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Dealer Relations Manager jobs on OPT sit at the intersection of relationship management, wholesale operations, and sales strategy. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies) gives you time to prove value and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship from automotive, fintech, or distribution employers.
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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Dealer Sales Representative - Residential, you will represent the Simpson Strong-Tie Company to achieve product sales in the Residential market in Northern Colorado territory, while providing support service/training and ensuring that our products are in stock, well maintained, and well represented. You will coordinate with and contribute to the overall branch and company efforts to profitably grow our business. The Residential market segment encompasses all projects, specifiers, contractors and distribution channels/partners classified as servicing the Residential market segments. You will be the primary point of contact for the Residential construction supply chain. You are responsible for sales of all Simpson product lines based on customer needs, competition, and market potential. You will also lead and participate in training sessions/workshops in and out of the territory. These workshops require scheduling, promotion, set-up, presentation, and take-down, as well as providing observation and suggestions for improvement. You will work with your Territory Sales Manager to communicate appropriate market trends and field intelligence to ensure customer satisfaction.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
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Meet with current and prospective customers to build relationships, demonstrate and explain product features and benefits, present new retail program offerings, provide samples, and procure orders. Provide “No Equal” customer support to resolve problems, provide ongoing support and training as needed. (50%)
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Build, maintain and reset customer product displays as needed, including literature and signage. (25%)
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Support territory initiatives to ensure that all efforts are in alignment and support of company, branch, and territory goals. Support builder and dealer partners by reviewing processes and products on residential jobsites, analyzing industry and market needs and developing appropriate strategies. (10%)
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Promote Simpson Strong-Tie as an industry partner and potential employer; participate in trade shows, association meetings and various committees and/or causes; provide educational opportunities in classroom settings throughout your territory to various audiences which could include suppliers, specifiers, building officials, contractors, and homeowners. (10%)
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Other duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to, consistent CRM management and usage, scheduling, business planning, submitting expense reports in a timely manner, regular maintenance of company-owned vehicles, and other responsibilities as directed by your manager. (5%)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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1-2 years of industry experience and/or training. Working knowledge of residential construction practices and distribution channels preferred. Sales and account management experience with a proven track record of sales/profit growth preferred.
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Technical: Have the ability to gain product knowledge in order to become a trusted resource for Simpson Products and solutions as well as working with Specialists to provide support as needed.
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Presentation Skills: Ability to develop and present captivating presentations and incorporate sales skills to step a prospect through a story.
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Creative & Innovative Thinking: Ability to exhibit creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives.
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Decision Making & Judgement: Ability to balance analysis, wisdom, experience, and perspective when making decisions.
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Accountability & Dependability: Ability to fulfill all commitments made to peers, co-workers, and supervisor.
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Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to respond positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems.
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Customer Focus: Ability to build and sustain productive customer relationships.
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Influence: Ability to address issues in an open, constructive, professional manner.
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Organization & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously as well as quickly reallocate resources in order to respond to changing customer and team member needs.
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Computer/Software/Technology: Ability to utilize Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer to effectively complete work.
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Driving Record: A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
This position requires domestic and international travel up to 30% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position is located in the greater Denver, CO area.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$63,600 - $91,000 / year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and outdoor construction job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
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Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
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Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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INTRODUCTION
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Dealer Sales Representative - Residential, you will represent the Simpson Strong-Tie Company to achieve product sales in the Residential market in Northern Colorado territory, while providing support service/training and ensuring that our products are in stock, well maintained, and well represented. You will coordinate with and contribute to the overall branch and company efforts to profitably grow our business. The Residential market segment encompasses all projects, specifiers, contractors and distribution channels/partners classified as servicing the Residential market segments. You will be the primary point of contact for the Residential construction supply chain. You are responsible for sales of all Simpson product lines based on customer needs, competition, and market potential. You will also lead and participate in training sessions/workshops in and out of the territory. These workshops require scheduling, promotion, set-up, presentation, and take-down, as well as providing observation and suggestions for improvement. You will work with your Territory Sales Manager to communicate appropriate market trends and field intelligence to ensure customer satisfaction.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
-
Meet with current and prospective customers to build relationships, demonstrate and explain product features and benefits, present new retail program offerings, provide samples, and procure orders. Provide “No Equal” customer support to resolve problems, provide ongoing support and training as needed. (50%)
-
Build, maintain and reset customer product displays as needed, including literature and signage. (25%)
-
Support territory initiatives to ensure that all efforts are in alignment and support of company, branch, and territory goals. Support builder and dealer partners by reviewing processes and products on residential jobsites, analyzing industry and market needs and developing appropriate strategies. (10%)
-
Promote Simpson Strong-Tie as an industry partner and potential employer; participate in trade shows, association meetings and various committees and/or causes; provide educational opportunities in classroom settings throughout your territory to various audiences which could include suppliers, specifiers, building officials, contractors, and homeowners. (10%)
-
Other duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to, consistent CRM management and usage, scheduling, business planning, submitting expense reports in a timely manner, regular maintenance of company-owned vehicles, and other responsibilities as directed by your manager. (5%)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
-
1-2 years of industry experience and/or training. Working knowledge of residential construction practices and distribution channels preferred. Sales and account management experience with a proven track record of sales/profit growth preferred.
-
Technical: Have the ability to gain product knowledge in order to become a trusted resource for Simpson Products and solutions as well as working with Specialists to provide support as needed.
-
Presentation Skills: Ability to develop and present captivating presentations and incorporate sales skills to step a prospect through a story.
-
Creative & Innovative Thinking: Ability to exhibit creativity and innovation when contributing to organizational and individual objectives.
-
Decision Making & Judgement: Ability to balance analysis, wisdom, experience, and perspective when making decisions.
-
Accountability & Dependability: Ability to fulfill all commitments made to peers, co-workers, and supervisor.
-
Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to respond positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems.
-
Customer Focus: Ability to build and sustain productive customer relationships.
-
Influence: Ability to address issues in an open, constructive, professional manner.
-
Organization & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously as well as quickly reallocate resources in order to respond to changing customer and team member needs.
-
Computer/Software/Technology: Ability to utilize Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer to effectively complete work.
-
Driving Record: A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
This position requires domestic and international travel up to 30% of the time.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, exempt position is located in the greater Denver, CO area.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$63,600 - $91,000 / year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and outdoor construction job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
-
Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
-
Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Dealer Relations Manager
Target employers with active dealer networks
Automotive manufacturers, fintech platforms, and wholesale distributors maintain large dealer networks that require dedicated relationship managers. These organizations hire repeatedly for this role and are more likely to have established visa sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Emphasize your cross-cultural communication skills
Many dealer networks span diverse regional markets. If you've managed relationships across languages or cultural contexts, make that explicit in your resume. Employers building out national dealer programs often value this background when evaluating OPT candidates for client-facing roles.
Get your STEM OPT extension timeline right
If your degree is in business analytics, information systems, or a related STEM field, apply for the 24-month extension at least 90 days before your standard OPT expires. Losing work authorization mid-relationship with a dealer account creates real disruption for employers.
Frame sponsorship as a long-term investment for the employer
Dealer relationships take months to build. When raising H-1B visa sponsorship, point out that replacing you mid-cycle costs more than sponsoring you. Employers in account management roles often respond well to retention-framed arguments because dealer continuity directly affects revenue.
Prioritize companies with H-1B filing history in this function
Not all employers who hire Dealer Relations Managers have sponsored visas for the role before. Research Department of Labor LCA disclosure data to verify whether a company has previously filed for business development or account management positions before investing in the application process.
Build measurable results into your OPT period from day one
Track dealer retention rates, onboarding timelines, and revenue influenced by your accounts. Concrete numbers make the sponsorship conversation easier. An employer weighing H-1B costs against your value needs specific performance data, not a general description of your responsibilities.
Dealer Relations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Dealer Relations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the framing matters. A purely sales-oriented dealer role may not qualify, while a position requiring a specific bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or finance to perform core analytical and strategic functions typically does. The job description must tie the degree requirement to daily responsibilities, not just list it as a preference.
Can I work as a Dealer Relations Manager on OPT with a business or finance degree?
Yes. Business administration, marketing, finance, and international business degrees all support OPT authorization for this role, provided the position is directly related to your field of study. If your degree is in information systems or supply chain management, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension depending on your school's designated CIP code.
Which industries hire Dealer Relations Managers who sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Automotive OEMs and their financial services arms, software platforms serving dealership networks, insurance carriers with agent or dealer distribution models, and consumer goods distributors are the most consistent sponsors. These companies have recurring headcount needs for the role and the legal infrastructure to support visa sponsorship. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively hiring OPT candidates.
How should I handle the gap between my OPT expiration and H-1B approval as a Dealer Relations Manager?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap provision extends your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that year. If the H-1B is selected in the lottery and approved, your status transitions on October 1. Planning your job search timeline so that offers come in before the March registration window is the most reliable way to avoid an authorization gap.
Is a STEM degree required to work in Dealer Relations on OPT?
No. Most Dealer Relations Manager positions are supported by business, marketing, or communications degrees, which authorize standard 12-month OPT. A STEM degree unlocks the 24-month extension and gives you more runway to secure sponsorship, but it is not a prerequisite for the role itself or for initial OPT eligibility.