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Sales Officer jobs on OPT are widely available, but your 60-day job search window and 90-day unemployment limit make timing critical. Most Sales Officer roles qualify under business or marketing degree fields, and many employers sponsor H-1B visa after OPT ends.
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GENERAL FUNCTION:
Member of a highly productive, industry leading team of phone/email-based treasury sales professionals responsible for business development (new and cross-selling), client service excellence, client retention, and client consultations via phone and email. Revenue growth and client retention are paramount. Highly motivated members who work under a One Bank team approach to understand the business environments, strategies, and industries of assigned clients to best determine the financial needs and appropriate working capital management solutions to provide.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales Management:
- Must be able to persuasively articulate Fifth Third's value proposition to both internal and external clients to influence the outcome within the sales process via phone / email communications.
- Demonstrate ability to identify client needs and present working capital solutions to clients and prospects.
- Demonstrate ability to understand payment and commerce solutions/processes.
- Demonstrate proficiency in knowledge of all strategic TM solutions and their benefits to our clients.
- Understand competitions' capabilities and gaps and how to position 5/3's services against them.
- Prepares and deliver quarterly client service reviews to upper tier assigned clients via phone / email.
- Develop personal relationships via phone/email with client contacts of upper tier assigned accounts.
- Devise and execute a plan to exceed sales goals.
- Accountable for the development of a sales pipeline of both new and cross-sell opportunities and appropriately managing those to a win/loss decision.
- Actively manage a pipeline using the CRM tool.
- Maintain lines of communications with relationship team members (RMs) individually and as a group.
- Review sales goals with RMs and ensure RMs are advised of calling strategies.
- Educate and advise RMs of new TM product development initiatives and packages.
- Assess knowledge level of individual RMs and bring each up to a minimum standard.
- Partner with internal resources to provide recommendations on sales opportunities to include cross-sell opportunities to existing clients.
Client Experience:
- Work closely with various client servicing teams to ensure excellent client service on an ongoing basis.
- Assist with general bank communications to assigned clients.
- Take ownership and deliver timely resolution of client issues.
- Develop knowledge of internal resources for accurate response to client issues.
- Understand and communicate implementation timeline to align with client expectations.
- Ensure proper account documentation and all requisite agreement execution.
- Communicate recurring or serious product issues to management.
- Recommend viable solutions to improve client service.
Leadership:
Understands, appreciates, and promotes the history of 5/3 Bank, its financial position, operating model, and commitment to a positive client experience.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Undergraduate degree is required.
- Prefer at least 1 to 3 years of experience in a financial services sales environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated record of consistently exceeding performance goals.
- Possess a strong desire to constantly strive to improve oneself.
- Must have strong client interaction skills and has demonstrated the ability to influence the outcome of a sales process.
- Requires the aptitude for powerful presentations and negotiation skills.
- Ability to articulate the benefits of our TM solutions to clients.
- Proven product and sales knowledge sufficient to help mentor new team members.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a wide array of treasury management products.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Basic proficiency in PC software (MS Office).
- Technical Treasury Management competencies.
- Understanding of Treasury Management products and solutions.
- Ability to build upon existing client relationships.
- Ability to evaluate client needs.
- Basic understanding of financial statement analysis.
TM Inside Sales Officer I
Total Base Pay Range 61,200.00 - 125,500.00 USD Annual
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sales Officer
Target employers with a history of visa sponsorship
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have previously filed H-1B visa petitions for Sales Officer roles. Employers who sponsor regularly are far more likely to continue doing so after your OPT period ends.
Align your degree field with the role description
Most Sales Officer positions qualify under business, marketing, or communications degrees. Confirm your degree field matches the job's requirements before applying, as your OPT authorization is tied to your field of study.
Address your work authorization early in the process
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage, not after. Many sales hiring managers are unfamiliar with OPT authorization. A brief, confident explanation reduces hesitation and filters out employers unwilling to sponsor upfront.
Prioritize roles at larger or enterprise-level companies
Larger organizations have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with visa sponsorship processes. Sales Officer roles at enterprise companies are significantly more likely to include H-1B sponsorship pathways than small or early-stage employers.
Negotiate a start date that fits your OPT timeline
Your OPT authorization must be active before your first day. Factor in EAD processing time, which can take two to three months, and ensure your start date aligns with your OPT start date to avoid any unauthorized work.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If you hold a STEM degree and your Sales Officer role involves quantitative or analytical work, your employer may qualify under the STEM OPT extension program, giving you 24 additional months of work authorization beyond standard OPT.
Sales Officer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Officer on OPT?
Yes, Sales Officer roles generally qualify for OPT authorization when your degree is in a related field such as business, marketing, communications, or management. The role must be directly related to your field of study. Most mid-size and enterprise employers in sales, finance, and technology are familiar with hiring OPT candidates for these positions.
Do Sales Officer jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at larger companies and in industries such as financial services, technology, and enterprise software. Sales Officer roles can qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B if the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Checking a company's H-1B filing history through OFLC disclosure data, or browsing sponsored roles on Migrate Mate, helps you focus your search on employers who sponsor.
Does a Sales Officer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as management information systems, business analytics, or economics, and the Sales Officer role involves data analysis, forecasting, or quantitative methods, your employer may be able to support a STEM OPT extension. The employer must be E-Verify enrolled and the role must fit within your degree's STEM classification.
How much time do I have to find a Sales Officer job on OPT?
You have 90 days of cumulative unemployment during your OPT period. If you activate OPT before securing a role, that clock starts immediately. Most Sales Officer hiring cycles run two to six weeks, so starting your search before OPT begins gives you the best buffer. Prioritizing applications to employers already open to sponsorship cuts down time spent on companies that will decline later.
What should I put on my resume about my OPT status for Sales Officer applications?
List your work authorization as "OPT (F-1)" in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. State your OPT expiration date and whether you are eligible for a STEM extension, since sales hiring managers frequently screen for this before moving forward. Being transparent upfront reduces wasted interviews and positions you as a candidate who understands the process.