Regional Account Executive Jobs for OPT Students
Regional Account Executive roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, marketing, or communications. These positions typically involve managing a geographic territory, growing client accounts, and hitting revenue targets, which aligns well with the 12-month standard OPT window and STEM extension eligibility for qualifying employers.
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We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."
About RK Environmental Services (RKE)
RK Environmental Services (RKE) is a leading pest control and food safety consulting brand specializing in the food manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, and food-grade industries across the 31 states we operate in. We partner with and serve our clients daily through consulting, training, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions. Our proven results and strong reputation drive consistent growth, currently averaging 10-15% year over year.
RKE is a proud member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in pest control and related services across more than 90 countries. As a trusted partner to many of the leading regional and national food and pharmaceutical brands, RKE is a recognized industry leader. We are committed to fulfilling our mission to protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.
Role Overview: Regional Account Executive
As a Regional Account Executive (RAE), your primary responsibility is to prospect and sell new qualified clients within your assigned territory. You will engage with a diverse range of food and beverage processing market segments, including:
- Food processing plants
- Retail food establishments
- Food distribution centers
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Food service industry members
Why Join RKE?
At RK Environmental, we offer a supportive work environment for sales professionals, complete with:
- Company vehicle
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit sharing
- Competitive base salary plus commissions
As an RAE, you will enjoy significant autonomy, strong financial benefits, travel opportunities, and recognition for your achievements.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Generate new business opportunities through cold calling and prospecting.
- Develop and execute strategic territory plans to consistently exceed sales targets.
- Gain and maintain comprehensive knowledge of RK Environmental's programs, protocols, pricing policies, and service offerings.
- Build strong internal partnerships and collaborate effectively with Service and Operations teams to maximize growth opportunities.
- Represent the RK Environmental brand as a premium provider of Brand Protection Services to clients and prospects.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2-5+ years of experience in Business-to-Business (B2B) outside sales.
- Intermediate to Advanced computer competency, including familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven experience in generating sales through cold calling and prospecting.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record search.
- Must pass a pre-employment background screen.
- Ability to work independently from a home office with access to the Internet.
- Willingness to obtain any required industry State licenses.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree.
- Two years' sales experience in the Pest Control industry.
- Previous negotiation and presentation skills.
- Experience selling into multiple market segments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Salary: 55,000-70,0000
Base Pay Range
Yearly: $38,000.00 - $68,000.00
While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.
Professional and Personal Growth
- Multiple avenues to grow your career
- Training and development programs available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
- Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
- Vacation days & sick days
- Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
- A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
This company is a Drug Free workplace.
Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.
California residents click here to review your privacy rights.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.
Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
For more information about our benefits, see below!
We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."
About RK Environmental Services (RKE)
RK Environmental Services (RKE) is a leading pest control and food safety consulting brand specializing in the food manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, and food-grade industries across the 31 states we operate in. We partner with and serve our clients daily through consulting, training, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions. Our proven results and strong reputation drive consistent growth, currently averaging 10-15% year over year.
RKE is a proud member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in pest control and related services across more than 90 countries. As a trusted partner to many of the leading regional and national food and pharmaceutical brands, RKE is a recognized industry leader. We are committed to fulfilling our mission to protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.
Role Overview: Regional Account Executive
As a Regional Account Executive (RAE), your primary responsibility is to prospect and sell new qualified clients within your assigned territory. You will engage with a diverse range of food and beverage processing market segments, including:
- Food processing plants
- Retail food establishments
- Food distribution centers
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Food service industry members
Why Join RKE?
At RK Environmental, we offer a supportive work environment for sales professionals, complete with:
- Company vehicle
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit sharing
- Competitive base salary plus commissions
As an RAE, you will enjoy significant autonomy, strong financial benefits, travel opportunities, and recognition for your achievements.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Generate new business opportunities through cold calling and prospecting.
- Develop and execute strategic territory plans to consistently exceed sales targets.
- Gain and maintain comprehensive knowledge of RK Environmental's programs, protocols, pricing policies, and service offerings.
- Build strong internal partnerships and collaborate effectively with Service and Operations teams to maximize growth opportunities.
- Represent the RK Environmental brand as a premium provider of Brand Protection Services to clients and prospects.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2-5+ years of experience in Business-to-Business (B2B) outside sales.
- Intermediate to Advanced computer competency, including familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven experience in generating sales through cold calling and prospecting.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record search.
- Must pass a pre-employment background screen.
- Ability to work independently from a home office with access to the Internet.
- Willingness to obtain any required industry State licenses.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree.
- Two years' sales experience in the Pest Control industry.
- Previous negotiation and presentation skills.
- Experience selling into multiple market segments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Salary: 55,000-70,0000
Base Pay Range
Yearly: $38,000.00 - $68,000.00
While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.
Professional and Personal Growth
- Multiple avenues to grow your career
- Training and development programs available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
- Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
- Vacation days & sick days
- Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
- A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
This company is a Drug Free workplace.
Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.
California residents click here to review your privacy rights.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Regional Account Executive
Target companies with established sales hiring programs
Large enterprise software, SaaS, and technology companies hire regional account executives at scale and are far more likely to have HR infrastructure built around visa sponsorship. Smaller firms often lack the process even when willing.
Quantify your sales or business development experience
Hiring managers for regional roles want proof of revenue impact. Lead your resume with specific metrics from internships or campus roles: pipeline generated, accounts managed, or conversion rates. Numbers close interviews faster than job descriptions.
Frame your international background as a territory asset
Regional roles covering diverse markets benefit from candidates who understand cross-cultural communication. Position your background as a competitive advantage for accounts with international decision-makers, not just as a visa complication to manage.
Prioritize roles with STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree is in a STEM field, target companies that qualify as E-Verify employers. A STEM extension gives you 24 additional months of work authorization, which significantly extends your sponsorship runway and reduces employer urgency around H-1B timing.
Prepare a clear explanation of your work authorization status
Know the difference between your OPT EAD card, I-20 end date, and the 60-day grace period. Employers ask directly, and a confident, accurate answer signals professionalism and reduces the perceived administrative burden of hiring you.
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Can I work as a Regional Account Executive on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Regional Account Executive is a qualifying role for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Business, marketing, communications, and related degrees typically satisfy this requirement. You must have your EAD card in hand before your start date, and your employment must begin within the OPT authorization period listed on your I-20.
Do Regional Account Executive jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Enterprise technology, SaaS, and financial services companies that hire regional account executives at volume are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than smaller regional businesses. The best approach is to ask directly during the offer stage, not after accepting. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, which makes it easier to identify employers who have sponsored in the past.
Does a Regional Account Executive role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
The role itself does not determine STEM OPT eligibility. Your degree does. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension regardless of your job title. A regional account executive at a qualifying employer with a qualifying degree can absolutely use the STEM extension.
How should I handle OPT timing when a Regional AE role has a long ramp period?
Regional account executive roles typically have three to six month ramp periods before full quota assignment. If you start a role with only six to eight months of OPT remaining, your employer will need to initiate H-1B sponsorship almost immediately. Raise this with hiring managers before accepting an offer so both sides can confirm the sponsorship timeline is workable.
Can I work remotely as a Regional Account Executive on OPT?
Yes, remote work is permitted on OPT. However, your employer's address on file with your DSO and on your EAD application should reflect where the company is based, not just where you work from. If you relocate or your work location changes significantly, notify your DSO and update your SEVIS record. Remote regional roles are increasingly common and do not affect your OPT authorization status.
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