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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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You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With your sales experience, ability to efficiently manage your time, excellent customer relations skills, and excitement for technology, you'll deliver outstanding and innovative business solutions that support our technology evolution and change the way businesses connect. Whether you're continuously hunting and prospecting for new business or growing existing accounts, you'll consult with customers to identify their business challenges and recommend tailored solutions to solve them and ultimately deliver a powerful return for customers while improving their business and growing our revenue.
- Identifying, developing and qualifying leads within respective territory to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling, partner-selling, lead-generation campaigns and modern social selling techniques.
- Gaining new business and incremental revenue to meet sales targets.
- Retaining, managing and growing the existing customer base.
- Coordinating with support partners to educate and excite customers about how they can leverage innovative business solutions.
- Proactively establishing, building and maintaining relationships with key decision makers.
- Effectively presenting and creating multi product solution opportunities.
- Confidently demonstrating a knowledgeable understanding of wireless and mobility products and groundbreaking integrated software solutions to be able to successfully promote and position products including: Cloud, Security, ISP, VoIP and Google platforms.
- Tracking and reporting progress through the consistent use of a variety of sales force automation tools.
- This position will support a sales territory that will require travel in and around the Los Angeles, CA area. This position is mobile and must be within a commutable distance to this area for in person meetings, customer site visits, etc. The territory may cover, but is not limited to El Monte, Whittier, La Puente, Pico Rivera, Rosemead, South El Monte, Baldwin Park and surrounding areas.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned sales professional, join today and earn a competitive lucrative salary, which includes base pay and target individual-based commission. Planning to go above and beyond? Our commission program allows unlimited opportunity which could allow top earners to exceed compensation plans and compete for various sales incentives. Compensation varies by geography and performance and experience.
Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. From health and well-being benefits to investment in your education and career, we've got you covered!
- Best in class medical, dental and vision
- Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
- Engage your clients with Verizon's Velocity Selling methodology. Using AI and advanced CRM tools, the Velocity Selling methodology boosts efficiency, productivity, and decision-making through automation, predictive analysis, and personalized customer approach. Providing you with a competitive edge and leverage to boost your own success and career growth.
- Sales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentives
- Lucrative paid time off, five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (when paired with short-term disability, this benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent)
- Up to $8k per year in tuition assistance
- Expand your knowledge through various industry certifications through Verizon’s Get Certified program
- Discounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services, Fios, high-speed home internet solutions to accessories and exclusive Verizon features, including 50% off Verizon wireless calling plans and much more.
- From Employee discounts to pet insurance, we offer additional perks to ensure V-teamers and their loved ones are supported holistically
Too good to be true? Come see for yourself! From our in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs to our inclusive culture of learning and amazing benefits, you'll be able to apply your skills while elevating your career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’re a self-motivated person who thrives on crafting the right solution to solve a client’s problems. And you are great at explaining how complex technology can solve everyday business problems in a language people understand. Cold-calling feels like a sport to you because meeting new people and discovering their needs is what you enjoy. People seek you out for advice and counsel. You seek to win and take the initiative to close deals and help others around you. You act with integrity. You know that when the team wins, we all win.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
- Experience in outside sales, prospecting and negotiation.
- Willingness to work in a mobile working model with travel within your assigned geographic sales territory. Expected travel may be up to approximately 50% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- A degree - Associates or Bachelor's Degree or certifications/college courses.
- Two or more years of business-to-business or outside sales experience, including business acquisition and prospecting/cold calling.
- Technology sales and educational experience i.e. SaaS sales experience, CRM, SalesForce or other client management tools, social media, etc.
- Strong presentation skills in a face to face and virtual environment.
- Experience in building and maintaining business relationships with all levels of client organizations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability of managing time and prioritizing tasks to accomplish goals.
- Ability to implement feedback and tailor your approach for success.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is a commission based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $53,000.00 - $92,000.00.
INTRODUCTION
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With your sales experience, ability to efficiently manage your time, excellent customer relations skills, and excitement for technology, you'll deliver outstanding and innovative business solutions that support our technology evolution and change the way businesses connect. Whether you're continuously hunting and prospecting for new business or growing existing accounts, you'll consult with customers to identify their business challenges and recommend tailored solutions to solve them and ultimately deliver a powerful return for customers while improving their business and growing our revenue.
- Identifying, developing and qualifying leads within respective territory to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling, partner-selling, lead-generation campaigns and modern social selling techniques.
- Gaining new business and incremental revenue to meet sales targets.
- Retaining, managing and growing the existing customer base.
- Coordinating with support partners to educate and excite customers about how they can leverage innovative business solutions.
- Proactively establishing, building and maintaining relationships with key decision makers.
- Effectively presenting and creating multi product solution opportunities.
- Confidently demonstrating a knowledgeable understanding of wireless and mobility products and groundbreaking integrated software solutions to be able to successfully promote and position products including: Cloud, Security, ISP, VoIP and Google platforms.
- Tracking and reporting progress through the consistent use of a variety of sales force automation tools.
- This position will support a sales territory that will require travel in and around the Los Angeles, CA area. This position is mobile and must be within a commutable distance to this area for in person meetings, customer site visits, etc. The territory may cover, but is not limited to El Monte, Whittier, La Puente, Pico Rivera, Rosemead, South El Monte, Baldwin Park and surrounding areas.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned sales professional, join today and earn a competitive lucrative salary, which includes base pay and target individual-based commission. Planning to go above and beyond? Our commission program allows unlimited opportunity which could allow top earners to exceed compensation plans and compete for various sales incentives. Compensation varies by geography and performance and experience.
Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. From health and well-being benefits to investment in your education and career, we've got you covered!
- Best in class medical, dental and vision
- Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
- Engage your clients with Verizon's Velocity Selling methodology. Using AI and advanced CRM tools, the Velocity Selling methodology boosts efficiency, productivity, and decision-making through automation, predictive analysis, and personalized customer approach. Providing you with a competitive edge and leverage to boost your own success and career growth.
- Sales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentives
- Lucrative paid time off, five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (when paired with short-term disability, this benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent)
- Up to $8k per year in tuition assistance
- Expand your knowledge through various industry certifications through Verizon’s Get Certified program
- Discounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services, Fios, high-speed home internet solutions to accessories and exclusive Verizon features, including 50% off Verizon wireless calling plans and much more.
- From Employee discounts to pet insurance, we offer additional perks to ensure V-teamers and their loved ones are supported holistically
Too good to be true? Come see for yourself! From our in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs to our inclusive culture of learning and amazing benefits, you'll be able to apply your skills while elevating your career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’re a self-motivated person who thrives on crafting the right solution to solve a client’s problems. And you are great at explaining how complex technology can solve everyday business problems in a language people understand. Cold-calling feels like a sport to you because meeting new people and discovering their needs is what you enjoy. People seek you out for advice and counsel. You seek to win and take the initiative to close deals and help others around you. You act with integrity. You know that when the team wins, we all win.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
- Experience in outside sales, prospecting and negotiation.
- Willingness to work in a mobile working model with travel within your assigned geographic sales territory. Expected travel may be up to approximately 50% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- A degree - Associates or Bachelor's Degree or certifications/college courses.
- Two or more years of business-to-business or outside sales experience, including business acquisition and prospecting/cold calling.
- Technology sales and educational experience i.e. SaaS sales experience, CRM, SalesForce or other client management tools, social media, etc.
- Strong presentation skills in a face to face and virtual environment.
- Experience in building and maintaining business relationships with all levels of client organizations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability of managing time and prioritizing tasks to accomplish goals.
- Ability to implement feedback and tailor your approach for success.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is a commission based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $53,000.00 - $92,000.00.
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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.