OPT Market Development Manager Jobs
Market Development Manager roles sit at the intersection of sales strategy and business growth, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in marketing, business, or international commerce. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you enough runway to demonstrate value and secure long-term sponsorship.
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Location: Seattle, WA
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually, $20,000 Annual Bonus Potential + $15,000 Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA).
Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.
Maxim Healthcare is seeking a dynamic Market Business Development Manager to lead marketing and business development strategies for a specific geographic area. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who excels at building relationships, creating strategic plans, and driving business growth in the healthcare industry.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks: Reliable compensation you can count on
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan with company matching
- Employee Discounts: Access to hundreds of nationwide vendor discounts
- Recognition & Rewards: Be celebrated through our awards and recognition programs
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a supportive organization
- Training & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding and ongoing development
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy for a designated geographic area
- Create a business plan and identify referral opportunities based on community needs and office capabilities
- Spend 80% of time engaging with customers in-person to educate on services and benefits
- Develop a minimum of 10 pursuit plan targets annually with a targeted spread
- Manage existing account relationships and act as a consultant to deepen engagement
- Analyze customer needs and create customized proposals
- Deliver exceptional customer service, including conflict resolution and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with the Director of Business Operations to align strategies and champion office capabilities
- Ensure accurate reporting and activity tracking in CRM to meet KPIs
- Educate customers on all business lines and maintain account collaboration with office counterparts
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree preferred (Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, Public Relations, Healthcare Administration)
- Minimum 1 year of business development experience in healthcare or related field preferred
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Public speaking proficiency required
- Ability to work independently, creatively, and self-motivated
- Frequent daily travel within the geographic area; overnight travel may be required (10%)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Fluency in English required
Lead the Charge in Business Growth
If you're ready to take on a strategic role that combines relationship-building and business development, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team that values your expertise and vision.
LI-VH1
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short and Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount Program
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Market Business Development Manager
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually, $20,000 Annual Bonus Potential + $15,000 Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA).
Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.
Maxim Healthcare is seeking a dynamic Market Business Development Manager to lead marketing and business development strategies for a specific geographic area. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who excels at building relationships, creating strategic plans, and driving business growth in the healthcare industry.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks: Reliable compensation you can count on
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) savings plan with company matching
- Employee Discounts: Access to hundreds of nationwide vendor discounts
- Recognition & Rewards: Be celebrated through our awards and recognition programs
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow within a supportive organization
- Training & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding and ongoing development
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy for a designated geographic area
- Create a business plan and identify referral opportunities based on community needs and office capabilities
- Spend 80% of time engaging with customers in-person to educate on services and benefits
- Develop a minimum of 10 pursuit plan targets annually with a targeted spread
- Manage existing account relationships and act as a consultant to deepen engagement
- Analyze customer needs and create customized proposals
- Deliver exceptional customer service, including conflict resolution and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with the Director of Business Operations to align strategies and champion office capabilities
- Ensure accurate reporting and activity tracking in CRM to meet KPIs
- Educate customers on all business lines and maintain account collaboration with office counterparts
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree preferred (Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, Public Relations, Healthcare Administration)
- Minimum 1 year of business development experience in healthcare or related field preferred
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Public speaking proficiency required
- Ability to work independently, creatively, and self-motivated
- Frequent daily travel within the geographic area; overnight travel may be required (10%)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Fluency in English required
Lead the Charge in Business Growth
If you're ready to take on a strategic role that combines relationship-building and business development, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team that values your expertise and vision.
LI-VH1
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short and Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount Program
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Market Development Manager
Target companies with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for market development or business development roles. Companies with established international teams are far more likely to sponsor than early-stage startups.
Frame your international background as a business asset
Market development managers who speak multiple languages or understand foreign buyer behavior are genuinely valuable. Lead with that in interviews. Employers who see a direct revenue impact from your background are more motivated to invest in sponsorship.
Understand how your degree maps to the specialty occupation standard
H-1B visa eligibility requires a specific degree field linked to the role. A business, economics, or marketing degree typically supports a market development position. Be ready to explain that connection clearly during interviews and in any visa petition later.
Use your OPT period to build a measurable performance record
Sponsorship decisions often come down to proven results. Track pipeline growth, market expansion metrics, and revenue contribution from day one. Concrete numbers make the internal business case for sponsorship far easier for your employer to approve.
Raise sponsorship early, not at the 11th hour
Bring up your OPT timeline during the offer stage, not months later. Employers need time to engage immigration counsel and file paperwork. Waiting until your status is about to expire creates unnecessary urgency that can cost you the sponsorship opportunity.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as data-driven marketing, information systems, or applied economics, apply for the 24-month extension. The additional runway significantly increases your chances of aligning with the H-1B cap cycle.
Market Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Market Development Manager on OPT?
Yes, provided the role is directly related to your degree field. A Market Development Manager position typically qualifies when your degree is in marketing, business administration, economics, or a related discipline. Your DSO can confirm the connection before you accept an offer. You must report the employer to your school within 10 days of starting.
Do Market Development Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and enterprise companies with dedicated immigration budgets. Market development roles generally meet the specialty occupation threshold because they require theoretical and practical application of a specific body of knowledge. Companies that sell into international markets often place higher strategic value on sponsoring candidates with relevant language skills or regional expertise.
Where can I find Market Development Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship. Browsing Market Development Manager listings on Migrate Mate lets you focus on opportunities where sponsorship is already part of the conversation, rather than screening employers manually after applying.
Does a Market Development Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, applied mathematics, or data analytics, you may qualify for the 24-month extension even if your current role has a non-STEM title. Check the Department of Homeland Security STEM designated degree program list and confirm with your DSO.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from one Market Development Manager role to another?
You can change employers on OPT as long as the new role is still related to your degree and you report the change to your DSO promptly. There is no grace period for unemployment built into employer changes, so timing matters. If you are between roles for more than 90 cumulative days during your OPT period, your authorization is at risk.