OPT Commercial Account Manager Jobs
Commercial Account Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with business, marketing, or communications degrees. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions aren't typically available for this role, making employer sponsorship timing critical.
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Southern Botanical is seeking a full-time Commercial Account Manager (AM) in Fort Worth, TX. You will be entrusted with a portfolio of commercial properties where you'll build strong relationships with clients, ensure that our goals match their priorities, and recommend additional services that will enhance the beauty or functionality of the property. We've found attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage your time efficiently, and a love for outdoor spaces are key to success in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts and build strong relationships with those clients to ensure renewal.
- Visit properties on a weekly basis to ensure quality, address challenges that need attention, enter issues into our Aspire system, and follow-up with support teams as needed.
- Communicate with clients via weekly email recaps to ensure all requests and concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
- Responsible for meeting monthly budgeted sales goals based on annual revenue budget.
- Partner with clients to develop their annual landscape management budgets and update yearly to achieve long term goals.
- Recommend improvements to your clients including landscape enhancements, agronomy, irrigation, and tree care; work with support team members to prepare and present proposals.
- Program and accurately adjust irrigation schedules via SmartLink.
- Develop basic knowledge of agronomy, arboriculture, enhancements, and irrigation.
- Other duties as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or related experience preferred
- 2+ years experience in account management for a landscape, property management, or similar business
- Valid Driver's License
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Experience with Aspire or Smartlink preferred
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs and walk, stand, kneel, or bend for extended periods of time
PERKS:
- Company Vehicle
- Paid-Time Off and Holiday Pay
- 401K with company match
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Recognition programs and performance bonuses
- Continuing education and industry involvement opportunities
ABOUT SOUTHERN BOTANICAL: A STRONG, STABLE, AND GROWING COMPANY
For over three decades Southern Botanical "SoBo" has built a national reputation for creativity, quality, integrity, and extraordinary customer service throughout North Texas and beyond. Behind every signature landscape, you'll find our total dedication to client satisfaction and the people who achieve it. We've experienced explosive growth as a result and celebrate that success with our team members.
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INTRODUCTION
Southern Botanical is seeking a full-time Commercial Account Manager (AM) in Fort Worth, TX. You will be entrusted with a portfolio of commercial properties where you'll build strong relationships with clients, ensure that our goals match their priorities, and recommend additional services that will enhance the beauty or functionality of the property. We've found attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage your time efficiently, and a love for outdoor spaces are key to success in this role.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts and build strong relationships with those clients to ensure renewal.
- Visit properties on a weekly basis to ensure quality, address challenges that need attention, enter issues into our Aspire system, and follow-up with support teams as needed.
- Communicate with clients via weekly email recaps to ensure all requests and concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
- Responsible for meeting monthly budgeted sales goals based on annual revenue budget.
- Partner with clients to develop their annual landscape management budgets and update yearly to achieve long term goals.
- Recommend improvements to your clients including landscape enhancements, agronomy, irrigation, and tree care; work with support team members to prepare and present proposals.
- Program and accurately adjust irrigation schedules via SmartLink.
- Develop basic knowledge of agronomy, arboriculture, enhancements, and irrigation.
- Other duties as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or related experience preferred
- 2+ years experience in account management for a landscape, property management, or similar business
- Valid Driver's License
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Experience with Aspire or Smartlink preferred
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs and walk, stand, kneel, or bend for extended periods of time
PERKS:
- Company Vehicle
- Paid-Time Off and Holiday Pay
- 401K with company match
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Recognition programs and performance bonuses
- Continuing education and industry involvement opportunities
ABOUT SOUTHERN BOTANICAL: A STRONG, STABLE, AND GROWING COMPANY
For over three decades Southern Botanical "SoBo" has built a national reputation for creativity, quality, integrity, and extraordinary customer service throughout North Texas and beyond. Behind every signature landscape, you'll find our total dedication to client satisfaction and the people who achieve it. We've experienced explosive growth as a result and celebrate that success with our team members.
Southern Botanical participates in the E-Verify program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Commercial Account Manager
Lead with your degree field, not just your title
H-1B eligibility for this role hinges on your degree being directly relevant. A business, marketing, or communications degree strengthens your case significantly. Highlight the connection between your academic background and the commercial strategy work you'll be doing.
Clarify your OPT timeline early in the process
Most commercial account manager hiring cycles run two to three months. If your OPT expires within six months of applying, raise sponsorship expectations in the second interview round, before an offer is extended, to avoid misaligned timelines later.
Emphasize revenue impact over relationship management
Employers sponsoring OPT students weigh whether the hire justifies the legal cost. Quantify your contributions precisely during interviews. Framing yourself as a revenue driver rather than a relationship holder strengthens the business case for sponsorship investment.
Understand that non-STEM OPT limits your runway
Commercial account management doesn't qualify for the STEM OPT extension, so your authorized work period is 12 months. Plan your job search and application timeline to ensure an H-1B petition can be filed well before your OPT end date.
Ask specifically about H-1B sponsorship policy, not just visa friendliness
Vague answers like 'we support international employees' don't confirm sponsorship. Ask directly whether the company sponsors H-1B petitions for this role. A clear yes or no early in the process saves months of effort on the wrong opportunity.
Commercial Account Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Commercial Account Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if your degree field is related to the role. Commercial account management typically requires a background in business, marketing, communications, or a related field. USCIS looks for a direct connection between your academic training and the specialty occupation duties of the role. A general business or marketing degree usually satisfies this requirement.
Does a Commercial Account Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Generally no. Commercial account management is not classified under a STEM field, so the 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available for this role. Your authorized work period under standard OPT is 12 months. This makes it especially important to secure an employer willing to file an H-1B petition before your OPT expires.
How do I find Commercial Account Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs where employers are open to sponsoring international students on OPT and H-1B. Searching there filters out roles where sponsorship is a dealbreaker and connects you with companies that have a documented history of sponsoring workers in account management and sales roles.
What degree fields support an H-1B petition for a Commercial Account Manager role?
Business administration, marketing, communications, and economics are the most commonly accepted degree fields for this role. Finance or international business degrees can also work depending on the employer's focus. The key requirement is that your degree field has a direct and logical connection to the commercial and strategic responsibilities described in the job offer.
When should I start looking for sponsorship if my OPT expires in one year?
Start immediately. The H-1B lottery opens in March each year, with an April 1 filing date, and cap-subject petitions can only take effect on October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you miss the lottery cycle, you'll face a gap in authorization. Applying six to eight months before expiration gives you enough lead time to find a sponsoring employer and submit a petition.