OPT Field Sales Consultant Jobs
Field Sales Consultant roles are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, marketing, or related fields. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to prove your value before transitioning to long-term status.
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INTRODUCTION
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
Responsible for the promotion and sale of Comcast products and services to include video, high-speed Internet, voice and XFINITY Home. Utilizes advanced knowledge of Comcast's products and services as well as sales process experience to maximize sales and effectively work assigned turf.
Job Description
Salary: $58,000 + $25,500 annual commission
Core Responsibilities
- Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of Comcast products, promoting and selling offerings to individual customers by knocking every door within assigned territory. Displays thorough and recent competitive knowledge of features, benefits, product differences, pricing and campaigns for video, high-speed internet, voice and XFINITY Home.
- Effectively communicates and develops rapport with customers. Evaluates individual customers' existing and potential product needs and makes recommendations. Increases customer understanding of Comcast products and pricing models as well as competitive advantages over other service providers. Evaluates competitive offers and frames response to show the benefits of Comcast.
- Possesses expert knowledge of selling that would be reflective of the position’s required relevant experience.
- Creates and executes turf management plans without assistance, utilizes experience-based sales technique, operates independently.
- Shows confidence in selling ability.
- Displays competent time management and organizational skills.
- Meets and exceeds sales goals as established by local market. Independently establishes and organizes daily sales activities. Generates business through established and approved methods of lead generation. Implements effective sales closing techniques to ensure product installation goal is achieved.
- Demonstrates a consistent record of success in residential canvassing sales environment with emphasis on business to consumer sales.
- Displays thorough and advanced understanding of video, high-speed internet, voice and XFINITY Home.
- Possesses effective communication, organizational and people skills, as well as strong customer service skills.
- Illustrates strong technical capability (computer knowledge, billing system, databases).
- Must meet the physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to, the ability to walk and/or travel door-to-door for considerable distances in all types of weather conditions.
- Where applicable, obtain and maintain any credentials and/or licenses necessary to sell and/or design alarm systems as required by law.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Skills
Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking Problem Solving, Persuasion, Professional Integrity, Resilience, Self Motivation, Workplace Organization
Compensation
Base Pay: $58,000.00
Total Target Compensation (Base Pay plus Targeted Commission): $58,012.25
Our sales compensation programs offer the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
2-5 Years
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Sales Consultant
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Search Department of Labor LCA disclosure data to identify employers who have previously sponsored H-1B visas for sales roles. Companies with a track record are far more likely to sponsor you after your OPT period ends.
Frame your OPT timeline early in conversations
Raise your work authorization status before the offer stage, not after. Most hiring managers appreciate transparency, and it filters out employers who won't sponsor before you invest time in a multi-round interview process.
Build a revenue track record from day one
Document your sales performance with concrete metrics from your first months on the job. Quota attainment percentages and pipeline numbers give your employer a clear business case when justifying H-1B sponsorship to leadership and legal teams.
Confirm your degree qualifies the role as a specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility for sales roles depends on the job requiring a specific bachelor's degree field. A business, marketing, or communications degree tied to a consultative or technical sales role strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly.
Ask about sponsorship policy during the offer negotiation
Request a direct conversation with HR about the company's sponsorship process before signing. Some firms sponsor selectively based on performance reviews, while others have a formal policy. Knowing this upfront protects your immigration planning.
Use your STEM OPT extension window strategically if eligible
If your undergraduate or graduate degree qualifies for STEM OPT, you have up to 36 months of work authorization. Use that runway to participate in multiple H-1B lottery cycles and build the tenure employers need to justify sponsorship.
Field Sales Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as Field Sales Consultants?
Yes. Field Sales Consultant roles typically qualify for OPT work authorization when they align with your degree field in business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline. Your employment must be directly related to your major. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you may need to demonstrate how the role connects to your area of study before your DSO approves the position.
Do Field Sales Consultant jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on how the role is structured. Consultative or technical sales positions tied to a specific degree field have a stronger case for H-1B specialty occupation status than general sales roles where any bachelor's degree qualifies. Target employers in industries like software, healthcare, or financial services, where sales roles are more likely to require specialized knowledge and command H-1B sponsorship. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Does the 90-day unemployment rule apply while I'm job searching for sales roles?
Yes. During your OPT period, you cannot accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment. If you're between jobs or still searching for a Field Sales Consultant position, that time counts toward your limit. STEM OPT extension holders face a stricter 150-day combined cap. Start your job search early and track your unemployment days carefully to stay in status.
Can I work as an independent contractor or 1099 sales rep on OPT?
Self-employment is permitted on OPT, but it requires meeting specific conditions. You must be actively engaged in a business related to your degree, not simply taking short-term gig contracts. For Field Sales Consultant work, this means operating as a legitimate business entity with defined clients and deliverables. Consult your DSO before accepting any contractor or commission-only arrangement to confirm it satisfies OPT employment requirements.
What should I look for in a Field Sales Consultant job posting as an OPT student?
Prioritize postings that list a specific degree requirement in business, marketing, or a related field rather than accepting any bachelor's degree. This directly affects your H-1B eligibility down the line. Roles at established companies with dedicated HR teams are more likely to have the infrastructure to support sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter Field Sales Consultant openings by OPT and sponsorship compatibility so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't sponsor.