OPT Regional VP Sales Jobs
Regional VP Sales roles are among the most competitive OPT positions to land, but they do get sponsored. Most openings sit under H-1B visa or O-1 visa pathways, so your 12-month OPT window, plus the 60-day grace period, defines your timeline for securing an offer and initiating transfer.
Find OPT Regional VP Sales JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 124+ Regional VP Sales jobs
See all 124+ Regional VP Sales Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Regional VP Sales roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
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.
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.
See all 124+ OPT Regional VP Sales Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Regional VP Sales Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Regional VP Sales
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Look for employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for sales leadership roles before. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest predictor of willingness to sponsor again, especially at the VP level where hiring decisions involve significant investment.
Frame your OPT authorization clearly upfront
When reaching out to hiring managers, state that you're authorized to work for 12 months on OPT and are actively pursuing H-1B sponsorship. Clarity early prevents wasted interviews and signals that you understand the process professionally.
Quantify your revenue impact with specificity
VP-level candidates are evaluated on business outcomes. Lead with territory revenue figures, team size, and quota attainment percentages. Employers sponsoring senior roles need to justify the cost, and a strong track record is your best argument.
Prioritize Series B and later-stage startups
Growth-stage companies actively building out regional sales teams often have more sponsorship flexibility than large enterprises with rigid HR policies. They need experienced sales leaders and are more willing to invest in the right candidate.
Build your pipeline before your OPT clock starts ticking
VP Sales hiring cycles run long, often eight to twelve weeks from first interview to offer. Start outreach at least three months before you need authorization to allow time for the process without creating deadline pressure on either side.
Engage immigration-friendly executive recruiters
Specialized sales leadership recruiters often know which companies are open to sponsorship before a job is posted. Building relationships with two or three recruiters in your vertical gives you access to opportunities that never appear on public boards.
Regional VP Sales OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Regional VP Sales?
Yes. Regional VP Sales is a specialty occupation that qualifies for OPT work authorization, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Most employers hiring at this level require degrees in business, marketing, or a related discipline, which aligns with OPT eligibility requirements. You can work for any employer who offers you a qualifying position during your authorized period.
Do Regional VP Sales roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, but not all. VP-level sales roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B standards, which is a prerequisite for sponsorship. The more important variable is whether the specific employer is willing to sponsor. Companies with international hiring experience and existing immigration infrastructure are significantly more likely to sponsor than those that have never navigated the process. Browse OPT-friendly employers on Migrate Mate to narrow your search.
How does the OPT 60-day grace period affect my job search at this level?
If your current OPT employment ends, you have 60 days to find a new authorized position before you must leave the country or change status. At the VP Sales level, hiring timelines often exceed 60 days, so beginning your search before employment ends is critical. Do not wait until your last day to start outreach. The grace period is a buffer for transition, not a job search runway.
Does STEM OPT extension apply to Regional VP Sales roles?
Only if your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems, data science, or certain business analytics programs. A standard business or marketing degree typically does not qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. If your degree is not STEM-designated, your authorized work period is 12 months, which makes securing sponsorship before that window closes especially important for roles at this level.
What should I look for in a Regional VP Sales job posting to assess sponsorship likelihood?
Look for postings that explicitly mention visa sponsorship availability or describe an international workforce. Avoid roles where the posting states 'no sponsorship available.' Also check whether the company has sponsored H-1B petitions in past years through publicly available OFLC disclosure data. At the VP level, companies often prefer to assess fit before discussing sponsorship, so it helps to filter for known sponsors before you invest time in the application process.