OPT Sales Account Executive Jobs
Sales Account Executive jobs are open to F-1 OPT students, but sponsorship rates vary widely by company size and industry. Enterprise software, SaaS, and B2B tech companies sponsor more consistently than others. Your OPT work authorization is valid for 12 months, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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Company Description
RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
Job Description
The Account Executive is the principal representative of RRD responsible for understanding and representing the Digital products, services, and solutions it provides to clients. The Account Executive recognizes revenue opportunities and turns leads into long-lasting partnerships. An Account Executive is responsible for promoting sales in creative and effective ways through a sophisticated consultative process with clients. The position requires product knowledge, understanding of industry trends, and ability to develop strategic plans with a high level of planning and foresight to maximize sales and revenue from existing clients as well as new clients and prospects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Establish a strategic and sophisticated consultative process which engages new and existing clients regarding the promotion and marketing of RRD products, services and solutions and capturing all revenue opportunities, expanding knowledge base of client business/objectives and requirements, building meaningful value-added relationships by building strong partnerships and sales strategies with existing and new clients through developing a deep understanding of their businesses and marketing/advertising initiatives; Thorough understanding of all Print products and solutions and how they can provide value to a client’s operations. Engage other RRD product sales experts to propose optimum customer solutions. Effectively communicate how best to promote Company products and services to best fit a client or prospective client's needs (Travel maybe necessary).
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Maintain and grow customer accounts by: Providing valued, comprehensive and strategic account management; Ensuring tactical and flawless implementation of products, services, and solutions; Researching, tailoring, and teaching commercial insights to clients; and Remaining point of contact to ensure client’s concerns are addressed.
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Provide accurate and timely reports and forecasting as required by RRD.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED (Required).
- Bachelor's Degree (Required).
- In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Experience:
- 2 – 4+ years of experience selling digital media client solutions (IAB or any others) in the Programmatic Digital Media space of Selling programmatic vs. platforms for specific publishers (Required).
- 5+ years in a quota carrying sales role; demonstrated consistent success over performance. Will consider applicable RRD Account Management experience (Required).
Knowledge/Skills & Abilities
- Ability to determine and resolve issues and implications.
- Ability to educate and influence stakeholders/audiences resulting in closed/won business.
- Ability to manage multiple clients while seeking new opportunities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software, with aptitude to learn systems.
- Understanding of the Digital MarTech Ecosystem.
- Use of data and insights as a solution selling tool.
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Google Suite.
- Video conferencing.
- Internal systems: sales forecasting, contracts, etc.
- Communication with clients and internal co-workers – all levels of management, business leadership, customers, suppliers and other internal/external entities as required.
- Ability to make recommendations and bring out-of-box recommendations to clients and areas that support sales (ie: targeting, marketing and pricing).
- Requires broad conceptual judgment and ability to deal with complex factors.
- Travel required. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Information
This is a salary plus commission program eligible role and the current RRD salary range is $50,000 to $150,000 / year with unlimited commission potential. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range, as well as the commission program, may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.
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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sales Account Executive
Target SaaS and B2B tech companies first
Enterprise software and B2B SaaS companies sponsor Sales Account Executives more consistently than other industries. They hire in volume, have established HR processes for work authorization, and are accustomed to onboarding international talent on OPT.
Lead with your OPT timeline, not your visa status
Tell hiring managers you have 12 months of authorization now, with a potential 24-month STEM extension. Framing it as a multi-year runway is more compelling than opening with 'I need sponsorship,' which triggers immediate hesitation from smaller employers.
Quantify your sales results before you apply
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against candidate value. If you have quota attainment numbers, pipeline figures, or revenue results from internships or previous roles, put them in your resume. Concrete outcomes make the sponsorship conversation much easier.
Research which companies have filed H-1B petitions for AE roles
Public Department of Labor disclosure data shows which employers have sponsored Account Executives for H-1B visas. Companies with a track record of sponsoring this role are far more likely to sponsor you at the end of your OPT period.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer, not after
Raise the H-1B question during the final interview or offer stage, not on day one of employment. Most companies that sponsor plan for it. Those that do not will tell you early, saving you from a difficult situation when your OPT expires.
Consider mid-market companies over startups for sponsorship reliability
Early-stage startups often intend to sponsor but lack the legal infrastructure and financial stability to follow through. Mid-market companies with 200 to 2,000 employees tend to have dedicated HR teams and existing immigration counsel, making sponsorship far more predictable.
Sales Account Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Account Executive on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Sales Account Executive roles qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Degrees in business, marketing, communications, economics, and related fields commonly support this role. You will need to ensure your employment is authorized through your DSO and that your EAD card is valid before your start date.
Am I eligible for the STEM OPT extension in a Sales Account Executive role?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as computer information systems, data science, or certain business analytics programs, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension even in a sales role. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
How do I find Sales Account Executive jobs that offer H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, with filters to surface employers that have a documented history of sponsoring work visas. Browsing there is a more efficient starting point than general job boards, which do not distinguish between employers willing to sponsor and those that are not. Look for companies in enterprise software, fintech, and B2B SaaS, where sponsorship rates are highest.
What happens to my Sales Account Executive job if I do not get selected in the H-1B lottery?
Your employment authorization ends when your OPT period expires. If you are not selected in the H-1B lottery, options include applying for an O-1A visa if you have demonstrable sales achievements, transitioning to a cap-exempt employer such as a university or nonprofit, or exploring other nonimmigrant categories depending on your nationality. Discussing contingency plans with your employer before the lottery results are announced is strongly advisable.
Do Sales Account Executive roles at large companies sponsor H-1B visas more often than smaller ones?
Generally yes. Large enterprise technology companies such as Salesforce, Oracle, and SAP have established immigration programs and sponsor Account Executives regularly. Smaller companies may be willing but lack the legal infrastructure to execute reliably. Checking a company's H-1B filing history through public Department of Labor disclosure data gives you a concrete signal before investing significant time in their interview process.