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Sales Representative jobs are open to F-1 OPT students, but finding employers willing to sponsor or accommodate OPT work authorization takes a targeted approach. Many sales roles at tech, SaaS, and B2B companies actively hire international candidates on OPT, particularly for inside sales, account management, and business development positions.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of Industrial Gases, has an opportunity for an Outside Sales Representative, residence-based in Massachusetts.
This Outside, business-to-business sales position will sell Microbulk and small bulk cryogenic industrial gases (e.g. nitrogen, oxygen, and argon) to a wide variety of market segments including hospitals, life sciences, laboratories, food packagers, metals fabrication and general industrial sites in the New England area.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Competitive base salary plus commissions
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Responsibilities:
- Acquire customers through proactive outreach and relationship-building strategies.
- Meet or exceed assigned revenue and profit targets consistently.
- Initiate customer accounts accurately and promptly, ensuring all required details are collected.
- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and account setup processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on sales performance metrics and progress toward goals.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle
- Shown ability to work independently in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
- Strong curiosity about outside sales and face-to-face business development
- Excellent listening, communication, and objection-handling skills
- Shown success in selling, influencing, and closing deals
- Highly driven and goal-oriented approach
- Comfortable with daily cold calling and territory-based outreach
- Strong critical thinking and pipeline management skills (50+ prospects)
- Professional demeanor with polished verbal and written communication
Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
The expected pay range is $50,675 - $85,280 plus bonus. This is the range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of Industrial Gases, has an opportunity for an Outside Sales Representative, residence-based in Massachusetts.
This Outside, business-to-business sales position will sell Microbulk and small bulk cryogenic industrial gases (e.g. nitrogen, oxygen, and argon) to a wide variety of market segments including hospitals, life sciences, laboratories, food packagers, metals fabrication and general industrial sites in the New England area.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Competitive base salary plus commissions
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Responsibilities:
- Acquire customers through proactive outreach and relationship-building strategies.
- Meet or exceed assigned revenue and profit targets consistently.
- Initiate customer accounts accurately and promptly, ensuring all required details are collected.
- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions and account setup processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on sales performance metrics and progress toward goals.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle
- Shown ability to work independently in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
- Strong curiosity about outside sales and face-to-face business development
- Excellent listening, communication, and objection-handling skills
- Shown success in selling, influencing, and closing deals
- Highly driven and goal-oriented approach
- Comfortable with daily cold calling and territory-based outreach
- Strong critical thinking and pipeline management skills (50+ prospects)
- Professional demeanor with polished verbal and written communication
Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
The expected pay range is $50,675 - $85,280 plus bonus. This is the range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Sales Representative
Target companies with a history of OPT hiring
Tech, SaaS, and enterprise software companies hire OPT students for sales roles far more than traditional industries. Look for employers with dedicated international hiring programs or existing visa sponsorship tracks for high-performing sales employees.
Emphasize quota attainment and revenue metrics
Sales hiring is performance-driven. Quantify your results in every application: pipeline generated, deals closed, conversion rates. Concrete numbers give hiring managers a reason to move forward despite OPT authorization questions.
Address your OPT timeline early in conversations
Sales managers value directness. Be upfront that you are on OPT, state your authorization end date, and explain that STEM OPT extension gives you up to three years total if you are in a qualifying degree field.
Prioritize roles tied to STEM degree fields
Inside sales, sales operations, and sales engineering roles at tech companies often qualify under STEM OPT when your degree is in a related field. These positions extend your work authorization window and improve sponsorship prospects significantly.
Focus on companies actively filing H-1B petitions
Employers who already sponsor H-1B visas are the most likely to extend offers to OPT students with a clear path to sponsorship. Check USCIS H-1B visa disclosure data to verify whether a target employer has filed petitions recently.
Build a pipeline of employers, not just one opportunity
OPT job searches require volume. Rejection rates are higher for international candidates, so running five to ten active employer conversations simultaneously gives you real options before your authorization window closes.
Sales Representative OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Representative on F-1 OPT?
Yes, F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment as a Sales Representative, provided the role is directly related to your degree field. For example, a business or marketing degree supports most B2B and inside sales roles. Make sure your position description clearly connects to your area of study before accepting an offer.
Do Sales Representative jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Some do. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as business analytics, management information systems, or computer science, and the sales role involves applying those technical skills, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Sales engineering and sales operations roles at tech companies are the strongest candidates for STEM qualification.
Where can I find Sales Representative jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. You can browse Sales Representative roles filtered by employers who are open to OPT work authorization, saving you significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues late in the process.
Will sales employers sponsor my H-1B after my OPT ends?
It depends on the employer. Companies with established international hiring programs and a track record of H-1B filings are the most likely to sponsor. High-growth SaaS and enterprise software companies sponsor OPT-to-H-1B transitions more frequently than smaller or non-tech companies. Asking about sponsorship policy during the offer stage is standard practice and not a red flag.
What happens to my Sales Representative job if I lose OPT status?
If your OPT authorization expires without a follow-on status, you must stop working immediately. To protect yourself, track your EAD expiration date carefully, apply for STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT ends, and ensure your employer has filed an H-1B petition before your final authorization date if you are staying long-term.