National Account Director Jobs for OPT Students
National Account Director jobs are senior sales leadership roles that typically require a relevant bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students. Your OPT work authorization is valid for up to 12 months, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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Citizen Media Group is an IRS-registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which houses two distinct public-facing: The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia Magazine. Administrative, editorial and other business functions are shared across brands.
The Philadelphia Citizen — a producer of digital content, thought-leader events, and civic engagement opportunities — exists to reinvigorate democracy in the American city where it was born and to replicate the highest ideals of Aristotle’s polis: autonomy, self-governance, equality, tolerance, independence in our products and in our very DNA as an organization.
Philadelphia Magazine — a print magazine and digital content legacy media brand — is the premier guide to how to take advantage of all the city and region offers, from its culture, its food, its eds and meds, its environs, its people, its must-read stories, and its storied sports teams.
Position Overview
The National Account Director is a strong, motivated, and creative seller. This person will be responsible for selling integrated media programs and advertising solutions across print, digital, social, mobile and experiential platforms. Titles and channels include Philadelphia magazine, Be Well Philly, Philadelphia Wedding, phillymag.com, The Philadelphia Citizen and more. We are seeking an eager Account Director who can focus strategically on a range of categories in the Philadelphia DMA. In this role, you will focus on selling new business while concurrently renewing and expanding your existing client base in a fast-paced upbeat environment with room to grow professionally. This position reports to and is evaluated by the CMG Publisher.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years experience in outside advertising/media sales
- Successful experience selling to professionals: physicians, dentists, practice managers, senior marketing managers, or other professionals
- Excellent presentation and organizational skills
- Self-motivated individual who can ramp up quickly and uncover new prospects
- Great at setting up face-to-face sales meetings
- Ability to think creatively to deliver on client goals
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with grace under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to build positive and collaborative relationships
Preferred:
- Knowledge of digital communications, platforms and sales strategy is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
- Key to the position is driving revenue across all platforms (print, digital, social, mobile and event sponsorship) for the brand
- Set up high volume sales calls each week with clients and agencies to develop and present new revenue opportunities.
- Initiate and develop integrated programs and sponsorship packages for current clients and new prospects
- Work collaboratively with marketing to develop creative integrated proposals designed to achieve client goals and bring in revenue.
- Build and maintain strong client and agency relationships at all levels, attend networking events and trade shows related to assigned categories
- Use various sales aides, presentations, research, marketing and all resources to help effectively deliver sales message to clients
- Provide accurate and timely business estimates, forecasts, paperwork/administration
- Generate ideas for new initiatives and new categories of business
- Work directly with the Publisher to develop custom programs for existing and new clients
- Maintain CRM database
- Additional duties as assigned
Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that different backgrounds and perspectives make us a better company. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to have a staff that is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and other groups historically underrepresented in the publishing and media industry. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Citizen Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
National Account Director
About us
Citizen Media Group is an IRS-registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which houses two distinct public-facing: The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia Magazine. Administrative, editorial and other business functions are shared across brands.
The Philadelphia Citizen — a producer of digital content, thought-leader events, and civic engagement opportunities — exists to reinvigorate democracy in the American city where it was born and to replicate the highest ideals of Aristotle’s polis: autonomy, self-governance, equality, tolerance, independence in our products and in our very DNA as an organization.
Philadelphia Magazine — a print magazine and digital content legacy media brand — is the premier guide to how to take advantage of all the city and region offers, from its culture, its food, its eds and meds, its environs, its people, its must-read stories, and its storied sports teams.
Position Overview
The National Account Director is a strong, motivated, and creative seller. This person will be responsible for selling integrated media programs and advertising solutions across print, digital, social, mobile and experiential platforms. Titles and channels include Philadelphia magazine, Be Well Philly, Philadelphia Wedding, phillymag.com, The Philadelphia Citizen and more. We are seeking an eager Account Director who can focus strategically on a range of categories in the Philadelphia DMA. In this role, you will focus on selling new business while concurrently renewing and expanding your existing client base in a fast-paced upbeat environment with room to grow professionally. This position reports to and is evaluated by the CMG Publisher.
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years experience in outside advertising/media sales
- Successful experience selling to professionals: physicians, dentists, practice managers, senior marketing managers, or other professionals
- Excellent presentation and organizational skills
- Self-motivated individual who can ramp up quickly and uncover new prospects
- Great at setting up face-to-face sales meetings
- Ability to think creatively to deliver on client goals
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with grace under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to build positive and collaborative relationships
Preferred:
- Knowledge of digital communications, platforms and sales strategy is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
- Key to the position is driving revenue across all platforms (print, digital, social, mobile and event sponsorship) for the brand
- Set up high volume sales calls each week with clients and agencies to develop and present new revenue opportunities.
- Initiate and develop integrated programs and sponsorship packages for current clients and new prospects
- Work collaboratively with marketing to develop creative integrated proposals designed to achieve client goals and bring in revenue.
- Build and maintain strong client and agency relationships at all levels, attend networking events and trade shows related to assigned categories
- Use various sales aides, presentations, research, marketing and all resources to help effectively deliver sales message to clients
- Provide accurate and timely business estimates, forecasts, paperwork/administration
- Generate ideas for new initiatives and new categories of business
- Work directly with the Publisher to develop custom programs for existing and new clients
- Maintain CRM database
- Additional duties as assigned
Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that different backgrounds and perspectives make us a better company. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to have a staff that is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and other groups historically underrepresented in the publishing and media industry. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Citizen Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in National Account Director
Lead with your enterprise sales experience
National Account Director roles demand proven track records managing large accounts. Highlight measurable outcomes from internships or prior roles, such as revenue growth, account retention, or deal size, to demonstrate you can operate at the senior level employers expect.
Target companies with established H-1B sponsorship history
Large consumer goods, technology, and healthcare companies regularly sponsor H-1B visas for senior sales roles. Focus your search on organizations with formal immigration support programs, as they understand the process and have infrastructure to move quickly when needed.
Quantify your account portfolio impact
National Account Directors are judged on revenue responsibility and relationship depth. Use your resume and interviews to cite specific portfolio sizes, client retention rates, or cross-sell results. Concrete numbers make your candidacy compelling enough to justify sponsorship investment.
Build relationships with hiring managers before applying
Senior sales roles are frequently filled through referrals and warm outreach. Connecting with decision-makers at target companies before a role opens signals initiative and gives you an advocate who can champion your candidacy internally, which matters when sponsorship is involved.
Understand your OPT reporting obligations while job searching
If you change employers or experience a gap exceeding 90 days, your OPT status can be affected. Report employer changes to your DSO promptly, and track your cumulative unemployment days carefully to protect your work authorization throughout the job search process.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as a National Account Director?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your degree, and National Account Director positions typically align with degrees in business, marketing, or management. Your OPT EAD card is what authorizes you to work, so you do not need the employer to file anything before you start.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for National Account Director roles?
Many do. Director-level sales roles represent significant revenue responsibility, which makes employers more willing to invest in sponsorship than they might be for junior positions. Companies in consumer goods, technology, and pharmaceuticals have strong sponsorship track records for senior account management talent. Focusing your search on established enterprises improves your odds considerably.
How does the STEM OPT extension apply to this role?
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, management science, or certain business analytics programs, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before assuming you qualify.
Where can I find National Account Director jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse National Account Director openings from employers who are actively open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching on a general job board makes it difficult to filter by sponsorship willingness, which wastes time at a stage when your OPT clock is running.
What counts as a qualifying job for OPT in a National Account Director role?
USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major field of study. A National Account Director role qualifies if your degree is in business, marketing, sales management, or a closely related field. The connection needs to be documented, so keep a copy of your offer letter and be prepared to explain the relationship to your DSO.
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