Industrial Sales Representative Jobs for OPT Students
Industrial Sales Representative jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, engineering, or a related technical field. Most roles involve selling industrial equipment, components, or services to B2B clients. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification, so verify with your DSO before applying.
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Interlake Mecalux is a leading company in the global warehousing systems market. Our always team is dedicated to working closely with our customers to offer the best solution possible to fill their warehousing needs. Interlake Mecalux is hiring an Industrial Sales Representative to join our sales team, working remotely in Los Angeles, CA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Industrial Sales Representative is responsible for the sale of racking and storage solutions within California, with most business being in Los Angeles, CA. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage relationships by continuously updating and training racking or material handling dealers, distributors, systems integrators, and end-users on our racking products and applications.
- Visit dealers, distributors, and end users in territory in order to strengthen existing relationships, follow up on leads and quotes, and close business.
- Conduct sales presentations, complete sales calls, manage sales order negotiations, and oversee the execution of sales orders.
- Partner with internal technical resources to create quotes for customers.
- Partner with customers to develop long term relationships, generate additional sales, and guide problem resolution discussions.
- Develop monthly and weekly sales plans that include prospecting activities and forecasts.
- Ensure completion of customer projects through the coordination of engineering, manufacturing, installation, and customer service activities.
- Update daily the lead, quote, and order activity in company's CRM software, CIM. Keep CIM updated daily.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering is preferred.
- At least one year of experience working in the Material Handling Industry.
- At least one year of experience in Industrial Sales.
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Must live within one hour (driving) of Los Angeles, CA.
- Must have an excellent driving record and own a car with auto liability coverage limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident in bodily injury liability, and $100,000 per accident in property damage liability.
- Willingness for business travel in Southern California visiting customers 2-4 days per week.
- High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Interlake Mecalux offers:
- Competitive compensation with uncapped annual commissions.
- Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on customer satisfaction, delivering results and continuous improvement.
- Excellent medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Working out of home office with all business expenses paid.
INTRODUCTION
Interlake Mecalux is a leading company in the global warehousing systems market. Our always team is dedicated to working closely with our customers to offer the best solution possible to fill their warehousing needs. Interlake Mecalux is hiring an Industrial Sales Representative to join our sales team, working remotely in Los Angeles, CA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Industrial Sales Representative is responsible for the sale of racking and storage solutions within California, with most business being in Los Angeles, CA. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage relationships by continuously updating and training racking or material handling dealers, distributors, systems integrators, and end-users on our racking products and applications.
- Visit dealers, distributors, and end users in territory in order to strengthen existing relationships, follow up on leads and quotes, and close business.
- Conduct sales presentations, complete sales calls, manage sales order negotiations, and oversee the execution of sales orders.
- Partner with internal technical resources to create quotes for customers.
- Partner with customers to develop long term relationships, generate additional sales, and guide problem resolution discussions.
- Develop monthly and weekly sales plans that include prospecting activities and forecasts.
- Ensure completion of customer projects through the coordination of engineering, manufacturing, installation, and customer service activities.
- Update daily the lead, quote, and order activity in company's CRM software, CIM. Keep CIM updated daily.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering is preferred.
- At least one year of experience working in the Material Handling Industry.
- At least one year of experience in Industrial Sales.
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Must live within one hour (driving) of Los Angeles, CA.
- Must have an excellent driving record and own a car with auto liability coverage limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident in bodily injury liability, and $100,000 per accident in property damage liability.
- Willingness for business travel in Southern California visiting customers 2-4 days per week.
- High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Interlake Mecalux offers:
- Competitive compensation with uncapped annual commissions.
- Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on customer satisfaction, delivering results and continuous improvement.
- Excellent medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Working out of home office with all business expenses paid.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Industrial Sales Representative
Target manufacturers and distributors with established hiring programs
Large industrial manufacturers and regional distributors hire sales representatives regularly and are more likely to have HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller firms may be willing but lack the infrastructure to process your paperwork quickly.
Lead with your technical background, not your visa status
Industrial sales roles value candidates who understand the product. A degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, or industrial technology makes you credible to both hiring managers and the clients you will serve in the field.
Know your OPT end date before every interview
Employers in industrial sales often hire for multi-year territory relationships. Showing that you understand your OPT timeline, including any STEM extension eligibility, signals maturity and helps managers plan for potential H-1B sponsorship down the road.
Ask about territory travel requirements early
Many industrial sales roles require regional or national travel. Confirm whether the role involves international travel, since leaving and re-entering the United States on OPT requires a valid visa stamp and a current EAD card at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly industrial sales openings
Migrate Mate lists industrial sales roles from employers open to sponsoring work visas. Filtering by sponsorship history before applying saves time and focuses your energy on companies already comfortable with the OPT and H-1B process.
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Can I work as an Industrial Sales Representative on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. A degree in business, engineering, or a technical discipline typically satisfies the OPT employment requirement for industrial sales positions. Roles selling products tied to your field of study, such as engineering equipment for mechanical engineers, are the clearest fit. Confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Industrial Sales Representative jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in an approved STEM field such as industrial engineering or materials science, and the employer qualifies under E-Verify requirements, the role may support a 24-month STEM extension. A sales role at a manufacturing or technology company is more likely to qualify than one at a general trading firm.
How do I explain my OPT work authorization to an industrial sales employer?
Be straightforward and brief. Tell the hiring manager you are authorized to work in the United States on F-1 OPT, provide your EAD card as your employment authorization document, and clarify your end date. If you are STEM extension eligible, mention that too. Most employers in industrial sectors are comfortable with EAD-based authorization once it is explained clearly.
Where can I find Industrial Sales Representative jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists industrial sales openings from employers with a history of sponsoring work visas, which is the most reliable signal that a company understands and supports OPT candidates. Searching there lets you focus your applications on companies already familiar with the authorization process rather than spending time educating skeptical hiring managers.
What happens to my industrial sales job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you are selected in the lottery, a cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working during the cap-gap period. If you are not selected, you would need to leave the United States or change to another valid status unless an alternative visa option is available.
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