OPT Corporate Account Executive Jobs
Corporate Account Executive roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, communications, or marketing. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and your 12-month OPT window (29 months with STEM extension if eligible) gives you real runway to build a pipeline and prove your value.
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127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF):
Provide administrative assistance to the company's most senior executives. This position will support the Head of the Institutional Bank.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manages the senior executive's calendar.
- Monitors letters, phone calls and e-mails requesting the senior executive's action and/or presence.
- Arranges the travel itinerary for the senior executive and possibly other executive members of the senior executive's team.
- Word process dictated material as well as presentations and speeches drafted on behalf of the senior executive.
- Interacts with the most senior executives of the company including the CEO as well as Board members and external officials including, but limited to, auditors and regulators.
- Prepare a reply to correspondence (phone calls/voicemail, e-mail or hard copy) for the senior executive's review. May reply to correspondence on behalf of the senior executive or route the correspondence to the appropriate party for handling.
- Arrange meetings and interviews and occasionally represents the senior executive in administrative meetings and interviews where the senior executive's attention is not required.
- Prepares material for the senior executive's review and sign-off.
- Negotiates contracts for meeting/conference sites and other associated details.
- Performs duties in support of Board meetings, periodic senior executive conferences, etc. Handles reports and agendas, provides notices, schedules rooms, provides meeting packets and may operate presentation equipment.
- Performs staff work assignments such as report generation, special projects, etc.
- Identifies topics that will be discussed at meetings and conferences to prevent the senior executive from being blind-sided.
- Answers routine questions from senior executive's staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in business related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in working with senior executives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization and accuracy in work.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent development of collaborative relationships both internal and external.
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
- Judgment and Decision-Making: Exercises sound judgment in assessing priorities, anticipating executive needs, navigating sensitive situations, and determining appropriate actions and escalations.
- Confidentiality and Discretion: Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguards highly sensitive business, personnel, financial, and strategic information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
- Organization and Follow Through: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, anticipate needs, track commitments and action items, and consistently ensure work is completed accurately, proactively, and on time.
- Experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership in a complex, fast-paced corporate environment.
- Experience managing highly complex calendars, executive travel, Board-related activities, and high-profile meetings.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with executive leadership, board members, clients, regulators, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to strategically support managing the executive's time by balancing competing priorities, anticipating scheduling conflicts, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Experience coordinating executive-level meetings, town halls, off-sites, leadership events, and strategic initiatives.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality.
- Systems: Workday, Concur, and Identity IQ
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/29/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Location:
127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF):
Provide administrative assistance to the company's most senior executives. This position will support the Head of the Institutional Bank.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manages the senior executive's calendar.
- Monitors letters, phone calls and e-mails requesting the senior executive's action and/or presence.
- Arranges the travel itinerary for the senior executive and possibly other executive members of the senior executive's team.
- Word process dictated material as well as presentations and speeches drafted on behalf of the senior executive.
- Interacts with the most senior executives of the company including the CEO as well as Board members and external officials including, but limited to, auditors and regulators.
- Prepare a reply to correspondence (phone calls/voicemail, e-mail or hard copy) for the senior executive's review. May reply to correspondence on behalf of the senior executive or route the correspondence to the appropriate party for handling.
- Arrange meetings and interviews and occasionally represents the senior executive in administrative meetings and interviews where the senior executive's attention is not required.
- Prepares material for the senior executive's review and sign-off.
- Negotiates contracts for meeting/conference sites and other associated details.
- Performs duties in support of Board meetings, periodic senior executive conferences, etc. Handles reports and agendas, provides notices, schedules rooms, provides meeting packets and may operate presentation equipment.
- Performs staff work assignments such as report generation, special projects, etc.
- Identifies topics that will be discussed at meetings and conferences to prevent the senior executive from being blind-sided.
- Answers routine questions from senior executive's staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in business related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in working with senior executives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization and accuracy in work.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent development of collaborative relationships both internal and external.
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
- Judgment and Decision-Making: Exercises sound judgment in assessing priorities, anticipating executive needs, navigating sensitive situations, and determining appropriate actions and escalations.
- Confidentiality and Discretion: Maintains strict confidentiality and safeguards highly sensitive business, personnel, financial, and strategic information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
- Organization and Follow Through: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, anticipate needs, track commitments and action items, and consistently ensure work is completed accurately, proactively, and on time.
- Experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership in a complex, fast-paced corporate environment.
- Experience managing highly complex calendars, executive travel, Board-related activities, and high-profile meetings.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with executive leadership, board members, clients, regulators, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to strategically support managing the executive's time by balancing competing priorities, anticipating scheduling conflicts, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Experience coordinating executive-level meetings, town halls, off-sites, leadership events, and strategic initiatives.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality.
- Systems: Workday, Concur, and Identity IQ
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/29/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Corporate Account Executive
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Enterprise software and SaaS companies sponsor H-1B visas for Account Executives far more consistently than small agencies or startups. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have sponsored OPT workers in sales roles before.
Frame your OPT timeline as an asset in interviews
Bring up your work authorization proactively. Explain that your OPT is active, your end date, and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Employers who sponsor visas prefer candidates who understand their own timeline.
Connect your degree field to the role explicitly
H-1B sponsorship for Account Executives requires proving specialty occupation status. A business, communications, or marketing degree strengthens that case. Be ready to articulate how your coursework directly applies to enterprise sales responsibilities.
Prioritize quota-setting roles over pure commission structures
Roles with defined territories, revenue quotas, and structured compensation are easier to classify as specialty occupations. Avoid positions where the job description is vague or where any degree field is listed as acceptable.
Build your pipeline of H-1B-friendly employers early
The H-1B lottery closes in March for an October start. If your OPT ends mid-year, you need a sponsor filing well before that deadline. Start identifying willing employers at least nine months before your OPT expires.
Negotiate an employment start date that protects your status
Avoid gaps between jobs during OPT. Unemployment periods count toward your 90-day limit. When transitioning between roles, confirm your new start date before giving notice so your authorized work period stays uninterrupted.
Corporate Account Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Corporate Account Executives?
Yes. Corporate Account Executive roles typically qualify for OPT work authorization because they align with business, marketing, or communications degrees, which are common STEM and non-STEM fields on F-1 visas. The role must be directly related to your degree field, so document that connection carefully in case your DSO or an employer asks.
Do Corporate Account Executive roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Not usually on their own. STEM OPT extension requires a STEM-designated degree and a qualifying employer enrolled in E-Verify. If your degree is in a STEM field like computer science or data analytics and you're selling technical products, some employers have successfully argued STEM eligibility, but it's not guaranteed. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Account Executives?
Enterprise software companies, cloud infrastructure providers, and large financial services firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for sales roles. Companies like Salesforce, Oracle, and SAP have a documented history of sponsoring Account Executives. Browse Migrate Mate to find Corporate Account Executive openings specifically filtered for OPT and visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't sponsor.
Does a Corporate Account Executive role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS scrutinizes sales roles more than engineering or analyst positions. The job description needs to require a specific bachelor's degree in a related field, not just any degree. Roles selling complex technical or financial products tend to hold up better than general B2B sales positions. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically build this argument in the H-1B petition.
How much time do I have on OPT to find a Corporate Account Executive job?
You have up to 90 days of unemployment during your OPT period before you fall out of status. Standard OPT lasts 12 months from your program end date. If you qualify for a STEM extension, that adds 24 months. The practical implication is that you should start your job search before graduation rather than after your OPT approval arrives, since the clock is already running.