OPT Sales Training Manager Jobs
Sales Training Manager jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor or extend work authorization before your 12-month window closes. Most roles sit within large sales organizations where training is a dedicated function, making CPT, STEM OPT extension eligibility, and employer sponsorship timelines worth confirming early in your job search.
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The North America Red Hat Training team is looking for an extremely organized and detail-oriented associate to join us covering West and Central US Enterprise. In this role, you will provide high touch service in order to manage education services such as training delivery oversight and coordination, course enrollments, and consumption reporting. Additionally, you will support Training Specialists (TS) and Territory Services Manager (TSM) as needed on high complexity projects. This role requires excellent organizational skills and technology management. You will be part of a high-performing, government focused team working cross-functionally, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, Customer Success, Operations, Curriculum and Certification teams within Red Hat to ensure successful consumption and delivery of training products and courses.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dedicated customer service point of contact
- Event management and coordination for onsite delivery, open enrollment and virtual training enrollment
- Red Hat Learning Subscription assignments and demonstrations
- Red Hat Learning Subscription skills path creation and user support
- Red Hat Learning Subscription consumption management and reporting
- Trouble ticket support associated with training services
- Run project management reviews with key stakeholders
- Serve as the interface between the customer needs/requirements/requests and broader services organization; document offering specifications and communicate necessary details to respective customers
- Collaboration with partners to disseminate information around Learning Subscription updates and create broader awareness of training availability and functionality
- Ability to work occasional West Coast hours
What you will do:
- Red Hat Learning Subscription consumption management and reporting
- Red Hat Learning Subscription assignments and demonstrations
- Red Hat Learning Subscription skills path creation and user support
- Provide support on Red Hat public training and Exam support to customers
- Trouble ticket support associated with training services
- Manage Training Unit redemption process
- Serve as the interface between the customer needs/requirements/requests and broader services organization; document offering specifications and communicate necessary details to respective customers
- Collaboration with partners to disseminate information around Learning Subscription updates and create broader awareness of training availability and functionality
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional presentation skills with knowledge of virtual delivery platforms (google meets, teams, etc).
- High standard of organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to multitask
- BS/BA in a related field or 3 years+ equivalent experience required
- Excellent project and program management skills
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for this position is $70,540.00 - $112,910.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.
Pay Transparency
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
ABOUT RED HAT
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
- Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
- Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.
INCLUSION AT RED HAT
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.
Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply.
INTRODUCTION
The North America Red Hat Training team is looking for an extremely organized and detail-oriented associate to join us covering West and Central US Enterprise. In this role, you will provide high touch service in order to manage education services such as training delivery oversight and coordination, course enrollments, and consumption reporting. Additionally, you will support Training Specialists (TS) and Territory Services Manager (TSM) as needed on high complexity projects. This role requires excellent organizational skills and technology management. You will be part of a high-performing, government focused team working cross-functionally, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, Customer Success, Operations, Curriculum and Certification teams within Red Hat to ensure successful consumption and delivery of training products and courses.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dedicated customer service point of contact
- Event management and coordination for onsite delivery, open enrollment and virtual training enrollment
- Red Hat Learning Subscription assignments and demonstrations
- Red Hat Learning Subscription skills path creation and user support
- Red Hat Learning Subscription consumption management and reporting
- Trouble ticket support associated with training services
- Run project management reviews with key stakeholders
- Serve as the interface between the customer needs/requirements/requests and broader services organization; document offering specifications and communicate necessary details to respective customers
- Collaboration with partners to disseminate information around Learning Subscription updates and create broader awareness of training availability and functionality
- Ability to work occasional West Coast hours
What you will do:
- Red Hat Learning Subscription consumption management and reporting
- Red Hat Learning Subscription assignments and demonstrations
- Red Hat Learning Subscription skills path creation and user support
- Provide support on Red Hat public training and Exam support to customers
- Trouble ticket support associated with training services
- Manage Training Unit redemption process
- Serve as the interface between the customer needs/requirements/requests and broader services organization; document offering specifications and communicate necessary details to respective customers
- Collaboration with partners to disseminate information around Learning Subscription updates and create broader awareness of training availability and functionality
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional presentation skills with knowledge of virtual delivery platforms (google meets, teams, etc).
- High standard of organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to multitask
- BS/BA in a related field or 3 years+ equivalent experience required
- Excellent project and program management skills
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for this position is $70,540.00 - $112,910.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.
Pay Transparency
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
ABOUT RED HAT
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
- Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
- Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.
INCLUSION AT RED HAT
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.
Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Sales Training Manager
Target companies with dedicated L&D departments
Large organizations with standalone learning and development teams are more likely to have HR infrastructure for OPT sponsorship. Companies running formal sales training programs at scale have done this before and are less likely to be deterred by the process.
Lead with your training methodology credentials
Employers hire Sales Training Managers for their ability to build and deliver programs, not just sell. Highlight certifications, curriculum design experience, or measurable improvements in rep ramp time. Concrete outcomes make sponsorship conversations easier for hiring managers to justify internally.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as instructional design or organizational behavior, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. That gives employers up to three years of work authorization without H-1B visa dependency, which significantly reduces their perceived sponsorship risk.
Address OPT timing directly in your outreach
Don't wait for a hiring manager to raise work authorization. Proactively stating your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility in early conversations signals professionalism and removes ambiguity. Employers who hesitate often do so because they lack information, not because they're unwilling.
Focus on industries with high sales training demand
SaaS, medical devices, financial services, and enterprise technology consistently hire Sales Training Managers. These sectors run large, recurring onboarding cycles and have compliance-driven training needs, which means the role is seen as essential rather than discretionary when budgets tighten.
Quantify program impact in your resume and interviews
Hiring decisions for this role hinge on measurable results. Include metrics like reduced time-to-first-deal, improved quota attainment after training, or course completion rates. Numbers make your candidacy easier to defend to HR and finance when a company weighs sponsorship costs against the hire.
Sales Training Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Training Manager on OPT?
Yes, as long as your job duties are directly related to your degree field. Sales Training Manager roles typically align with degrees in business administration, organizational development, instructional design, or communication. You'll need to confirm that alignment with your DSO before accepting an offer, since working outside your field of study puts your OPT status at risk.
Do Sales Training Manager roles typically come with visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship availability varies by employer size and industry. Large SaaS companies, healthcare organizations, and enterprise technology firms are the most common sponsors for this role because they run structured, ongoing sales training programs and have dedicated HR and immigration resources. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you can focus your search on employers who have hired OPT and H-1B workers before.
What counts as a qualifying job duty for OPT in this role?
USCIS requires that your employment be directly related to your major field of study. For a Sales Training Manager, qualifying duties typically include curriculum design, adult learning program development, sales coaching framework creation, and performance measurement. General administrative or non-instructional sales duties alone would not satisfy the OPT employment requirement, so your offer letter should reflect training-specific responsibilities.
Does a Sales Training Manager 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 instructional design, information systems, or organizational behavior, you may qualify for the 24-month extension regardless of the job title. Review the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and confirm your CIP code with your DSO. Your employer will also need to be enrolled in E-Verify.
How should I handle the OPT authorization gap if I'm between jobs?
F-1 OPT students have a 90-day unemployment buffer across the authorized period. If your previous role ended, you have up to 90 cumulative days to secure a new position before your status is at risk. During this window, continue reporting to your DSO and actively pursue Sales Training Manager roles. Exceeding the unemployment limit without a job offer requires immediate action with your international student office.