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Product Lead roles on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or offer cap-exempt alternatives once your authorization period ends. Most hiring companies in this space are mid-to-late-stage tech firms with established immigration programs. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to secure sponsorship.
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Requisition ID: 5270
Job Location: Field Arizona, Field California, Field Idaho, Field Montana, Field Nevada, Field New Mexico, Field Oregon, Field Utah, Field Washington, Field Wyoming
Category: Sales and Marketing
Job Type: Full Time
Working Mode: Field
About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
As the Product Specialist for Cash Crop Equipment, you will drive the product value proposition within the marketplace from a regional perspective while delivering an exceptional dealer and customer experience. This role serves as the commercial and product expert for the Cash Crop portfolio, including high horsepower tractors, planting, seeding, tillage, and associated precision technology solutions.
Candidate must reside within the assigned territory, with preference given to candidates located in the Western United States.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as the regional product expert for assigned Cash Crop products, including high horsepower tractors, planting, seeding, tillage, and integrated precision technology solutions, supporting both New Holland and Case IH commercial objectives.
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Plan, manage, and execute customer and dealer engagement activities, including field demonstrations, dealer meetings and training events, customer clinics, field days, and customer visits to achieve retail sales and market share objectives.
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Deliver value-based product training and competitive positioning for dealer sales personnel, field sales teams, and customers to improve product knowledge, sales effectiveness, and customer confidence.
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Partner with dealers and field sales teams to identify, develop, and support retail sales opportunities, conquest opportunities, and key customer engagements throughout the sales cycle.
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Conduct product demonstrations, evaluations, and customer field events that showcase machine performance, agronomic benefits, operational efficiency, and return on investment.
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Provide voice-of-customer and voice-of-dealer feedback to product marketing, product management, platform teams, and product development teams to influence future products, features, and commercial strategies.
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Analyze and communicate regional market trends, competitive activity, customer requirements, precision technology adoption, and dealer capability needs to support business planning and execution.
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Assist in the development and delivery of marketing, sales, and training materials that effectively communicate product features, benefits, applications, and competitive advantages.
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Support activation of regional marketing plans in partnership with sales, marketing, and dealer teams to increase customer engagement, retail sales, revenue, and market share.
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Manage field inventory and demonstration assets within the assigned territory, including dealer order-writing support, demonstration fleet utilization, transfer-for-retail opportunities, and inventory reduction initiatives.
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Champion a positive customer experience by supporting dealers and customers with timely technical expertise, problem resolution, product application guidance, and follow-up activities throughout the ownership journey.
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Support regional and national trade shows, customer events, training programs, and strategic dealer engagements to strengthen product awareness and brand presence.
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Collaborate with dealer development, sales, marketing, precision technology, training, and product teams to deliver a consistent and effective customer experience across the assigned territory.
Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree required. In lieu of a degree, will accept an Associate's Degree with an additional three years of agricultural product experience or a high school diploma with an additional five years of agricultural product experience.
Four or more years of experience in agricultural equipment sales support, product support, field marketing, dealer development, training, or related commercial functions.
Demonstrated knowledge of production agriculture, cash crop equipment applications, dealer operations, and customer buying processes.
Experience supporting high horsepower tractors, planting, seeding, tillage, harvesting, application equipment, or related crop production machinery preferred.
Strong understanding of precision technology solutions and their integration with production agriculture equipment.
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to translate technical product features into customer-focused value propositions and business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while partnering effectively across sales, marketing, product, and dealer organizations.
This is a field-based position with travel requirements of up to 75%.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
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Flexible work arrangements
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Savings & Retirement benefits
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Tuition reimbursement
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Parental leave
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Adoption assistance
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Fertility & Family building support
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Employee Assistance Programs
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Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at talent.acquisition@cnh.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Product Lead
Target companies with active immigration programs
Look for employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for product roles in the past. Companies that have sponsored product managers before are far more likely to have the legal infrastructure and willingness to do it again.
Lead with product outcomes, not just responsibilities
Hiring managers weigh sponsorship cost against candidate value. Quantify your impact with metrics like retention rates, revenue influence, or feature adoption. Concrete outcomes make the sponsorship conversation easier for recruiters to justify internally.
Get your STEM extension filed early if you qualify
If your degree is in a STEM field, apply for the 24-month OPT extension before your current authorization expires. This gives you three full years total, significantly improving your H-1B lottery odds across two or three cycles.
Address sponsorship directly in interviews
Raise the visa topic yourself rather than waiting for the employer to bring it up. Frame it factually: your timeline, what sponsorship involves, and that many companies your size already have the process in place. Preparation signals professionalism.
Position yourself as a cross-functional leader
Product Lead roles require managing engineers, designers, and stakeholders. Demonstrating this experience reduces hesitation around sponsorship cost because companies see a candidate who fills a senior, hard-to-replace need rather than a generalist role.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly product roles
Browse Product Lead listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers open to sponsoring international talent. This saves time and focuses your applications on companies already aware of OPT and H-1B requirements for product roles.
Product Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Product Lead on OPT?
Yes, F-1 OPT authorizes you to work full-time in a role directly related to your degree field. Most Product Lead positions align with degrees in computer science, information systems, business, or engineering. Your employer does not need to file anything with USCIS during your OPT period, but the role must match your field of study.
Do Product Lead roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many mid-to-large technology companies sponsor H-1B visas for Product Lead roles because the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Smaller startups may be less structured around sponsorship but are not excluded. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates in product roles specifically.
Does my degree need to match the Product Lead role for OPT to be valid?
Yes. USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major area of study. Product Lead roles typically satisfy this for degrees in computer science, information systems, business administration, or engineering. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your DSO can help you assess whether the connection is defensible before you accept an offer.
What happens to my OPT status if I get laid off as a Product Lead?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across your entire OPT period, not per job. If you lose your Product Lead position, that clock starts immediately. STEM extension holders get an additional 60 days, for 150 total. Report the change to your DSO promptly and begin your job search right away to avoid exceeding the unemployment limit.
Is a Product Lead role likely to qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as computer science, information technology, or a quantitative business program, and your Product Lead role involves applying that STEM knowledge, the extension is likely approvable. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your degree's STEM classification with your DSO before applying.