National Account Executive Jobs for OPT Students
National Account Executive jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, marketing, or communications. Most roles qualify as STEM-adjacent through business analytics functions, and many large employers in CPG, tech, and healthcare actively sponsor H-1B visas after OPT, giving you a clear path beyond your initial work authorization period.
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Korn Ferry Military Division has partnered with our client on their search for a National Account Executive to cover their Southwestern territory (Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico). This is a remote role, 50% travel will be required. This manufacturer offers application tooling to the aircraft and aerospace industries - lots of work with Defense Contractors. Territory is growing rapidly, company offers lots of growth opportunity and is highly Military friendly – many of the top leaders are veterans, and many customers are defense-related!
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $120,000-140,000 (+ discretionary 15% bonus)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Account Executive (NAE) will develop customer relationships, listen to customer needs, provide technical solutions, and educate them on the value of company offered solutions & tools in the marketplace. The NAE will assist in supporting in-territory training and tradeshows nationally as necessary. 90% of your time will be spent with current customers, 10% focused on new business development.
- Develop into a subject matter expert on company solutions & tooling
- Provide exceptional service to strategic customers in assigned region; establish and maintain relationships with strategic customers and industry stakeholders
- Provide technical support and solutions to customers
- Deliver on-site or remote product demonstrations and training
- Prepare and present powerful and persuasive sales presentations that effectively promote company products
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Business Development Strategy to ensure consistent revenue growth
- Leverage innovative ways to capture market intelligence and communicate it to management
- Develop and execute an annual territory growth plan
- Travel within assigned territory to customer sites and out of territory to industry events as required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 4 years of US Military experience required
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2 years technical sales experience required
- Ability to travel 50%
LOCATION
Location: Remote (Southwest territory: TX, OK, NE, KS, NM)
Client Job ID: 510774906
INTRODUCTION
Korn Ferry Military Division has partnered with our client on their search for a National Account Executive to cover their Southwestern territory (Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico). This is a remote role, 50% travel will be required. This manufacturer offers application tooling to the aircraft and aerospace industries - lots of work with Defense Contractors. Territory is growing rapidly, company offers lots of growth opportunity and is highly Military friendly – many of the top leaders are veterans, and many customers are defense-related!
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $120,000-140,000 (+ discretionary 15% bonus)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Account Executive (NAE) will develop customer relationships, listen to customer needs, provide technical solutions, and educate them on the value of company offered solutions & tools in the marketplace. The NAE will assist in supporting in-territory training and tradeshows nationally as necessary. 90% of your time will be spent with current customers, 10% focused on new business development.
- Develop into a subject matter expert on company solutions & tooling
- Provide exceptional service to strategic customers in assigned region; establish and maintain relationships with strategic customers and industry stakeholders
- Provide technical support and solutions to customers
- Deliver on-site or remote product demonstrations and training
- Prepare and present powerful and persuasive sales presentations that effectively promote company products
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Business Development Strategy to ensure consistent revenue growth
- Leverage innovative ways to capture market intelligence and communicate it to management
- Develop and execute an annual territory growth plan
- Travel within assigned territory to customer sites and out of territory to industry events as required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 4 years of US Military experience required
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2 years technical sales experience required
- Ability to travel 50%
LOCATION
Location: Remote (Southwest territory: TX, OK, NE, KS, NM)
Client Job ID: 510774906
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in National Account Executive
Target enterprise employers with dedicated OPT pipelines
Large companies in CPG, SaaS, and healthcare devices hire National Account Executives at scale and have HR infrastructure to support OPT students. Smaller regional distributors rarely have sponsorship experience and are harder to convert into long-term opportunities.
Frame your international background as a sales asset
Cross-cultural fluency and multilingual ability are genuine differentiators in national account roles covering diverse retail or distributor networks. Highlight specific examples of how your background helped you communicate across different business contexts or customer segments.
Build a book of business during OPT to strengthen your H-1B case
National Account Executive roles tied to measurable revenue outcomes make stronger H-1B specialty occupation cases. Document your accounts, revenue impact, and strategic responsibilities from day one so your employer has concrete evidence when filing your petition.
Prioritize roles with a strategic rather than purely transactional scope
H-1B eligibility requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. National account positions involving forecasting, joint business planning, and data analysis hold up better than high-volume, script-based sales roles where a specific degree is harder to justify.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly national account roles
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Do National Account Executive roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if your degree is in a related field such as business administration, marketing, supply chain, or communications. The role needs to have a direct connection to your area of study. Positions that incorporate data analysis, forecasting, or strategic planning tend to have the clearest alignment, which matters both for your OPT authorization and any future H-1B petition.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension as a National Account Executive?
It depends on your degree and how the role is structured. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as business analytics, marketing analytics, or information systems, and the National Account Executive role involves substantial data analysis or quantitative business functions, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for National Account Executive positions?
Sponsorship is most common at large employers in CPG, SaaS, medical devices, and retail technology, where national account teams are sizable and HR departments are experienced with immigration. Smaller companies or regional sales organizations rarely sponsor. You can browse National Account Executive roles from sponsorship-active employers directly on Migrate Mate to narrow your search.
Will a National Account Executive role qualify as a specialty occupation for my H-1B?
It can, but the job description matters significantly. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Positions involving strategic account planning, P&L management, or cross-functional business development tend to meet the standard more reliably than roles where any business degree, regardless of field, would be accepted.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files my H-1B?
If your STEM OPT extension is approved, you have 24 additional months of work authorization, which covers two H-1B lottery cycles. If you are not STEM-eligible, timing becomes critical. Your employer needs to file your H-1B petition during the March registration window for an October 1 start date. Work with your employer's immigration counsel well in advance to map out the timeline.
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