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Customer Enablement Manager roles sit at the intersection of customer success and training, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, communications, or instructional design. Most positions fall under standard employer sponsorship, with 12-month OPT and STEM OPT extensions available for eligible degree holders.
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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
Location: Remote within Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio
The Seed Enablement Lead plays a key role in driving seed portfolio performance, product positioning, and customer success across the Southern Region. Working closely with sales, agronomy, product, and commercial teams, this position combines technical agronomic expertise with market insights to support seed growth, drive customer adoption, and optimize product placement decisions.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with growers, retailers, agronomists, and commercial teams to evaluate product performance, conduct field validation programs, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve customer outcomes and support business growth.
We're seeking seed industry professionals with a range of experience levels. Experienced candidates with backgrounds in seed portfolio management, product development, agronomy leadership, technical sales support, or commercial agriculture are strongly encouraged to apply. Final level and scope of responsibilities will be aligned to the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute localized seed strategies that support product performance, positioning, profitability, and customer adoption.
- Design, coordinate, and analyze field trials, demonstrations, field days, and on-farm evaluations to validate product performance and generate actionable insights.
- Partner with sales, agronomy, and commercial teams to provide technical support, product expertise, and data-driven seed recommendations.
- Utilize field performance results, customer feedback, and market intelligence to improve product placement decisions and identify growth opportunities.
- Communicate technical findings and product performance recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support commercial team effectiveness through technical training, coaching, and agronomic expertise.
- Contribute to seed portfolio evaluation, market development initiatives, commercialization activities, and long-term growth strategies.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Experience in agronomy, seed, crop inputs, retail agriculture, product management, seed portfolio management, or related agricultural fields.
- Strong understanding of agronomic principles, crop production systems, and seed product positioning.
- Ability to analyze field and market data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across commercial and technical teams.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Northern Region.
Job Requisition ID: 26578
Pay Grade: Product Mgmt Grade 4
Location(s): Remote - USA
Country: United States
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
INTRODUCTION
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
Location: Remote within Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio
The Seed Enablement Lead plays a key role in driving seed portfolio performance, product positioning, and customer success across the Southern Region. Working closely with sales, agronomy, product, and commercial teams, this position combines technical agronomic expertise with market insights to support seed growth, drive customer adoption, and optimize product placement decisions.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with growers, retailers, agronomists, and commercial teams to evaluate product performance, conduct field validation programs, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve customer outcomes and support business growth.
We're seeking seed industry professionals with a range of experience levels. Experienced candidates with backgrounds in seed portfolio management, product development, agronomy leadership, technical sales support, or commercial agriculture are strongly encouraged to apply. Final level and scope of responsibilities will be aligned to the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute localized seed strategies that support product performance, positioning, profitability, and customer adoption.
- Design, coordinate, and analyze field trials, demonstrations, field days, and on-farm evaluations to validate product performance and generate actionable insights.
- Partner with sales, agronomy, and commercial teams to provide technical support, product expertise, and data-driven seed recommendations.
- Utilize field performance results, customer feedback, and market intelligence to improve product placement decisions and identify growth opportunities.
- Communicate technical findings and product performance recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support commercial team effectiveness through technical training, coaching, and agronomic expertise.
- Contribute to seed portfolio evaluation, market development initiatives, commercialization activities, and long-term growth strategies.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- Experience in agronomy, seed, crop inputs, retail agriculture, product management, seed portfolio management, or related agricultural fields.
- Strong understanding of agronomic principles, crop production systems, and seed product positioning.
- Ability to analyze field and market data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across commercial and technical teams.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Northern Region.
Job Requisition ID: 26578
Pay Grade: Product Mgmt Grade 4
Location(s): Remote - USA
Country: United States
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Customer Enablement Manager
Target SaaS companies with structured onboarding teams
Software companies with dedicated customer education functions are more likely to have established OPT sponsorship processes. Look for roles at mid-size to enterprise SaaS companies where enablement is a formal department, not a single-person function.
Emphasize cross-functional collaboration in your resume
Customer Enablement Managers work closely with product, sales, and support teams. Highlighting experience coordinating across departments signals you can operate independently, which reduces perceived hiring risk for employers unfamiliar with OPT authorization.
Frame your OPT timeline around a typical onboarding ramp
Most Customer Enablement roles have a 60 to 90 day ramp period. When discussing your OPT end date, anchor it to that cycle so employers see meaningful tenure before any H-1B visa or renewal decision becomes relevant.
Highlight STEM eligibility if your degree qualifies
Degrees in information systems, applied data science, or instructional technology may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming eligibility upfront gives employers a longer runway and often makes the difference in competitive hiring decisions.
Build a portfolio of enablement materials before applying
Training decks, onboarding guides, or sample knowledge base articles demonstrate output beyond job descriptions. Tangible work samples reduce uncertainty for hiring managers evaluating international candidates who need OPT sponsorship to start.
Address OPT directly and early in recruiter conversations
Waiting until an offer stage to disclose your work authorization status creates friction. Raising it in the first recruiter call, paired with a clear explanation of how OPT works, builds trust and filters out employers unlikely to proceed.
Customer Enablement Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Customer Enablement Manager roles commonly sponsor OPT?
Yes, particularly at technology and SaaS companies where customer education is a core function. These employers are accustomed to hiring international talent and often have HR teams familiar with OPT and H-1B processes. Roles tied to STEM-eligible degrees may also qualify for the 24-month extension, making candidates more attractive to sponsor long-term.
What degree backgrounds are most relevant for this role on OPT?
Business administration, communications, instructional design, and information systems are the most common backgrounds. STEM degrees in fields like applied data science or information technology are especially valuable because they may qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization.
Where can I find Customer Enablement Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you are not sifting through postings from employers who will not consider international candidates. Browsing Customer Enablement Manager listings on Migrate Mate surfaces opportunities from companies with a track record of hiring on OPT.
Can I work as a Customer Enablement Manager during the OPT grace period?
No. The 60-day grace period after your program end date or job loss does not authorize employment. You must have an active OPT EAD card and be employed in a role directly related to your degree field. Customer Enablement work typically qualifies under business or communications degrees, but you must confirm field relevance before starting any position.
How do I demonstrate that a Customer Enablement Manager role is related to my degree for OPT purposes?
Your DSO will ask you to document how the job connects to your field of study. For a Customer Enablement Manager role, connections to business, marketing, education, or instructional design are typically straightforward. Keep the job description and an explanation of responsibilities on file. If your degree is in a technical field, focus on the training design and data analysis components of the role.