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Key Account Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, marketing, or communications. Most roles qualify as professional positions under OPT work authorization rules. Your 12-month standard OPT window can extend to 36 months with STEM OPT if your degree qualifies.
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Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking to add a Key Account Manager to support our Maine team!
- Lead the local site team with the design and implementation of treatment programs
- Routine service visits and testing as required to ensure safe and effective treatment programs, generate reports after each service visit and distribute as required
- Assists with technical issues at customer sites, brings any issues to the customers attention and puts together a plan for corrective action, ensures the sales account manager is kept informed
- Look for growth opportunities at existing customers and assist with growth opportunities at prospect accounts as required
- Ensures customer personnel receive the required training to monitor and apply treatment chemistry used at their facility
- Analyze data and ensure program performance using KPIs
- Report safety metrics to customer
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree; or 2+ years relevant industrial experience
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- 2 years+ of experience in a Pulp & Paper/Water facility
- Within a commutable distance to the Maine area
PERKS!
- Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
- Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
- Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
- Competitive Salary and bonuses
- 401k Plan
- Company car for travel convenience
Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com
COMPENSATION
The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,410.00 and $107,657.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
INTRODUCTION
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking to add a Key Account Manager to support our Maine team!
- Lead the local site team with the design and implementation of treatment programs
- Routine service visits and testing as required to ensure safe and effective treatment programs, generate reports after each service visit and distribute as required
- Assists with technical issues at customer sites, brings any issues to the customers attention and puts together a plan for corrective action, ensures the sales account manager is kept informed
- Look for growth opportunities at existing customers and assist with growth opportunities at prospect accounts as required
- Ensures customer personnel receive the required training to monitor and apply treatment chemistry used at their facility
- Analyze data and ensure program performance using KPIs
- Report safety metrics to customer
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree; or 2+ years relevant industrial experience
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- 2 years+ of experience in a Pulp & Paper/Water facility
- Within a commutable distance to the Maine area
PERKS!
- Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
- Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
- Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
- Competitive Salary and bonuses
- 401k Plan
- Company car for travel convenience
Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com
COMPENSATION
The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,410.00 and $107,657.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Key Account Manager
Target companies with established sponsorship track records
Focus your search on mid-size and enterprise companies that regularly hire international talent. Firms in SaaS, healthcare technology, and enterprise software tend to have HR infrastructure built for visa sponsorship and are more likely to support H-1B visa transitions after OPT.
Frame your account management experience in measurable terms
Hiring managers and visa sponsors want concrete evidence of impact. Quantify retention rates, revenue growth, or upsell performance you drove. Specific numbers make your petition stronger when employers assess whether the role qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Let recruiters know your OPT end date and whether you qualify for STEM extension early in the process. This saves both sides time and signals professionalism. Employers who sponsor visas appreciate candidates who understand their own authorization status clearly.
Emphasize the specialty occupation connection in your application
Key Account Manager roles must tie to a specific degree field to qualify under OPT and future H-1B petitions. Highlight how your business, marketing, or communications degree directly informs your approach to client strategy, forecasting, and stakeholder management.
Build relationships within your employer's sales and revenue operations teams
Sponsorship decisions often involve sales leadership, not just HR. Demonstrating value to your account portfolio and building internal advocates increases the likelihood your employer commits to H-1B sponsorship when your OPT window approaches its end.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Key Account Manager roles
Not every job posting specifies sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces Key Account Manager roles from employers with active sponsorship histories, letting you focus your energy on opportunities where your work authorization status is already a fit.
Key Account Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Key Account Manager role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Key Account Manager positions typically qualify for OPT as long as the role relates directly to your degree field. A business, marketing, communications, or related degree supports authorization. The job must constitute practical training connected to your major area of study, so the degree-to-role link matters when your DSO evaluates the position.
Can I qualify for a STEM OPT extension as a Key Account Manager?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If you earned a STEM-designated degree in a field like data analytics, information systems, or a qualifying business analytics program, and your Key Account Manager role involves substantive analytical or technical work, you may qualify. Review your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before assuming you qualify.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Key Account Manager roles?
Many do, particularly at larger companies where the role requires a specific degree and involves complex, judgment-intensive work. The H-1B requires the position to meet specialty occupation standards, which Key Account Manager roles can satisfy when tied to a relevant field. Roles with clear analytical, strategic, or industry-specific degree requirements are the strongest candidates for sponsorship.
Where can I find Key Account Manager jobs open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. You can browse Key Account Manager roles from employers with documented sponsorship histories, saving time you'd otherwise spend filtering out positions that won't work for your authorization status. It focuses on employers already open to international candidates.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed EAD extension request on record, you may be covered under cap-gap protection, which bridges your status between OPT expiration and October 1 when the H-1B takes effect. Consult your DSO immediately if your timeline is tight, as the specific dates determine whether cap-gap applies.