OPT Inside Sales Specialist Jobs
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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Position Summary
The Inside Sales Coordinator for precious metals and numismatics guides people and processes to ensure that our numismatic coin projects are delivered on-time and produce the desired results. This person will be the go-to for everything involving a project's organization and timeline. This role works closely with and supports Account Executives to improve Osborne's market position and achieve profitable growth. The Inside Sales Coordinator builds key internal and external relationships and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions and customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the efficient execution of projects
- Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
- Maintain organized records, and create post-mortem project summaries
- Facilitate cross-functional planning and follow-up meetings
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Develop detailed project plans to track progress
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
- Perform risk assessments
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Keep all information complete and up-to-date for all projects in Corporate ERP system (Acumatica)
- Respond swiftly and courteously to customer and internal inquiries
- Act as liaison between client decision makers and Osborne Mint Production leaders
- Arrange and facilitate client debriefs
- Produce project results while meeting deadlines and balancing other business considerations
- Work in alignment with Osborne's Mission, Vision and Values; and policies
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years sales / project coordinator experience (Preferred); 4+ years sales / project coordinator related experience in lieu of college degree
- Proficiency in CRM software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite - Work, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities; detail oriented
- Strong time management skills; results oriented
WORK CONDITIONS
Below provides an overview of the work environment an employee will likely encounter while performing the essential job duties of this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Office setting with occasional requirement to work in the Production facility (working remote is currently not an option)
- Walk, stand, talk and hear
- Use hands, fingers, handle and feel, reach with hand and arms
- Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) w company match
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
JOB TITLE: INSIDE SALES COORDINATOR
Position Summary
The Inside Sales Coordinator for precious metals and numismatics guides people and processes to ensure that our numismatic coin projects are delivered on-time and produce the desired results. This person will be the go-to for everything involving a project's organization and timeline. This role works closely with and supports Account Executives to improve Osborne's market position and achieve profitable growth. The Inside Sales Coordinator builds key internal and external relationships and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions and customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the efficient execution of projects
- Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
- Maintain organized records, and create post-mortem project summaries
- Facilitate cross-functional planning and follow-up meetings
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Develop detailed project plans to track progress
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
- Perform risk assessments
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Keep all information complete and up-to-date for all projects in Corporate ERP system (Acumatica)
- Respond swiftly and courteously to customer and internal inquiries
- Act as liaison between client decision makers and Osborne Mint Production leaders
- Arrange and facilitate client debriefs
- Produce project results while meeting deadlines and balancing other business considerations
- Work in alignment with Osborne's Mission, Vision and Values; and policies
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years sales / project coordinator experience (Preferred); 4+ years sales / project coordinator related experience in lieu of college degree
- Proficiency in CRM software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite - Work, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities; detail oriented
- Strong time management skills; results oriented
WORK CONDITIONS
Below provides an overview of the work environment an employee will likely encounter while performing the essential job duties of this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Office setting with occasional requirement to work in the Production facility (working remote is currently not an option)
- Walk, stand, talk and hear
- Use hands, fingers, handle and feel, reach with hand and arms
- Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) w company match
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
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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.