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Sales Executive jobs on OPT are widely available, but your 60-day grace period and CAP-GAP eligibility make timing critical. Many employers in SaaS, retail, and financial services hire OPT students for quota-carrying roles. Your STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm it early.
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As a Sr. Sales Executive, you will bring a strong track record of selling to alternative investment firms, helping to sell our MSP IT and Cyber Services into the US Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Debt and Family Office market segments. This position will cover the South Florida territory in addition to contributing to coverage across the US.
Responsibilities:
- Sell our MSP IT Services and Cyber Services into the US Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Debt and Family Office market segments.
- Strategic Development of a "Go To Market" plan to further penetrate into the above verticals, understanding where and why Abacus has been successful to date, and proposing a plan to leverage our efforts to improve our penetration into these verticals.
- Develop and maintain territory plans which outline how sales targets will be met on an ongoing basis.
- Prospect for potential customers using various direct methods such as calling and face to face meetings, and indirect methods such as networking.
- Drive the entire sales cycle from initial customer engagement and proposal delivery to negotiation and deal closure.
- Keep detailed notes on prospect and client interactions.
- Incorporate consultative approach to sales, to have meaningful conversations with prospects about business challenges and requirements, to present solutions and cost benefits.
- Collaborate with inside sales & marketing to develop outreach and prospecting strategies, including hosting and attending industry – related events.
- Work with technical staff and product specialists where required to address customer requirements.
- Work with support and engineering teams to proactively address problems.
- Cultivate strong relationships with third party and partner companies that may be required to deliver full solutions to customers.
- Provide feedback to sales management on ways to decrease the sales cycle, enhance sales, and improve company brand and reputation.
- Provide feedback to company management on market trends, competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities to deliver greater value to customers by extending company offerings.
- Conduct all sales activities with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Identify sales support requirements and work with marketing to develop sales tools.
- Be a positive representative of the company and its brand in the marketplace.
Skills:
- Strong track record of improving sales "year-over year".
- Strong communication skills. Including being a good listener, and articulate speaker.
- Must be a Team-player!!
- Knowledgeable about technology and cyber security.
- Knowledge of the alternative asset management sector.
- Existing network in alternative asset management is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of MS Office software and CRM software (Salesforce).
- Ability to negotiate and understanding of marketing skills.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, desire to deliver results.
- Fast learner and quick thinker.
- Passionate about sales.
Qualifications
Bachelors' degree
Minimum 6 years sales experience with preference for experience in Alternative Asset Management, IT, and/or Cyber Security sales
Willingness to Travel
The Benefits of Working for Abacus:
- Exposure to diverse array of technologies.
- Part of a team of experienced professionals that aim to deliver exceptional service.
- Competitive compensation.
- Commission structure.
- Robust benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO.
- Opportunities to further education through online courses.
Salary: 125-135K plus commission
Job Summary:
As a Sr. Sales Executive, you will bring a strong track record of selling to alternative investment firms, helping to sell our MSP IT and Cyber Services into the US Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Debt and Family Office market segments. This position will cover the South Florida territory in addition to contributing to coverage across the US.
Responsibilities:
- Sell our MSP IT Services and Cyber Services into the US Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Debt and Family Office market segments.
- Strategic Development of a "Go To Market" plan to further penetrate into the above verticals, understanding where and why Abacus has been successful to date, and proposing a plan to leverage our efforts to improve our penetration into these verticals.
- Develop and maintain territory plans which outline how sales targets will be met on an ongoing basis.
- Prospect for potential customers using various direct methods such as calling and face to face meetings, and indirect methods such as networking.
- Drive the entire sales cycle from initial customer engagement and proposal delivery to negotiation and deal closure.
- Keep detailed notes on prospect and client interactions.
- Incorporate consultative approach to sales, to have meaningful conversations with prospects about business challenges and requirements, to present solutions and cost benefits.
- Collaborate with inside sales & marketing to develop outreach and prospecting strategies, including hosting and attending industry – related events.
- Work with technical staff and product specialists where required to address customer requirements.
- Work with support and engineering teams to proactively address problems.
- Cultivate strong relationships with third party and partner companies that may be required to deliver full solutions to customers.
- Provide feedback to sales management on ways to decrease the sales cycle, enhance sales, and improve company brand and reputation.
- Provide feedback to company management on market trends, competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities to deliver greater value to customers by extending company offerings.
- Conduct all sales activities with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Identify sales support requirements and work with marketing to develop sales tools.
- Be a positive representative of the company and its brand in the marketplace.
Skills:
- Strong track record of improving sales "year-over year".
- Strong communication skills. Including being a good listener, and articulate speaker.
- Must be a Team-player!!
- Knowledgeable about technology and cyber security.
- Knowledge of the alternative asset management sector.
- Existing network in alternative asset management is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of MS Office software and CRM software (Salesforce).
- Ability to negotiate and understanding of marketing skills.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, desire to deliver results.
- Fast learner and quick thinker.
- Passionate about sales.
Qualifications
Bachelors' degree
Minimum 6 years sales experience with preference for experience in Alternative Asset Management, IT, and/or Cyber Security sales
Willingness to Travel
The Benefits of Working for Abacus:
- Exposure to diverse array of technologies.
- Part of a team of experienced professionals that aim to deliver exceptional service.
- Competitive compensation.
- Commission structure.
- Robust benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO.
- Opportunities to further education through online courses.
Salary: 125-135K plus commission
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sales Executive
Target industries that routinely sponsor visas
SaaS, enterprise software, and financial services companies hire Sales Executives at scale and have established H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. Focus your applications on companies with 500 or more employees, where HR teams understand the sponsorship process.
Lead with your quota performance, not your visa status
Hiring managers in sales care about pipeline numbers, close rates, and revenue generated. Open conversations with your track record. Once there is mutual interest, address OPT authorization and timeline. Visa status becomes far easier to discuss after value is established.
Know your OPT end date before every interview
Sales hiring cycles move fast. Employers will ask how long you can work without sponsorship. Have your exact OPT expiration and any STEM extension eligibility ready. Vague answers about your timeline raise unnecessary concern and slow the process down.
Prioritize roles tied to a STEM-eligible degree
Sales Executive roles at tech or analytics companies may qualify for STEM OPT if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. That gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, which meaningfully improves your attractiveness to employers weighing sponsorship timelines.
Ask about the sponsorship process during later-stage interviews
Raising visa sponsorship too early can stall a promising conversation. Wait until you have a verbal offer or a final-round interview, then ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and who handles the process internally.
Build your offer pipeline before your OPT expires
Start applications at least three to four months before your OPT end date. Sales roles can move from first interview to offer in two to three weeks, but onboarding and background checks add time. Giving yourself runway prevents authorization gaps that disqualify you mid-process.
Sales Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Executive on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in roles directly related to your field of study, and Sales Executive positions regularly qualify for graduates in business, marketing, communications, and related fields. Your EAD card is your work authorization document. Confirm that the role aligns with your degree before accepting an offer to avoid jeopardizing your OPT status.
Do Sales Executive employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship varies significantly by company size and industry. Large SaaS, enterprise tech, and financial services firms with established sales organizations sponsor H-1B visas regularly. Smaller companies or startups often lack the HR infrastructure to manage the process. Migrate Mate lists Sales Executive roles from verified sponsoring employers, so you can filter for companies with a proven sponsorship history rather than guessing.
Does a Sales Executive role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, data science, or statistics, and the Sales Executive role involves applying technical knowledge, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Your DSO and the role description both factor into the determination. Consult your international student office before assuming eligibility.
What should I tell a Sales Executive employer about my OPT timeline?
Be direct and prepared. Tell them your OPT expiration date, whether you are eligible for a STEM extension, and roughly when H-1B sponsorship would be needed if they want to retain you long term. Employers in sales appreciate candidates who communicate clearly. Vague or evasive answers about authorization timelines are one of the most common reasons OPT candidates lose offers.
Can I work in a commission-only Sales Executive role on OPT?
Generally, commission-only employment is risky on OPT because USCIS requires that your work be commensurate with your degree and that you maintain valid employment. A role with no guaranteed compensation can raise questions about whether bona fide employment exists. Salaried or base-plus-commission structures are safer. Review your specific situation with your DSO before accepting a commission-only arrangement.