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INTRODUCTION
SWIVEL, an SWBC software technology company, is seeking a talented individual who will be responsible for driving new client acquisition, payment transaction volume, and revenue growth within an assigned territory, with a primary focus on credit unions and community banks. This position develops relationships with financial institution executives, identifies payment acceptance and loan repayment needs, and leads complex consultative sales cycles from prospecting and discovery through demonstrations, proposals, negotiations, and contract execution.
The Regional Vice President partners with implementation, product, operations, risk and compliance, and client success teams to align SWIVEL solutions with client needs, support a successful transition from sale to implementation, and create opportunities for long-term client growth.
Why you’ll love this role:
This role provides the opportunity to build executive relationships across the financial services industry and help credit unions and community banks modernize the way their members and borrowers make payments. You’ll manage the sales process from initial outreach through contract execution, collaborate with teams across SWIVEL, and directly contribute to new client growth, payment volume, and revenue.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Develops and executes a territory business plan focused on new client acquisition, payment transaction volume, and revenue growth.
- Proactively engages credit unions and community banks through phone calls, email, video meetings, digital prospecting, referrals, industry relationships, and other targeted outreach.
- Builds relationships with financial institution executives and key stakeholders, including leaders in lending, operations, finance, payments, and technology.
- Identifies and qualifies new business opportunities generated through outbound prospecting, marketing campaigns, referral partnerships, industry relationships, and competitive displacement.
- Maintains a healthy and measurable sales pipeline aligned with established territory and revenue goals.
- Conducts discovery to understand prospective clients’ payment channels, transaction volumes, processing costs, member or borrower experiences, operational workflows, technical environments, and integration requirements.
- Positions SWIVEL products and services based on documented client needs, business objectives, operational requirements, and economic value.
- Leads executive presentations, product demonstrations, and other sales discussions throughout the evaluation process.
- Coordinates pricing, business cases, proposals, procurement requirements, contract negotiations, and internal approvals.
- Develops strategies to address client concerns, competitive challenges, and other obstacles that may affect the sales process.
- Leads opportunities through contract execution while maintaining clear communication with prospective clients and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborates with Product, Implementation, Operations, Finance, Risk and Compliance, and Client Success to confirm solution fit and establish appropriate client expectations.
- Supports a structured transition from sales to implementation and communicates relevant client requirements, commitments, risks, and objectives.
- Identifies opportunities to introduce additional SWIVEL capabilities that support prospective or existing client needs.
- Maintains accurate and timely CRM records, including client interactions, opportunity stages, sales activities, forecasts, competitive information, and next steps.
- Provides regular updates regarding territory performance, pipeline activity, forecasted results, competitive developments, and potential business risks.
- Develops productive relationships with referral sources, strategic partners, and industry contacts.
- Participates in industry events, conferences, virtual forums, webinars, and other business development activities as appropriate.
- Partners with Marketing on campaigns and sales initiatives designed to engage priority market segments and prospective clients.
- Travels locally and nationally, and potentially internationally, as necessary to support client meetings, sales activities, conferences, and business needs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful B2B consultative sales experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a territory and develop new business through proactive prospecting and relationship development.
- Experience navigating complex sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers and business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success presenting solutions, developing proposals, negotiating agreements, and achieving revenue goals.
- Strong executive-level prospecting, discovery, presentation, relationship management, objection-handling, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to assess client business needs and position technology or financial services solutions based on measurable value.
- Strong pipeline management, territory planning, sales forecasting, and CRM skills.
- Proficiency with Salesforce or a comparable customer relationship management platform.
- Ability to understand and communicate payment processing economics, transaction fees, implementation considerations, and client value.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional resources throughout complex consultative sales cycles.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities and priorities.
- Ability to build relationships and close business effectively through phone, email, video meetings, and in-person interactions.
SWBC OFFERS:
- Competitive overall compensation package
- Work/Life balance
- Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
- Years of Service awards
- Career enhancement and growth opportunities
- Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
- Continuing education and career certifications
- Variety of healthcare coverage options
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
- Lucrative Wellness Program
Based upon employee eligibility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
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Target enterprise companies with dedicated immigration programs
Large enterprise software, medical device, and financial services firms have legal teams built for sponsorship. They file H-1B visa petitions regularly and won't hesitate at a senior sales hire with a proven track record.
Lead your application with revenue impact, not OPT status
Hiring managers for VP-level roles care about pipeline numbers and quota attainment. Open with your measurable sales results first. Address your OPT timeline only when the conversation reaches the offer stage.
Apply early enough to account for long executive hiring cycles
Senior sales leadership searches routinely run three to five months. If your OPT authorization expires soon, start applications immediately. Delays in the hiring process can outrun your remaining work authorization window entirely.
Understand whether your degree qualifies this role as a specialty occupation
Regional VP of Sales requires a business, marketing, or related degree to qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Be ready to articulate how your academic background directly connects to the strategic and analytical demands of the role.
Use STEM OPT extension strategically if you qualify
STEM graduates in business analytics, information systems, or related fields may qualify for a 24-month extension. That additional time significantly reduces employer urgency and makes you a more viable candidate for lengthy executive searches.
Prepare for structured sponsorship conversations with hiring managers
Senior roles mean conversations happen directly with C-suite or board members, not just HR. Have a clear, confident explanation of what OPT is, your timeline, and exactly what the H-1B process costs and requires from their side.
Regional Vice President Of Sales OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students realistically get hired as a Regional Vice President of Sales?
Yes, though it requires targeting the right employers. Companies that regularly sponsor H-1B visas and have formal immigration programs are most likely to extend offers at this level. Your candidacy needs to rest on a strong revenue track record. Migrate Mate lists Regional VP of Sales roles specifically filtered for OPT-friendly employers, which saves significant time in the search process.
Does a Regional Vice President of Sales role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, marketing, or a related discipline. Employers must demonstrate the position routinely requires this level of education. Roles where any degree suffices, regardless of field, face more scrutiny. Having a directly relevant degree strengthens both your OPT work authorization and a future H-1B petition.
How does the 60-day grace period affect a Regional VP of Sales job search?
If your OPT ends or your employment terminates, you have 60 days to find a new employer and update your SEVIS record before you fall out of status. Executive searches at this level often take longer than 60 days. Start your search well before any employment gap begins, and consult your Designated School Official immediately if your situation changes unexpectedly.
What OPT reporting requirements apply when starting a Regional VP of Sales role?
You must report your new employer, job title, and start date to your DSO within 10 days of beginning work. The employer's name and address must match what is filed in SEVIS. For senior roles where your official title may differ from internal titles, confirm the exact legal entity name and address with your HR team before reporting.
How far in advance should I start applying for Regional VP of Sales jobs on OPT?
At least four to six months before your OPT expiration. Executive searches at the regional VP level average three to five months from first interview to offer, and onboarding adds more time. If you are pursuing a STEM extension, apply for it as early as 90 days before your current EAD expires so there is no gap in your work authorization during an active search.