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Regional Sales Representative jobs are open to F-1 OPT students, provided the role aligns with your degree field, typically business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline. Most positions offer full-time hours, which satisfies OPT's 20-hour weekly work requirement, and STEM OPT extensions may apply for quantitative business degrees.
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POSITION PURPOSE:
Supports the Regional Learning Manager with coordinating and monitoring the development, deployment and evaluation of the company’s education initiatives to align with the company’s learning culture vision.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assists with the management of assigned functional area(s) concerning learning initiatives, programs and organizational development skills as required by the business.
- Help determine education needs thorough understanding business initiatives.
- Assists with the preparation of division education projects, including resources, schedule, and budgets.
- Ensures timely communication is maintained regarding all project status and priorities.
- Maintains sense of urgency on project timelines.
- Assists with ensuring the quality of training programs through curriculum design, appropriate resources, evaluation methods and cost efficiencies.
- Assists with the development and delivery of training materials and programs and ensures communication of results to appropriate stakeholders.
- Develop strong working relationships with division management, to ensure appropriate division involvement in education programs.
- Assists with the survey process of analysis and evaluation of programs/workshops.
- Assists with the review of training curriculum and makes updates as required.
- Stays abreast of current developments in education processes, tools and approach.
- Assist with ongoing mentoring to team members.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Education Level:
- College degree in adult learning, education, or behavioral sciences or equivalent field experience.
- Must have strong planning and execution skills.
- Must have ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
- Must work effectively in a team environment. Possess team and relationship building skills.
- Possess the ability to encourage, manage, influence, and train others to achieve desired results.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interface with personnel at all levels effectively. Clearly communicates concepts, systems, procedures, etc., in a learning environment.
- Must have basic PC skills and desktop application (Word Excel, PowerPoint) knowledge required.
- Working knowledge of People Soft or Oracle reporting procedures and eLearning compliance requirements.
Experience Level:
2 years HR supporting duties or leadership role. Prior experience in retail store operations desired.
Skills and Experiences:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Less than 20%
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office or retail store environment.
- May sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
- May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during a normal workday.
- May spend time traveling throughout the Division visiting retail stores and delivering training workshops.
- Must be available for overnight travel.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Regional Sales Representative
Align your degree field to the role
DSOs require your OPT job to relate directly to your degree. Frame your application around how your business, marketing, or communications degree prepared you for territory management, client acquisition, and revenue growth in a sales context.
Target employers with a history of visa sponsorship
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa workers in the past are far more likely to support OPT students. Search OFLC disclosure data for employers filing LCAs for sales roles, this signals sponsorship familiarity and future transition potential after OPT ends.
Clarify OPT authorization early in the process
Bring up your OPT work authorization during the first recruiter screen, not after an offer. Explaining that you already have authorization to work and that no employer petition is required removes the most common objection sales hiring managers raise.
Emphasize your legal right to work immediately
Many sales managers assume hiring international students requires paperwork on their end. Correct this directly: your EAD card means you can start without any employer filing, petition, or cost, a key distinction that often changes the outcome of these conversations.
Quantify your sales impact with specific metrics
Regional sales roles are performance-driven. Highlight specific results from internships, campus jobs, or prior roles, pipeline generated, accounts closed, or revenue contributed. Concrete numbers shift the conversation from visa status to candidate value, which is where you want it.
Plan your OPT end date into your job search timeline
OPT authorization expires on a fixed date. Start your search at least three months before that deadline, and be transparent with employers about your timeline. Recruiters at larger companies can often accelerate H-1B or other sponsorship decisions when given advance notice.
Regional Sales Representative OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Regional Sales Representative on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. A Regional Sales Representative position typically qualifies for students with degrees in business administration, marketing, communications, or related disciplines. Your DSO must authorize the employment, and the work must be at least 20 hours per week to satisfy OPT requirements.
Do Regional Sales Representative employers need to file any paperwork to hire me on OPT?
No. During your OPT period, your Employment Authorization Document gives you the legal right to work without any petition, filing, or cost from the employer. This is one of the biggest advantages of OPT over H-1B sponsorship. You handle your own authorization, the employer simply verifies your EAD through standard I-9 employment eligibility verification.
Does a Regional Sales Representative job qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as a quantitative marketing, information systems, or data analytics degree, and the role involves analytical or technical work, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Regional Sales Representative jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse Regional Sales Representative openings from employers who are already familiar with or open to international candidates. Filtering by OPT eligibility saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering the employer won't hire international students late in the process.
What happens to my status if my Regional Sales Representative contract ends before my OPT expires?
You enter a 60-day unemployment grace period, during which you can continue searching for a new qualifying role without violating your F-1 status. OPT also allows cumulative unemployment of up to 90 days (150 days on STEM OPT), so a gap between sales contracts is manageable as long as you track your days carefully and inform your DSO.