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Sales Assistant jobs on OPT are widely available across retail, wholesale, and B2B settings, and many employers are comfortable with F-1 OPT work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window starts the day your EAD card is valid, so lining up a role before your program ends is critical to avoiding gaps.
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The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands.
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support the SVP and Sales team in executing sales plans for specialty retail and brand customers, focusing on enhancing relationships and driving repeat business. The position involves working with the Key Account Manager to support annual sales strategies, implementing sales policies, and coordinating communication to align with the sales plan and budget. Additionally, the role includes recommending sales strategies based on market research, performing administrative duties, and ensuring optimal customer service in collaboration with Marketing, Planning, and Operations teams. Ideal candidates will have a passion for beauty, strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and possess a degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Strong proficiency in Excel, high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment are essential.
The Sales Assistant reports into the Key Account Manager Sales. The role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office a 3 days a week, at minimum per Company policy.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with Key Account Manager - Sales and team, supports the annual sales plan within the organizational strategy and objectives.
- Assists with implementation and execution of sales policies and practices.
- Ensures communications are coordinated and support sales plan objectives and meet organizational expenditure requirements in conjunction with CMO.
- Recommends sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analyses.
- Performs other related duties as assigned, including managing messenger/fed ex/ reports as requested and other sundry duties.
- Work closely with Marketing/Planning/Operations to ensure optimum customer service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2+ years of experience supporting a Sales organization.
- Thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast moving environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or related field.
- Planning: an ability to think ahead.
- Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
- Strong customer orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to company values.
- Excellent Excel Skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
$70K/yr - $80K/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.
Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the "new" without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands.
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support the SVP and Sales team in executing sales plans for specialty retail and brand customers, focusing on enhancing relationships and driving repeat business. The position involves working with the Key Account Manager to support annual sales strategies, implementing sales policies, and coordinating communication to align with the sales plan and budget. Additionally, the role includes recommending sales strategies based on market research, performing administrative duties, and ensuring optimal customer service in collaboration with Marketing, Planning, and Operations teams. Ideal candidates will have a passion for beauty, strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and possess a degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Strong proficiency in Excel, high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment are essential.
The Sales Assistant reports into the Key Account Manager Sales. The role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office a 3 days a week, at minimum per Company policy.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with Key Account Manager - Sales and team, supports the annual sales plan within the organizational strategy and objectives.
- Assists with implementation and execution of sales policies and practices.
- Ensures communications are coordinated and support sales plan objectives and meet organizational expenditure requirements in conjunction with CMO.
- Recommends sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analyses.
- Performs other related duties as assigned, including managing messenger/fed ex/ reports as requested and other sundry duties.
- Work closely with Marketing/Planning/Operations to ensure optimum customer service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2+ years of experience supporting a Sales organization.
- Thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast moving environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or related field.
- Planning: an ability to think ahead.
- Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
- Strong customer orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to company values.
- Excellent Excel Skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
$70K/yr - $80K/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.
Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the "new" without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Sales Assistant
Lead with your EAD, not your visa status
When applying, state that you have an Employment Authorization Document and are authorized to work in the U.S. Most sales hiring managers aren't immigration experts, and leading with your EAD keeps the conversation simple and removes unnecessary friction.
Target companies with prior OPT or H-1B hiring history
Employers who have hired international students before are far less likely to hesitate over work authorization. Filtering for companies with a track record of sponsoring or accepting OPT workers significantly improves your chances of moving past the first screening call.
Apply well before your OPT start date
Sales roles can move fast from interview to offer. Start applying 60 to 90 days before your EAD becomes valid so you can begin work on day one and avoid burning through authorized days before you're actually earning.
Tie your degree to the sales role explicitly
STEM OPT extension eligibility aside, connecting your business, marketing, or communications degree to the sales function strengthens your application narrative. Hiring managers feel more confident when the academic background clearly supports the day-to-day responsibilities of the position.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early but tactfully
Bring up sponsorship after you've demonstrated clear value, ideally after a second interview or when an offer is being discussed. Framing it as a long-term commitment question rather than an immediate demand keeps the conversation productive and signals you're thinking about tenure.
Use your network to reach hiring managers directly
Sales teams care about referrals and relationships, which works in your favor. A direct introduction from a mutual contact or a former colleague bypasses the automated screening that often filters out OPT applicants before a human ever reviews the resume.
Sales Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Assistant on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in any role directly related to your field of study, and Sales Assistant positions commonly qualify under business, marketing, communications, and related degrees. Your Employment Authorization Document is all most employers need. Make sure your job duties are documentable as related to your major in case your DSO asks for verification.
Do Sales Assistant employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It varies by employer size and business model. Large retail chains, enterprise software companies, and B2B firms with dedicated sales teams are the most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers after OPT ends. Smaller shops or independent retailers are less likely to have the infrastructure for sponsorship. On Migrate Mate, you can filter specifically for Sales Assistant roles at employers with H-1B visa sponsorship history.
Does a Sales Assistant job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Not directly. The STEM OPT 24-month extension applies only to students with STEM-designated degrees working in a role that uses STEM skills. A standard Sales Assistant position at a non-STEM employer won't qualify even if your degree is STEM-designated. However, sales roles at technology or data-driven companies, such as a sales operations or technical sales position, may qualify depending on how the role is structured.
What happens to my OPT if I'm between Sales Assistant jobs?
F-1 OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment across your authorization period. If you're between roles, those days count against your limit. The clock doesn't pause. Staying active in your job search is essential, and documenting any self-employment, volunteer sales work, or contractor engagements with a qualifying employer may help you stay within compliance while you look.
How do I find Sales Assistant jobs that accept OPT?
The most efficient approach is to search platforms built specifically for international students. Migrate Mate filters Sales Assistant listings by employers comfortable with OPT and F-1 work authorization, so you're not wasting applications on companies that will screen you out due to visa status. Searching with OPT-focused filters from the start dramatically reduces the time between application and first interview.