which industries hire the most Channel Managers willing to sponsor OPT students?
Technology and SaaS companies sponsor at the highest rates for Channel Manager roles because they operate formal partner and reseller programs that require ongoing headcount. Enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity firms are particularly active. These companies are more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and established H-1B filing processes, which simplifies sponsorship logistics for both sides.
Does a STEM degree help when applying for Channel Manager roles on OPT?
Yes, in two ways. First, a STEM degree may qualify you for the 24-month OPT extension, giving you 36 months of authorized work in total and additional H-1B lottery chances. Second, technology-focused Channel Manager roles at software or hardware companies often prefer candidates with a technical background. If your degree is in information systems, computer science, or a related STEM field, emphasize it in your applications.