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Sales and business development roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in the U.S. job market, with many employers sponsoring H-1B visas for high performers. Your OPT period gives you 12 months of full-time work authorization, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension if your degree qualifies.
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Address: 871 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Rivian is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Delivery Manager to help us scale with purpose and precision. As a leader in our field organization, you will drive performance, lead a high-impact team, and ensure that every customer interaction reflects our brand values and commitment to excellence. In this role, you'll own the full customer journey—from initial customer engagement through to vehicle delivery—overseeing all sales and delivery operations within your location, including sales execution, logistics, and last-mile delivery. The Manager will oversee field sales activities and daily operations across their assigned location(s), drive accountability for team productivity, and ensure performance goals are met across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly metrics.
The Sales and Delivery Manager will be accountable for creating a highly productive environment in which customers have a meaningful and memorable experience, employees are motivated and engaged, and the business performs and thrives. The ideal candidate will take a customer-first approach, demonstrate a strong drive for competitive sales, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, and tackle challenges with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset. In addition to driving day-to-day execution, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally to bring local activations to life, expand our community presence, and continuously refine processes through data-driven insights. With a deep passion for people, you’ll lead by example—motivating teams, cultivating culture, and driving measurable results that align with Rivian’s mission and values.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the customer experience is best-in-class across your region: authentic, engaging, educational and aligned with Rivian’s core values and culture
- Drive sales performance and execute strategic initiatives across your location(s) to achieve revenue targets and market share growth
- Own, track, and deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring the team is invested in the related company-wide strategic objectives while driving individual location and employee performance
- Responsible for ensuring flawless execution across all stages of the vehicle delivery process—including vehicle preparation, customer paperwork, logistics coordination, and final vehicle handoff
- Partner with Service, Vehicle Operations and other departments to analyze operations and processes to recommend changes that will drive efficiency and lower operating expenses
- Optimize the staffing model to align resources with customer demand, designing efficient schedules and shift patterns that maximize efficiency and deliver a best-in-class customer experience
- Collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute activations, events, and strategies that drive brand awareness, traffic, product education, lead generation, demand generation, retention, and conversion
- Manage operations in alignment with the financial plan, including revenue plan, payroll budget, and overall store P&L
- Enforce high fidelity in document execution to prevent errors and safeguard revenue
- Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as Rivian company policy and procedures
- Take on additional projects, duties and assignments as required and/or by request from the leadership
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in field sales; 2+ field leadership, preferably multi-unit management
- Retail, sales, hospitality or similar fields highly preferred; experience in a direct-to-consumer business model and/or commission-based sales organization a plus
- Strong understanding of the electric vehicle industry, including market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory considerations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant working experience
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays; ability and willingness to travel up to 75% based on business needs
- Extensive experience with P&L, POS and CRM software
- Expertise in human resources, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance management
- Comfortable operating large, high performance vehicles and conducting demo drives with customers
- Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle (or state that you are commuting daily to/from) and possess an exceptional driving record; If driver’s license isn’t in the appropriate state, you must be eligible to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment
- No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years; No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years; No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License within a 3-5 year period. Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
- Ability to obtain and maintain local sales licenses if applicable in your state
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness to work in various working conditions including being in a full service retail location or service center, including working outdoors and operating vehicles in unpredictable weather conditions
- Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs)
- Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners
- Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics
Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal language skills in English, additional languages a plus
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in utilizing sales data and metrics
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets
- An obsessive approach to elevating the customer experience and commitment to taking every opportunity to over-deliver when it comes to delighting and interacting with our community
- Possess an entrepreneurial mindset and apply a scrappy and resourceful approach to everything you do. Solve problems and overcome challenges with creativity and ingenuity
- Ability to build and maintain relationships, solicit cooperation, and achieve results through collaboration while managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Outstanding verbal and written communication required
- Skilled use of project management tools and well versed in memo and presentation building; Confluence, Smartsheet, and MS Office/Google suite
RIV Level: 6
Address: 871 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Rivian is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Delivery Manager to help us scale with purpose and precision. As a leader in our field organization, you will drive performance, lead a high-impact team, and ensure that every customer interaction reflects our brand values and commitment to excellence. In this role, you'll own the full customer journey—from initial customer engagement through to vehicle delivery—overseeing all sales and delivery operations within your location, including sales execution, logistics, and last-mile delivery. The Manager will oversee field sales activities and daily operations across their assigned location(s), drive accountability for team productivity, and ensure performance goals are met across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly metrics.
The Sales and Delivery Manager will be accountable for creating a highly productive environment in which customers have a meaningful and memorable experience, employees are motivated and engaged, and the business performs and thrives. The ideal candidate will take a customer-first approach, demonstrate a strong drive for competitive sales, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, and tackle challenges with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset. In addition to driving day-to-day execution, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally to bring local activations to life, expand our community presence, and continuously refine processes through data-driven insights. With a deep passion for people, you’ll lead by example—motivating teams, cultivating culture, and driving measurable results that align with Rivian’s mission and values.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the customer experience is best-in-class across your region: authentic, engaging, educational and aligned with Rivian’s core values and culture
- Drive sales performance and execute strategic initiatives across your location(s) to achieve revenue targets and market share growth
- Own, track, and deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring the team is invested in the related company-wide strategic objectives while driving individual location and employee performance
- Responsible for ensuring flawless execution across all stages of the vehicle delivery process—including vehicle preparation, customer paperwork, logistics coordination, and final vehicle handoff
- Partner with Service, Vehicle Operations and other departments to analyze operations and processes to recommend changes that will drive efficiency and lower operating expenses
- Optimize the staffing model to align resources with customer demand, designing efficient schedules and shift patterns that maximize efficiency and deliver a best-in-class customer experience
- Collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute activations, events, and strategies that drive brand awareness, traffic, product education, lead generation, demand generation, retention, and conversion
- Manage operations in alignment with the financial plan, including revenue plan, payroll budget, and overall store P&L
- Enforce high fidelity in document execution to prevent errors and safeguard revenue
- Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as Rivian company policy and procedures
- Take on additional projects, duties and assignments as required and/or by request from the leadership
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in field sales; 2+ field leadership, preferably multi-unit management
- Retail, sales, hospitality or similar fields highly preferred; experience in a direct-to-consumer business model and/or commission-based sales organization a plus
- Strong understanding of the electric vehicle industry, including market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory considerations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant working experience
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays; ability and willingness to travel up to 75% based on business needs
- Extensive experience with P&L, POS and CRM software
- Expertise in human resources, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance management
- Comfortable operating large, high performance vehicles and conducting demo drives with customers
- Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle (or state that you are commuting daily to/from) and possess an exceptional driving record; If driver’s license isn’t in the appropriate state, you must be eligible to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment
- No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years; No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years; No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License within a 3-5 year period. Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
- Ability to obtain and maintain local sales licenses if applicable in your state
Physical Requirements:
- Willingness to work in various working conditions including being in a full service retail location or service center, including working outdoors and operating vehicles in unpredictable weather conditions
- Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, standing for up to 8 or more hours a day, walking, bending, kneeling, laying, twisting, carrying, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs)
- Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners
- Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics
Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal language skills in English, additional languages a plus
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in utilizing sales data and metrics
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets
- An obsessive approach to elevating the customer experience and commitment to taking every opportunity to over-deliver when it comes to delighting and interacting with our community
- Possess an entrepreneurial mindset and apply a scrappy and resourceful approach to everything you do. Solve problems and overcome challenges with creativity and ingenuity
- Ability to build and maintain relationships, solicit cooperation, and achieve results through collaboration while managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Outstanding verbal and written communication required
- Skilled use of project management tools and well versed in memo and presentation building; Confluence, Smartsheet, and MS Office/Google suite
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sales And Business Development
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to sponsor you. Search public LCA disclosure data to verify whether a company has filed for sales or business development roles specifically before applying.
Frame your OPT authorization clearly in applications
Explicitly state your work authorization status and OPT end date in your cover letter or application. Ambiguity about visa status is one of the most common reasons employers screen out international candidates before the first interview.
Pursue revenue-generating roles with measurable impact
Sales and BD roles where you can quantify pipeline created, deals closed, or revenue generated make sponsorship conversations easier. Employers justify H-1B costs more readily when your contribution to the bottom line is concrete and documented.
Start the H-1B conversation early in the offer process
Raise sponsorship before you receive an offer, not after. Asking midway through negotiations saves both sides time and signals you understand the process, which builds employer confidence rather than raising concerns about complexity.
Prioritize mid-sized and growth-stage companies
Series B through Series D companies often have international hiring experience but less rigid HR policies than large enterprises. They also have strong incentive to retain top sales talent, making them pragmatic candidates for sponsorship discussions.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If you hold a STEM-qualifying degree, apply for the 24-month extension before your initial OPT expires. The additional time gives employers a full H-1B lottery cycle window, which meaningfully reduces the perceived risk of hiring you.
Sales And Business Development OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work in sales and business development roles?
Yes. Sales and business development positions qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. A business, marketing, communications, or economics degree typically supports these roles. You must work full time during post-completion OPT and your employer must be a legitimate U.S. entity.
Do sales and business development employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly at technology companies, SaaS firms, and staffing organizations where sales talent is closely tied to revenue. Employers who have built out international sales teams or already hired international employees through OPT tend to be most familiar with the sponsorship process. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly employers so you can focus applications on companies that are already open to sponsoring.
Does a commission-based compensation structure affect OPT eligibility?
Not directly. OPT authorization is based on your employment relationship and degree relevance, not compensation structure. However, USCIS requires that you maintain a legitimate employer-employee relationship. A pure independent contractor arrangement with no base salary can raise questions about whether you are actually employed, so a role with at least a base salary component is safer during OPT.
Can I work for a startup or early-stage company on OPT?
Yes, provided the company is a legitimate U.S. employer and the role relates to your degree. There is no minimum company size requirement for OPT. The practical risk is that early-stage startups may not have the legal infrastructure or funding certainty needed to file an H-1B petition when your OPT expires, so it is worth assessing sponsorship capacity before accepting an offer.
What counts as a qualifying degree for sales and business development OPT roles?
Business administration, marketing, economics, communications, and international business degrees are commonly accepted as directly related to sales and BD work. Engineering or technical degrees can also qualify for technical sales or solutions engineering roles. The connection between your degree field and the job responsibilities needs to be defensible if your DSO or USCIS ever reviews your employment record.