OPT Enterprise Sales Representative Jobs
Enterprise Sales Representative jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with STEM or business degrees, and many employers in B2B software, SaaS, and tech actively sponsor H-1B visas after hiring. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months for STEM OPT, gives you real runway to prove your value in a full sales cycle.
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INTRODUCTION
This role has an onsite requirement of Monday-Thursday in our Leawood, Kansas office, with work from home on Friday's.
Optiv’s Enterprise Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) are on the front lines of driving new business opportunities with large, complex accounts. This role focuses on identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospects in the enterprise segment, setting the foundation for Optiv’s sales team to drive strategic cybersecurity solutions. Enterprise SDRs are expected to combine strong outbound execution with business acumen to open doors in competitive markets and generate high-value meetings.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with sales to understand target account segments and cybersecurity service and technology areas of focus
- Research target demographics, clients' needs and interests and other data that can be used in creating strategies for business development
- Oversee efforts to expand lead generation through cold calling, business-to-business selling and other methods to identify potential business prospects and assist sales in acquiring new clients by scheduling joint meetings
- Analyze market reports to determine where to seek out new business opportunities
- Effectively communicate Optiv’s value proposition as it relates to security services and educate clients and prospects on partners’ technologies capabilities
- Support marketing activities and campaigns by contacting and qualifying leads that are sent over from Marketo to Salesforce.com (SFDC) based on lead score or hand-raiser with the goal to increase client inquiry and engagement with Optiv
- Conduct research on marketing leads to understand interest and/or pain points (utilizing LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Marketo Sales Insights) that Optiv can solve
- Prioritize lead follow-up based on interest level (hand-raiser) and campaign inclusion
- Connect with marketing qualified leads within 24 hours through various channels (i.e., phone calls, emails, LinkedIn InMail, etc.)
- Daily interaction with Salesforce.com to update marketing qualified lead (MQL) records with phone/email activity, as well and sales accepted lead (SAL) records with qualification notes, meeting details and next steps for sales
- BANT qualify leads and move them through the sales pipeline by converting qualified leads and passing them over to sales via a meeting
- Collaborate with marketing and sales to ensure Optiv’s monthly and quarterly goals and targets are met
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work out of our office in Leawood, Kansas Monday-Thursday with work from home on Friday's
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 4-7 years proven B2B outbound calling/telesales/lead generation experience, with a focus on technology, preferably cybersecurity required
- Dynamic telephone presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills used to break down technical topics into talking points and email communications
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills to build rapport within internal departments and influence conversations with prospects and clients
- Demonstrated ability to research, initiate, and cultivate business relationships with key executives, contacts, and sponsors within assigned accounts
- Proven track record of exceeding assigned quotas/goals
- Goal-oriented and proactive self-starter with demonstrated critical thinking skills to solve problems
- Team player with a can-do attitude that can work collaboratively, as well as autonomously, in a fast-paced environment while providing high-quality work
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, while effectively managing time
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, VCC platforms, SalesLoft and Drift experience, a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What you can expect from Optiv:
- A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups
- Work/life balance
- Professional training resources
- Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
- Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
- The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Enterprise Sales Representative
Target SaaS and B2B tech companies first
Enterprise software companies sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than other industries. Search for companies with established legal and HR infrastructure, where sponsorship is a documented process rather than a one-off exception negotiated deal by deal.
Quantify your pipeline contributions early
Hiring managers evaluate sponsorship investment against your revenue impact. Track your quota attainment, deal sizes, and pipeline metrics from day one. Concrete numbers make the sponsorship business case much easier for your employer to justify internally.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise the H-1B question during late-stage interviews, not after signing. Ask specifically whether the company has sponsored before and what the internal process looks like. This filters out employers who are ambiguous and protects your OPT time.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Business analytics, information systems, and related STEM-designated majors qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. That gives you up to three H-1B lottery cycles, significantly improving your chances of securing long-term work authorization through an employer.
Build internal advocates before H-1B season
H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October start. Start building relationships with your manager and HR six months out. A strong internal sponsor who actively advocates for you makes the difference when leadership reviews sponsorship decisions.
Highlight bilingual and global market skills
Enterprise sales roles targeting international accounts increasingly value candidates who speak Mandarin, Hindi, Portuguese, or Arabic. If you have language skills relevant to your employer's expansion markets, make them visible on your resume and in interviews.
Enterprise Sales Representative OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Enterprise Sales Representatives in the United States?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for OPT can work full-time as Enterprise Sales Representatives without any additional employer filing. Your EAD card is your work authorization, and employers do not need to file anything with USCIS to hire you during your OPT period. STEM OPT extension requires your employer to enroll in E-Verify and submit a training plan.
Do Enterprise Sales Representative roles commonly lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, more consistently than most people expect. Enterprise sales roles at B2B software and SaaS companies qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Companies with large sales teams file H-1B petitions regularly, and strong quota performers are typically prioritized when leadership decides who to sponsor.
Where can I find Enterprise Sales Representative jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not hire international candidates. Browsing Enterprise Sales Representative roles on Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have an established track record of sponsoring work visas for sales hires.
Does an Enterprise Sales Representative role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, business analytics, or computer science, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of your job title. Enterprise sales roles at tech companies often satisfy the practical training requirement because they involve data-driven processes tied to STEM fields.
What should I know about commission-based pay structures and OPT work authorization?
OPT allows commission-based and variable compensation without any restrictions. Your EAD does not specify a salary requirement, so on-target earnings structures common in enterprise sales are fully compatible with your work authorization. The key requirement is that your employment is directly related to your field of study, which a sales role at a tech or business-to-business company typically satisfies.