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Inside Sales Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, marketing, or communications. Most positions qualify as STEM-adjacent under business-related CIP codes, and many employers in SaaS and tech actively hire OPT candidates. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to demonstrate measurable sales performance.
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Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
TEAM OVERVIEW AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities for this role will be to support the Automotive team located in Paragould, AR. and may require some intermittent travel. In this role, you will respond to all inquiries from new and established customers, process requests for quotes, enter orders, managed from inception to completion, and working with all functional areas throughout the specified Specialty or Automotive organization to ensure customer satisfaction.
What you’ll do:
- Support the sale of products by partnering with Outside Sales and/or Agents to increase sales by managing quote requests, sales leads, product promotions and analysis of sales data
- Could manage a minimum of 50 customer requests daily, including phone calls, e-mails, faxes, EDI and other forms of electronic communication
- Manage quote requests and analyze data supplied by our customer; and provide pricing and product availability in a timely fashion.
- Upon successful completion of training, empowered to make pricing decisions based on price guidelines, market feedback, and recommendations from Outside Sales
- Process orders from customers and acknowledge within posted guidelines for various Specialty markets as needed by the business
- Process customer returns and claims in a timely manner and initiate a corrective action if necessary
- Provide back-up assistance and coverage for other teams as needed
- Interface with various departments within the company, including Shipping, Scheduling, Quality, Manufacturing, Credit, Finance, Engineering, and Product Management, in order to meet the needs of the customer and to ensure timely delivery and accurate receipt of products
- Review and interpret customer specifications, applications, and terms and conditions with assistance from Engineering or Marketing
- Continuously develop product knowledge through internal and/or external training initiatives
- Participate in cross-functional projects impacting the department and the organization
- Be the voice of the customer to the Prysmian organization
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Key Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
- At least 2 years or more relevant work experience
- Experience in sales, customer service, and/or account management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems
- Analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Above average technical aptitude to understand product functionality, specifications, and applications
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Desire and ability to excel in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment
- Motivated both individually and on a team level
- Organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and follow-up skills
- Driven to provide accuracy and excellence daily
- Strong leadership behaviors related to Prysmian values: Drive, Simplicity, Trust
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of EDI, ERP systems such as SAP or AS 400 Mainframe a plus
- Knowledge of Wire and Cable industry and experience in distribution environment a plus
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JOB OFFER FRAUD ALERT
We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.
Our company will never:
- Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
- Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text
- Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
- Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)
All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com).
If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at narecruiting@prysmian.com.
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.
INTRODUCTION
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
TEAM OVERVIEW AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities for this role will be to support the Automotive team located in Paragould, AR. and may require some intermittent travel. In this role, you will respond to all inquiries from new and established customers, process requests for quotes, enter orders, managed from inception to completion, and working with all functional areas throughout the specified Specialty or Automotive organization to ensure customer satisfaction.
What you’ll do:
- Support the sale of products by partnering with Outside Sales and/or Agents to increase sales by managing quote requests, sales leads, product promotions and analysis of sales data
- Could manage a minimum of 50 customer requests daily, including phone calls, e-mails, faxes, EDI and other forms of electronic communication
- Manage quote requests and analyze data supplied by our customer; and provide pricing and product availability in a timely fashion.
- Upon successful completion of training, empowered to make pricing decisions based on price guidelines, market feedback, and recommendations from Outside Sales
- Process orders from customers and acknowledge within posted guidelines for various Specialty markets as needed by the business
- Process customer returns and claims in a timely manner and initiate a corrective action if necessary
- Provide back-up assistance and coverage for other teams as needed
- Interface with various departments within the company, including Shipping, Scheduling, Quality, Manufacturing, Credit, Finance, Engineering, and Product Management, in order to meet the needs of the customer and to ensure timely delivery and accurate receipt of products
- Review and interpret customer specifications, applications, and terms and conditions with assistance from Engineering or Marketing
- Continuously develop product knowledge through internal and/or external training initiatives
- Participate in cross-functional projects impacting the department and the organization
- Be the voice of the customer to the Prysmian organization
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Key Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
- At least 2 years or more relevant work experience
- Experience in sales, customer service, and/or account management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems
- Analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Above average technical aptitude to understand product functionality, specifications, and applications
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Desire and ability to excel in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment
- Motivated both individually and on a team level
- Organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and follow-up skills
- Driven to provide accuracy and excellence daily
- Strong leadership behaviors related to Prysmian values: Drive, Simplicity, Trust
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of EDI, ERP systems such as SAP or AS 400 Mainframe a plus
- Knowledge of Wire and Cable industry and experience in distribution environment a plus
-----------------------------------------
JOB OFFER FRAUD ALERT
We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.
Our company will never:
- Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
- Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text
- Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
- Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)
All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com).
If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at narecruiting@prysmian.com.
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Inside Sales Specialist
Target SaaS and tech employers specifically
SaaS companies hire Inside Sales Specialists at high volume and have established HR processes for OPT work authorization. They're more likely to have dealt with EADs before and less likely to treat your status as a dealbreaker during hiring.
Lead with your EAD timeline, not your visa status
When discussing work authorization, frame it around your EAD start date and authorization period. Saying 'I'm authorized to work through May 2026' is more actionable for a hiring manager than explaining OPT from scratch.
Quantify your sales experience in applications
Inside Sales is a metrics-driven field. Include pipeline numbers, conversion rates, or quota attainment from internships or part-time roles. Concrete numbers reduce perceived hiring risk and shift attention from your visa status to your output.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting offers
Confirm whether the employer has sponsored H-1B visas before your OPT expires. Ask during the offer stage, not after signing. Inside Sales roles at mid-size tech companies often qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes.
Highlight CRM and sales tool proficiency
Employers screening OPT candidates weigh ramp-up time heavily. Demonstrating fluency with Salesforce, HubSpot, or outreach tools signals you can contribute quickly, which reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring a time-limited candidate.
Browse OPT-friendly Inside Sales roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not cold-applying to companies that won't sponsor. Focusing your time on employers already open to OPT candidates significantly improves your response rate and overall pipeline.
Inside Sales Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Inside Sales Specialist roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, mathematics, or certain business analytics programs under an approved CIP code, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A general business or marketing degree typically does not qualify, so check your specific CIP code with your DSO before relying on this pathway.
Can I start an Inside Sales Specialist job before my EAD arrives?
No. You cannot begin working until you have your physical EAD in hand or your OPT start date has passed, whichever is later. Many OPT applicants experience USCIS processing delays, so file your OPT application as early as 90 days before your program end date to avoid a gap between graduation and your intended start date.
Does Inside Sales work count as employment in my authorized field of study?
It needs to be directly related to your degree. A business, marketing, communications, or management degree generally supports an Inside Sales Specialist role. If your degree is in an unrelated field such as electrical engineering, you'd need to document how the role connects to your coursework. Your DSO can help you assess whether the position satisfies OPT employment requirements.
How do I find Inside Sales employers who are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. The platform surfaces Inside Sales roles at companies with a documented history of sponsoring work visas, so you can focus your applications on employers already familiar with OPT and EAD-based hiring. Cold-applying without filtering for sponsorship history wastes time during a window where every week matters.
What happens to my OPT status if my Inside Sales job ends before my EAD expires?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new qualifying role, remain within the 90-day unemployment limit, or prepare to change status or depart. Inside Sales roles can involve layoffs or restructuring, so it's worth understanding this window before you start. Any new role must also be in your authorized field of study.