OPT Regional Sales Representative Jobs
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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- Tampa, Florida, United States
BASIC FUNCTION:
This jobs primary function is to build relationships with customers and help support the sale of Gerdau product(s) to our customers (i.e., revenue generation)
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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Establish rapport, trust and strong relationships with customers via face to face meetings (in person); representing Gerdau as a company and understanding their business needs and how Gerdau can help meet those needs with our products and offerings. This includes calling on the current book of business with B, C, D customers (limited interactions with A level customers) and also looking with in the territory for brand new customer opportunities (networking, face to face visits, trade shows, current customers, etc.). Routinely need to create or review market analysis data to support growth in his/her territory, but should not be the main focus of the job. As an estimate, this position will spend no more than 30% of time looking at new customers and the remainder on existing customers.
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Establish the forecast for 2-3 months out based on customers’ needs for tons (use both volume and price)
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Decision and analysis on pricing with customers in terms of what type of discount or rebate they are able to offer depending on size of customers, strategic impact and volume of the order.
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Collaborate with the Inside Sales, Customer Service, Fulfillment and Marketing groups to ensure customers are sending in orders and accepting orders when they come in.
Scope:
This position will be responsible for sales and volume within a specific territory and for a specific product line(s). This position will have established sales goals/quotas (volume, forecast accuracy, price) to attain within his/her territory. The approximate size/volume of territory is up to 10,000 tons per month. The mix of customers and tons can vary greatly from territory to territory and product to product.
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
Two – five years of sales experience and a four year degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred experience in the following industries (not required):
1. Steel
2. Metals Manufacturing
3. Commodities pertaining to the steel industry
4. Metals Distribution/Service Centers
5. General Manufacturing (industrial, car)
Preferred degree in the following areas (not required):
1. Business with Sales and Marketing emphasis
2. Engineering or Material sciences
Approximately 75% travel
Metrics for success:
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Forecast Accuracy
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Hitting volume/tons and prices goals (revenue)
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Developing strong relationships with customers while balancing Gerdau’s needs
Location:
- Tampa, Florida, United States
BASIC FUNCTION:
This jobs primary function is to build relationships with customers and help support the sale of Gerdau product(s) to our customers (i.e., revenue generation)
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
-
Establish rapport, trust and strong relationships with customers via face to face meetings (in person); representing Gerdau as a company and understanding their business needs and how Gerdau can help meet those needs with our products and offerings. This includes calling on the current book of business with B, C, D customers (limited interactions with A level customers) and also looking with in the territory for brand new customer opportunities (networking, face to face visits, trade shows, current customers, etc.). Routinely need to create or review market analysis data to support growth in his/her territory, but should not be the main focus of the job. As an estimate, this position will spend no more than 30% of time looking at new customers and the remainder on existing customers.
-
Establish the forecast for 2-3 months out based on customers’ needs for tons (use both volume and price)
-
Decision and analysis on pricing with customers in terms of what type of discount or rebate they are able to offer depending on size of customers, strategic impact and volume of the order.
-
Collaborate with the Inside Sales, Customer Service, Fulfillment and Marketing groups to ensure customers are sending in orders and accepting orders when they come in.
Scope:
This position will be responsible for sales and volume within a specific territory and for a specific product line(s). This position will have established sales goals/quotas (volume, forecast accuracy, price) to attain within his/her territory. The approximate size/volume of territory is up to 10,000 tons per month. The mix of customers and tons can vary greatly from territory to territory and product to product.
Qualifications and Educational requirement(s):
Two – five years of sales experience and a four year degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred experience in the following industries (not required):
1. Steel
2. Metals Manufacturing
3. Commodities pertaining to the steel industry
4. Metals Distribution/Service Centers
5. General Manufacturing (industrial, car)
Preferred degree in the following areas (not required):
1. Business with Sales and Marketing emphasis
2. Engineering or Material sciences
Approximately 75% travel
Metrics for success:
-
Forecast Accuracy
-
Hitting volume/tons and prices goals (revenue)
-
Developing strong relationships with customers while balancing Gerdau’s needs
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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.