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Director Field Sales jobs on OPT require employers comfortable sponsoring H-1B or E-3 visas after your work authorization period ends. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if applicable) is enough time to prove your value in a senior sales leadership role.
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At North, we’re on a mission to be the easiest payments company to do business with - because let’s face it, running a restaurant or shop is already enough of a juggling act! That’s why we created the North Direct Field Sales (NDFS) team: to swoop in and save the day (or at least the checkout process). Join our mission to build the largest suite of credit card processing and merchant services. North points the way to smarter, faster, and just plain better payment solutions. At North, we're on a mission to be the easiest payments company to do business with, and we’re growing our leadership bench to get there. This Associate Director role is the first step in your leadership journey at North and is structured as a "Player/Coach." You will serve two critical functions:
- Player: Continuing to build your own book of business by selling North’s state-of-the-art SaaS platform and payment solutions.
- Coach: Leading and developing a team of Field Sales Professionals, helping them master the craft and hit their personal sales goals.
We are looking for a passionate, high-performing sales leader ready to transition into management while keeping their own sales pipeline active. If you thrive on building connections, sealing deals, and mentoring others to do the same, we want you to be part of this revolution!
COMPENSATION & CAREER PATH
We offer the most lucrative compensation in the SaaS & Payments space – we call it North ’25.
- Top earning potential: Sky-high weekly commissions, residuals for the life of your accounts, and a slice of portfolio equity.
- First-year pros in the top 25% can expect $120,000–$150,000 with uncapped weekly commissions, lifetime residuals, and portfolio equity. Compensation includes an additional component for the coaching/team leadership responsibilities.
- W2 Status with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with matching and comprehensive benefits package.
- Career Growth: This role is the formal pathway into Sales Leadership, with opportunities to grow into Director and beyond within Sales Leadership, Business Development, or Revenue Operations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (THE PLAYER/COACH BREAKDOWN)
The Coaching (Management) Side:
- Lead & Mentor: Directly manage and motivate a team of Field Sales Professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and strategic direction to help them achieve their sales targets.
- Sales Enablement: Conduct regular 1:1s, ride-alongs, and team training sessions on sales process, product knowledge, and consultative selling techniques.
- Performance Management: Monitor team activity and pipeline health, providing constructive feedback and implementing strategies to improve performance.
- Recruiting: Assist in the interview and onboarding process for new members of your growing team.
The Player (Selling) Side:
- Full Sales Cycle Ownership: Put together your ultimate playlist of local businesses and guide them through the entire sales cycle—first call to final high-five. Bonus points if you’re a lead-generation wizard.
- Network Building: Forge rock-solid partnerships with local POS dealers, web designers, and BNI folks to build an unstoppable referral network.
- Consultative Demos: Perform demos so dazzling, prospects will feel like they’re front-row at a magic show.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Team up with our awesome colleagues across North to make sure your promises turn into real results.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Proven Sales Performance: Demonstrated success in a high-volume, full-cycle sales role, preferably with experience in SaaS, Software, or Payment Processing.
- Emerging Leadership: A strong desire to step into a leadership role, with a natural ability to coach, mentor, and motivate others.
- Operational Excellence: Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills, with experience using CRM.
- Agile & Resourceful: Thrives in a fast-paced, startup vibe. A self-starter who can pivot on a dime and still shine brighter than the North star.
- Territory Experience: Cold-calling and local canvassing experience is a significant plus.
- You’re at least 18, have a valid driver’s license, and must live in the area of your remote field sales territory.
Let’s go North, together! Our most important resource is our people. Join our diverse team of innovators and doers and make your mark on the future of payments technology. We're proud to offer benefits that help our team members further their overall well-being through unique initiatives that are both personally and professionally fulfilling. At North, we celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer.
INTRODUCTION
At North, we’re on a mission to be the easiest payments company to do business with - because let’s face it, running a restaurant or shop is already enough of a juggling act! That’s why we created the North Direct Field Sales (NDFS) team: to swoop in and save the day (or at least the checkout process). Join our mission to build the largest suite of credit card processing and merchant services. North points the way to smarter, faster, and just plain better payment solutions. At North, we're on a mission to be the easiest payments company to do business with, and we’re growing our leadership bench to get there. This Associate Director role is the first step in your leadership journey at North and is structured as a "Player/Coach." You will serve two critical functions:
- Player: Continuing to build your own book of business by selling North’s state-of-the-art SaaS platform and payment solutions.
- Coach: Leading and developing a team of Field Sales Professionals, helping them master the craft and hit their personal sales goals.
We are looking for a passionate, high-performing sales leader ready to transition into management while keeping their own sales pipeline active. If you thrive on building connections, sealing deals, and mentoring others to do the same, we want you to be part of this revolution!
COMPENSATION & CAREER PATH
We offer the most lucrative compensation in the SaaS & Payments space – we call it North ’25.
- Top earning potential: Sky-high weekly commissions, residuals for the life of your accounts, and a slice of portfolio equity.
- First-year pros in the top 25% can expect $120,000–$150,000 with uncapped weekly commissions, lifetime residuals, and portfolio equity. Compensation includes an additional component for the coaching/team leadership responsibilities.
- W2 Status with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with matching and comprehensive benefits package.
- Career Growth: This role is the formal pathway into Sales Leadership, with opportunities to grow into Director and beyond within Sales Leadership, Business Development, or Revenue Operations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (THE PLAYER/COACH BREAKDOWN)
The Coaching (Management) Side:
- Lead & Mentor: Directly manage and motivate a team of Field Sales Professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and strategic direction to help them achieve their sales targets.
- Sales Enablement: Conduct regular 1:1s, ride-alongs, and team training sessions on sales process, product knowledge, and consultative selling techniques.
- Performance Management: Monitor team activity and pipeline health, providing constructive feedback and implementing strategies to improve performance.
- Recruiting: Assist in the interview and onboarding process for new members of your growing team.
The Player (Selling) Side:
- Full Sales Cycle Ownership: Put together your ultimate playlist of local businesses and guide them through the entire sales cycle—first call to final high-five. Bonus points if you’re a lead-generation wizard.
- Network Building: Forge rock-solid partnerships with local POS dealers, web designers, and BNI folks to build an unstoppable referral network.
- Consultative Demos: Perform demos so dazzling, prospects will feel like they’re front-row at a magic show.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Team up with our awesome colleagues across North to make sure your promises turn into real results.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Proven Sales Performance: Demonstrated success in a high-volume, full-cycle sales role, preferably with experience in SaaS, Software, or Payment Processing.
- Emerging Leadership: A strong desire to step into a leadership role, with a natural ability to coach, mentor, and motivate others.
- Operational Excellence: Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills, with experience using CRM.
- Agile & Resourceful: Thrives in a fast-paced, startup vibe. A self-starter who can pivot on a dime and still shine brighter than the North star.
- Territory Experience: Cold-calling and local canvassing experience is a significant plus.
- You’re at least 18, have a valid driver’s license, and must live in the area of your remote field sales territory.
Let’s go North, together! Our most important resource is our people. Join our diverse team of innovators and doers and make your mark on the future of payments technology. We're proud to offer benefits that help our team members further their overall well-being through unique initiatives that are both personally and professionally fulfilling. At North, we celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Director Field Sales
Target companies with a history of visa sponsorship
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for sales leadership roles. Companies that have sponsored visas before are far more likely to do it again for a strong candidate.
Lead with revenue impact, not visa status
Director-level hiring managers care about pipeline numbers, team size, and quota attainment. Quantify your sales leadership results upfront. Visa sponsorship becomes easier to discuss once you've established clear business value in the conversation.
Raise sponsorship early in the process
Don't wait until an offer to mention your OPT status. Bring it up after initial interest is confirmed, framing it as a straightforward process. Surprises at the offer stage create friction that kills deals faster than honest early disclosure.
Understand your OPT timeline before interviewing
Know exactly when your OPT expires and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Directors with 24 months of authorized work give employers more runway before sponsorship decisions, which reduces perceived risk significantly during negotiations.
Focus on mid-market and regional sales organizations
Larger enterprise companies and high-growth Series B or C startups with distributed sales teams hire field sales directors regularly and have HR infrastructure to handle sponsorship. Avoid very small companies without dedicated legal or HR support.
Position yourself as a long-term leadership investment
Sponsorship costs are minor compared to the cost of mis-hiring at the director level. Frame your visa needs as a one-time process for a candidate who can build and lead a field sales organization for years, not just months.
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Can I work as a Director of Field Sales on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and Director Field Sales roles commonly qualify under business, marketing, or management degrees. Your job title and responsibilities should connect clearly to your academic background. If your degree is in a STEM field, check whether a STEM OPT extension applies to your specific role.
Do Director Field Sales employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at companies with established sales organizations and HR teams experienced in immigration. Director-level roles command enough compensation and strategic value that sponsorship is often a practical decision for employers. Browsing Director Field Sales roles on Migrate Mate filters for employers who are open to sponsoring OPT and visa candidates, which removes the guesswork entirely.
Does a Director Field Sales role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems, data analytics, or a quantitative business discipline, and your employer qualifies as an E-Verify participant, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM extension. A general business administration degree typically does not qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before relying on this pathway.
How should I handle OPT disclosure when applying for senior sales roles?
Disclose your OPT status after you've established genuine interest from the hiring manager, not in your cover letter. At the director level, you're being evaluated as a revenue leader first. Once that case is made, framing sponsorship as a straightforward administrative step is far more effective than leading with work authorization details before you've demonstrated your value.
What happens to my OPT status if I transition between companies in a field sales director role?
You can change employers on OPT, but you must report the change to your DSO within ten days and ensure your new role is directly related to your field of study. There is no grace period for unemployment beyond 90 days cumulative during your OPT period, so timing transitions carefully matters. Each new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify if you are on a STEM extension.
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