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Outside Sales Representative jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor a work visa after your OPT period ends. Roles in this field often qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, particularly when tied to technical products or services that require a relevant degree.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of Industrial Gases, has an opportunity for an Outside Sales Representative, residence-based in Massachusetts.
This Outside, business-to-business sales position will sell Microbulk and small bulk cryogenic industrial gases (e.g. nitrogen, oxygen, and argon) to a wide variety of market segments including hospitals, life sciences, laboratories, food packagers, metals fabrication and general industrial sites in the New England area.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Competitive base salary plus commissions
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Responsibilities:
- Acquire customers through proactive outreach and relationship-building strategies.
- Meet or exceed assigned revenue and profit targets consistently.
- Initiate customer accounts accurately and promptly, ensuring all required details are collected.
- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and account setup processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on sales performance metrics and progress toward goals.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle
- Shown ability to work independently in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
- Strong curiosity about outside sales and face-to-face business development
- Excellent listening, communication, and objection-handling skills
- Shown success in selling, influencing, and closing deals
- Highly driven and goal-oriented approach
- Comfortable with daily cold calling and territory-based outreach
- Strong critical thinking and pipeline management skills (50+ prospects)
- Professional demeanor with polished verbal and written communication
Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
The expected pay range is $50,675 - $85,280 plus bonus. This is the range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of Industrial Gases, has an opportunity for an Outside Sales Representative, residence-based in Massachusetts.
This Outside, business-to-business sales position will sell Microbulk and small bulk cryogenic industrial gases (e.g. nitrogen, oxygen, and argon) to a wide variety of market segments including hospitals, life sciences, laboratories, food packagers, metals fabrication and general industrial sites in the New England area.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Competitive base salary plus commissions
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Responsibilities:
- Acquire customers through proactive outreach and relationship-building strategies.
- Meet or exceed assigned revenue and profit targets consistently.
- Initiate customer accounts accurately and promptly, ensuring all required details are collected.
- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and account setup processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on sales performance metrics and progress toward goals.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle
- Shown ability to work independently in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
- Strong curiosity about outside sales and face-to-face business development
- Excellent listening, communication, and objection-handling skills
- Shown success in selling, influencing, and closing deals
- Highly driven and goal-oriented approach
- Comfortable with daily cold calling and territory-based outreach
- Strong critical thinking and pipeline management skills (50+ prospects)
- Professional demeanor with polished verbal and written communication
Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
The expected pay range is $50,675 - $85,280 plus bonus. This is the range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Outside Sales Representative
Target companies with technical products
Outside sales roles at software, medical device, or industrial equipment companies are far more likely to qualify as specialty occupations. The stronger the tie between your degree and the product you're selling, the clearer the H-1B visa case.
Track your OPT expiration and apply early
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. If you have a STEM degree, apply for the 24-month STEM extension before your initial OPT expires to give yourself more runway for visa sponsorship conversations.
Address sponsorship directly in interviews
Bring up your work authorization status before the offer stage. Framing it as a straightforward process, with a clear timeline and employer cost estimate, removes uncertainty and makes it easier for hiring managers to say yes.
Prioritize mid-size companies over large enterprises
Large corporations often have rigid HR policies that exclude OPT candidates. Mid-size companies with 50 to 500 employees frequently have more flexibility and are more likely to sponsor if you demonstrate strong sales performance.
Build a documented sales performance record
Quota attainment, pipeline numbers, and revenue figures make your sponsorship case stronger. Employers weighing visa costs against hiring you need concrete evidence that you'll produce returns. Quantified results are your most persuasive tool.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Browse Outside Sales Representative roles on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with a history of visa sponsorship. Focusing your applications on known sponsors saves time and significantly improves your chances of finding a long-term opportunity.
Outside Sales Representative OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Outside Sales Representative on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Outside sales positions tied to technical, scientific, or business products typically satisfy the OPT employment requirement. Roles that are purely commission-based with no fixed employer relationship may raise compliance questions, so confirm your employment structure with your DSO.
Does an Outside Sales Representative role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on the product and the employer's job description. Outside sales roles at technology, pharmaceutical, or engineering companies are regularly approved as specialty occupations when a specific bachelor's degree is required. Generic sales roles where any degree qualifies are harder to sponsor. The more technical the product and the more specific the degree requirement, the stronger the H-1B case.
What should I do if an Outside Sales Representative job is commission-only?
Commission-only arrangements can create OPT compliance issues. USCIS and your DSO generally require a bona fide employer-employee relationship with documented employment terms. A role that pays solely on commission with no base salary or formal employment agreement may not satisfy that requirement. Ask the employer for a formal offer letter before accepting and confirm the structure with your international student office.
How do I find Outside Sales Representative jobs that sponsor visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for international students and filters for employers with sponsorship history. Outside of that, focus on companies that file Labor Condition Applications regularly, which signals they are familiar with the H-1B process and actively hire international candidates. Targeting these employers from the start dramatically improves your conversion rate.
Can I work remotely as an Outside Sales Representative on OPT?
Remote work is generally permitted on OPT as long as you maintain a valid employer-employee relationship and your employment is related to your degree. If the role is fully remote and your employer's address differs from where you're working, confirm with your DSO how your employment is reported in SEVIS. Some employers list a primary work location even for remote roles, which satisfies that requirement.