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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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Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Channel Manager, Industries Business US
Title: Sales Support Specialist – Industries US
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Reports To: Channel Sales Manager.
Purpose of the Role
The Sales Support Specialist is responsible for strengthening and growing sales through ABB Robotics’ U.S. channel partner network and non-automotive direct customers. This role supports ABB Robotics’ commitment to a world class channel program to help grow sales and gain share of wallet within the US robotics industry. This role acts as a key liaison between ABB Robotics sales, marketing, operations, and channel partners to drive sustainable growth, program effectiveness, and partner satisfaction.
What You'll Do:
Channel Partner Enablement & Onboarding
- Lead and coordinate the onboarding of new channel partners, ensuring alignment with ABB Robotics’ channel strategy, tools, processes, and compliance requirements.
- Support new channel partners’ initial engagement with ABB Robotics to make sure that it is a positive experience.
Channel Program Management and Tools
- Help our partners work effectively with ABB Robotics including access to the Partners One channel partner portal, Business On-Line pricing tool, and access to US live and virtual training classes.
- Oversee the implementation of the US Market Development Fund program with ABB Robotics US channel partners and help them with initiatives to promote their relationship with ABB Robotics.
- Support the implementation of Advisory Councils and other forums to provide guidance to ABB Robotics.
- Support ongoing webinars, newsletters and other updates and communications to Channel Partners.
Industries US Sales Team support
- Organize visits to Auburn Hills, MI (internal and external), meeting rooms, luncheons and related logistics.
- Create Salesforce cases to log customer issues and work with the ABB Robotics organization to see that critical issues are resolved.
- Coordinate group travel bookings for sales events.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field and 2 years experience in sales support, channel management, partner programs, or industrial B2B sales, (or special combinations of education and work experience will be considered 4+ years with Associate degree or 6+ years with a high school diploma).
Desired
- Experience working with distributors and/or system integrators, preferably in automation, robotics, industrial equipment, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, KPIs, and financial metrics.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a matrix organization.
- Familiarity with CRM and business intelligence tools (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, Power BI).
Travel and Work Requirements
- This is a hybrid position, but on-site support of customer meetings and events may be required.
- Limited travel to support special channel partner events may be required.
Why ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics is a technology leader in automation, robotics, and digital solutions, helping customers improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. At ABB, we value teamwork, accountability, innovation, and a strong customer focus. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the success of ABB’s channel ecosystem and play a key part in driving profitable growth in the U.S. market.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Channel Manager, Industries Business US
Title: Sales Support Specialist – Industries US
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Reports To: Channel Sales Manager.
Purpose of the Role
The Sales Support Specialist is responsible for strengthening and growing sales through ABB Robotics’ U.S. channel partner network and non-automotive direct customers. This role supports ABB Robotics’ commitment to a world class channel program to help grow sales and gain share of wallet within the US robotics industry. This role acts as a key liaison between ABB Robotics sales, marketing, operations, and channel partners to drive sustainable growth, program effectiveness, and partner satisfaction.
What You'll Do:
Channel Partner Enablement & Onboarding
- Lead and coordinate the onboarding of new channel partners, ensuring alignment with ABB Robotics’ channel strategy, tools, processes, and compliance requirements.
- Support new channel partners’ initial engagement with ABB Robotics to make sure that it is a positive experience.
Channel Program Management and Tools
- Help our partners work effectively with ABB Robotics including access to the Partners One channel partner portal, Business On-Line pricing tool, and access to US live and virtual training classes.
- Oversee the implementation of the US Market Development Fund program with ABB Robotics US channel partners and help them with initiatives to promote their relationship with ABB Robotics.
- Support the implementation of Advisory Councils and other forums to provide guidance to ABB Robotics.
- Support ongoing webinars, newsletters and other updates and communications to Channel Partners.
Industries US Sales Team support
- Organize visits to Auburn Hills, MI (internal and external), meeting rooms, luncheons and related logistics.
- Create Salesforce cases to log customer issues and work with the ABB Robotics organization to see that critical issues are resolved.
- Coordinate group travel bookings for sales events.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field and 2 years experience in sales support, channel management, partner programs, or industrial B2B sales, (or special combinations of education and work experience will be considered 4+ years with Associate degree or 6+ years with a high school diploma).
Desired
- Experience working with distributors and/or system integrators, preferably in automation, robotics, industrial equipment, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, KPIs, and financial metrics.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a matrix organization.
- Familiarity with CRM and business intelligence tools (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, Power BI).
Travel and Work Requirements
- This is a hybrid position, but on-site support of customer meetings and events may be required.
- Limited travel to support special channel partner events may be required.
Why ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics is a technology leader in automation, robotics, and digital solutions, helping customers improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. At ABB, we value teamwork, accountability, innovation, and a strong customer focus. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the success of ABB’s channel ecosystem and play a key part in driving profitable growth in the U.S. market.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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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.