Market Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Market Manager roles typically qualify for OPT work authorization when tied to a relevant degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Many employers sponsor H-1B visas for this position, making it a strong long-term option for F-1 students managing their 12- or 24-month OPT window.
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Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work in the contiguous states plus AK. For this role, you must reside in the territory (New England or Greater New York).
The opportunity:
In this role as an Associate Group Market Manager, you are a producing manager within the Mid Atlantic or Florida Territory. You are also responsible for the success of your team as they work to solve our clients’ needs through consultative and solution based selling. You will manage Employee Benefits Representatives and Worksite Employee Benefits Representatives, and you will promote Sun Life in the market.
How you will contribute:
- Direct management responsibility of multiple group employee benefits representatives
- Direct sales production responsibility, managing a personal sales territory
- Partnering with Group Market Manager on developing and executing territory wide strategy
- Willingness to travel throughout Northeast
What you will bring with you:
- 10+ years sales experience within Group Employee Benefits Industry
- Proven track record of leadership capabilities
- Health and Accident License
- Direct sales experience within Group Employee Benefits
- Leadership experience
- Ability to cultivate and grow relationships
Salary:
The annual base salary for this position is $75,000 plus the ability to earn variable incentive compensation through a sales incentive plan.
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.
We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.
For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.
We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Category:
Sales - Direct
Posting End Date:
09/04/2026
Job Description:
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work in the contiguous states plus AK. For this role, you must reside in the territory (New England or Greater New York).
The opportunity:
In this role as an Associate Group Market Manager, you are a producing manager within the Mid Atlantic or Florida Territory. You are also responsible for the success of your team as they work to solve our clients’ needs through consultative and solution based selling. You will manage Employee Benefits Representatives and Worksite Employee Benefits Representatives, and you will promote Sun Life in the market.
How you will contribute:
- Direct management responsibility of multiple group employee benefits representatives
- Direct sales production responsibility, managing a personal sales territory
- Partnering with Group Market Manager on developing and executing territory wide strategy
- Willingness to travel throughout Northeast
What you will bring with you:
- 10+ years sales experience within Group Employee Benefits Industry
- Proven track record of leadership capabilities
- Health and Accident License
- Direct sales experience within Group Employee Benefits
- Leadership experience
- Ability to cultivate and grow relationships
Salary:
The annual base salary for this position is $75,000 plus the ability to earn variable incentive compensation through a sales incentive plan.
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.
We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.
For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.
We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Category:
Sales - Direct
Posting End Date:
09/04/2026
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Market Manager
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Market Manager roles before. Prior sponsorship filings are the strongest signal that an employer is willing and equipped to sponsor again.
Lead with your degree field when applying
H-1B eligibility for Market Manager roles depends on specialty occupation status. A degree in marketing, business, or a related discipline strengthens that case. Make the connection between your degree and the role explicit in your application materials.
Use STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your marketing or business degree came from a STEM-designated program, you may qualify for a 24-month extension, giving you 36 months total. This significantly widens your H-1B sponsorship window and reduces timeline pressure on employers.
Address sponsorship directly in outreach
Many hiring managers are open to sponsorship but assume candidates won't ask. Bringing it up clearly in early conversations, before the final interview stage, avoids late-stage rejections and helps you focus on employers who are genuinely willing.
Focus on mid-size and large consumer brands
Mid-size and large consumer goods, retail, and tech companies hire Market Managers regularly and tend to have in-house immigration counsel or established sponsorship processes. These employers are better positioned to move quickly during your OPT window.
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Does a Market Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the role is defined. H-1B specialty occupation status requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Market Manager role tied to a marketing, business, or communications degree with clearly specialized responsibilities generally qualifies. Generalist roles where any degree is acceptable are harder to support.
Where can I find Market Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Market Manager roles at employers with a documented history of visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship likelihood there is a faster starting point than sorting through general job listings where sponsorship status is rarely disclosed upfront.
Can I work as a Market Manager on OPT if my degree is in a related but non-marketing field?
Yes, in most cases. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your degree field, but USCIS and your DSO interpret this broadly. A business administration or communications degree can support a Market Manager role. Your DSO makes the initial determination, so it is worth confirming with them before accepting an offer.
How much time do I realistically have to find sponsorship as a Market Manager on OPT?
On standard OPT, you have 12 months. H-1B cap season runs once a year with a lottery in March for an October start date, so timing matters significantly. If your OPT start date falls after April, you may miss one cap season entirely. A STEM OPT extension, if your degree qualifies, gives you up to 36 months total and meaningfully reduces that pressure.
Do Market Manager roles typically come with long-term sponsorship beyond H-1B?
Larger employers in consumer goods, retail, and technology regularly sponsor Market Managers through the full green card process, including PERM labor certification and EB-2 or EB-3 petitions. Smaller companies may sponsor the H-1B but lack the infrastructure or budget for green card sponsorship. It is worth asking about long-term intent during the offer stage.
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