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Client Executive roles sit at the intersection of sales strategy and relationship management, making them a strong fit for OPT students with business, marketing, or communications 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 meaningful runway to prove yourself.
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INTRODUCTION
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll be doing…
You’ll bring a consultative selling approach to create sales strategies, marketing opportunities and incentive programs that drive sales and profitability through our door-to-door and big box channels. You’ll be helping us sell our 5G Home and wireless services through others to bring our best-in-class solutions to customers through our partners. You’ll be the one to ensure that our brand is well represented by these third-party vendors. We provide the best options for our customers, and you’ll be making sure they’re available in the best way possible.
- Leading teams of 3rd party vendors by establishing and nurturing relationships to drive channel growth and achieve sales objectives.
- Communicating channel goals, driving key metric results, facilitating training, managing sales funnels and conducting field observation with our 3rd party vendors.
- Maintaining strong relationships with both internal (Marketing, WNO, VEC, Retail, Compliance) and external (Vendor operations, National Retailers) stakeholders.
- Keeping informed regarding industry information, new product information, and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance of sales teams.
- Handling customer escalations and resolution of complex customer issues.
- Executing action plans to position sales for maximum revenue growth and market penetration.
- Performing market analysis of territory area to ensure proper staffing and management of campaign lead lists and store assignments.
- Evaluating marketplace strategies and sales penetration opportunities to maximize revenue attainment.
This role will cover Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada with the potential to grow. The successful candidate must be based out of Los Angeles, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What we’re looking for…
You like to manage your vendors like you’d run your own business. You respect and learn your partner’s culture. You know that your success depends on driving team success. You seek and value the diverse perspectives of others because you know that’s how you all achieve your mutual goals. Consultative selling comes naturally as you are curious about customer challenges and seek to help solve them. You love to teach others to be their best and to create programs that others can execute to achieve great results. The way you present and socialize ideas inspires them.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
- Experience in sales and management leading a sales team.
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 75% of the time.
- Valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- A degree.
- Experience in managing complex projects with internal and external team members.
- Experience in setting direction, influencing and managing internal and external partners to accomplish objectives.
- Experience in working with cross functional teams across all levels of the organization.
- Experience in creating spreadsheets, collecting and analyzing data to make appropriate process/business decisions and recommendations.
- Knowledge of Verizon 5G Home and Wireless Products.
- Experience in communicating effectively with all levels in the organization (e.g., verbal, written and facilitating executive-level presentations).
- Experience in both Verizon Wireless and door to door sales experience.
- Ability to meet individual and/or team sales targets.
- Experience in working with Google’s G-suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
Where you’ll be working
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $96,500.00 - $168,000.00.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Client Executive
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas in previous years are far more likely to do so again. Prioritize mid-size and enterprise firms over early-stage startups, which often lack the legal infrastructure and budget for sponsorship.
Frame your OPT timeline as an asset, not a risk
Employers often see visa timelines as uncertainty. Counter this by explaining your full authorized period upfront, including any STEM extension eligibility, so hiring managers understand exactly how long they can count on you without H-1B approval.
Get your degree-to-role connection crystal clear
Client Executive roles must qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship. A business, marketing, or communications degree strengthens your case considerably. Be prepared to articulate exactly how your academic background applies to the technical demands of the role.
Prioritize revenue-generating roles over support functions
Client Executive positions tied directly to revenue targets tend to receive faster sponsorship consideration. Employers sponsoring revenue-critical roles have a clearer business case for the investment, which shortens internal approval processes significantly.
Build a measurable performance record early
Sponsorship decisions happen 6 to 12 months into your employment. Use your first few months to document client retention rates, upsell results, and pipeline contributions. Concrete numbers give your manager a business case to take to leadership.
Ask about sponsorship policy before accepting any offer
Not every employer has a clear answer on day one, but asking during the offer stage filters out employers who will never sponsor. Look for companies with dedicated HR or legal immigration support, which signals they have done this before.
Client Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Client Executive jobs typically qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Client Executive roles generally qualify for OPT as long as the position relates to your field of study, which is typically business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline. Your employer does not need to file any paperwork with USCIS for OPT employment. You just need a valid EAD card and a job offer that aligns with your degree before you start working.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Client Executive?
Possibly. STEM OPT extensions require that your degree is in a STEM-designated field. If you graduated with a degree in information systems, data analytics, or another STEM discipline and your Client Executive role applies those skills, you may qualify. Your employer also needs to be E-Verify enrolled and complete a formal training plan. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you're eligible.
How do I find Client Executive jobs that sponsor H-1B visas?
Browse Client Executive listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for employers open to OPT and H-1B sponsorship. Beyond that, look for enterprise-level companies in SaaS, financial services, and professional services, as these industries have the highest H-1B sponsorship rates for client-facing roles. Mid-size companies with dedicated HR teams are often better bets than large corporations with rigid headcount policies.
What happens to my OPT if I lose a Client Executive job?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to either find a new qualifying position, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. Unemployment cannot exceed 90 days total on standard OPT, or 150 days on STEM OPT. Report any job change to your DSO promptly, as failing to update your employment record in SEVIS can jeopardize your status even if you find a new role quickly.
Is a Client Executive role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is structured. A Client Executive position that requires a specific bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field and involves complex account strategy, consultative selling, or enterprise relationship management is more likely to qualify as a specialty occupation. Roles framed as general sales positions without a clear degree requirement are harder to support. The job description language your employer uses in the LCA filing matters considerably.