OPT Sales Support Specialist Jobs
Sales Support Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, marketing, or communications. Most positions qualify under standard OPT work authorization, and some employers in tech and SaaS actively file H-1B visa sponsorship for high-performing sales support hires.
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Position Purpose:
The Sales Support Specialist supports the sales team by managing the sales pipeline, assisting with RFQs and quoting, and ensuring operational continuity during high-volume periods. This role provides overflow support across sales coordination activities and contributes to revenue growth by ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient handling of sales opportunities. The Sales Support Specialist plays a key role in driving workflow efficiency, accuracy, customer satisfaction, and long-term client loyalty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the intake and review of RFQs from technicians, sales teams, and internal staff.
- Prepare and support sales-related quotes to ensure accurate scope, pricing, and timelines.
- Build, maintain, and manage the sales pipeline to prevent delays and missed opportunities.
- Coordinate with Service Operations Specialists to ensure quotes align with technical scope and execution requirements.
- Track and manage sales opportunities from RFQ through approval to ensure timely follow-up and closure.
- Provide support during high-volume periods to maintain continuity in sales operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve sales processes, workflows, and overall efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Operations Manager
- None
Travel Requirements:
- None
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving and follow-through abilities.
- Working knowledge of sales operations, quoting, and pipeline management.
- Ability to interpret sales scope and partner effectively with technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- N/A
Minimum Education:
- Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 1–3 years of experience in sales support, customer service, administrative, or related roles.
- Experience with CRM systems and sales or project tracking tools preferred.
Certifications:
- n/a
Work Location: Location/Office
Job Location: National Structure - Jupiter
952 Jupiter Park Lane, Suite 1 Jupiter, FL 33458
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
- Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Sales Support Specialist
Target companies with H-1B filing history
Focus your search on mid-size SaaS, tech, and enterprise software companies. These employers routinely sponsor sales support roles for H-1B visa and have established immigration processes, making a sponsorship conversation far less intimidating for hiring managers.
Frame your international background as an asset
Sales support teams handling global accounts actively value multilingual candidates and cross-cultural fluency. Lead with your language skills and any experience navigating international client relationships. This reframes your OPT status as a feature, not a complication.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Mention your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early in recruiter conversations. Hiring managers need lead time to initiate H-1B sponsorship. Candidates who surface the timeline proactively are far easier to sponsor than those who wait until the last minute.
Pursue STEM-eligible roles where possible
Sales support positions at tech companies are frequently classified under STEM-eligible degree categories. Confirm your degree qualifies for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. That additional runway significantly increases employer willingness to invest in your sponsorship.
Build internal advocates before the sponsorship conversation
Sponsorship decisions rarely happen in recruiting. Get your direct manager and team lead on your side early. Documented performance metrics, positive client feedback, and internal referrals make the business case for sponsorship much easier for HR to approve.
Ask about sponsorship policy, not intent, in interviews
Instead of asking whether the company sponsors, ask how many people on the team they have sponsored in the past two years. A specific answer reveals actual policy. A vague answer tells you sponsorship is unlikely regardless of what the job posting says.
Sales Support Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Support Specialist on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Sales Support Specialist roles are directly employment-based and qualify under F-1 OPT as long as the work is related to your degree field. Business, marketing, communications, and management degrees all commonly support this job title. Confirm with your DSO that the role aligns with your authorized field before accepting an offer.
Do Sales Support Specialist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer size and industry. Large tech, SaaS, and enterprise software companies are the most consistent sponsors for sales support roles, while small businesses and staffing agencies rarely do. Browsing open positions on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history, which saves significant time in your search.
Does a Sales Support Specialist role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, computer science, or a quantitative business discipline, and the role meaningfully applies those skills, your DSO may approve a STEM OPT extension application. The job title alone is not what SEVP evaluates; the degree-to-role connection is.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch Sales Support Specialist employers?
OPT is employer-agnostic at the authorization level, but you must report every employer change to your DSO within ten days and update your SEVIS record. Your new role still needs to relate to your degree field. There is no grace period for unreported changes, and gaps in employment exceeding 90 days aggregate can jeopardize your status.
Are Sales Support Specialist contract or temp roles allowed on OPT?
Yes, contract and temporary positions are permitted under OPT, including roles through staffing arrangements, as long as the work is degree-related. However, contract employers almost never sponsor H-1B visas, so these roles are best used to build experience and buy time rather than as a long-term sponsorship strategy. Prioritize direct-hire positions if sponsorship is your goal.