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Sales Training Specialist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, communications, or education. These roles qualify under OPT work authorization when tied to your field of study. Most positions offer structured onboarding, giving you real experience before your 12-month OPT window closes.
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INTRODUCTION
Konami Gaming is looking for a Systems Training Specialist II to join our team!
This position is responsible for conducting customer and employee training on Konami’s Casino Management System (SYNKROS). The Systems Training Specialist II provides support to Konami customers through the planning, coordination, and delivery of training services, including training logistics, curriculum delivery, user adoption activities, and process recommendations, where appropriate, while considering applicable jurisdictional requirements and operational dependencies within SYNKROS. This position also requires flexibility to always act autonomously while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.
Support is open 24/7, 365 days a week. In this role you must be flexible to work any day of the year, including holidays. Travel is required could be as high as 50-75%, or as business requires.
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada residents ONLY. Remote and/or relocation is not available for this role.
What you'll be doing:
- Deliver instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid training for customers and employees utilizing adult learning principles and effective instructional techniques.
- Conduct training on new features, enhancements, upgrades, and related Konami products.
- Serve as Lead Trainer for assigned projects by coordinating training activities and ensuring successful delivery of customer training objectives.
- Partner with Project Management and Systems Implementation teams to support customer training during installations, conversions, upgrades, and other project activities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align training content and delivery with customer objectives, operational requirements, and project expectations.
- Support customer adoption of new functionality through release-readiness activities, feature demonstrations, delta training, and education on system best practices.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage training engagements, including scheduling, logistics, travel arrangements, equipment readiness, and communication with customer stakeholders.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of SYNKROS functionality, features, and supported workflows.
- Maintain working knowledge of casino operations and how SYNKROS supports operational business processes.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of ancillary Konami products and integrated solutions to support customer and internal training requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and update training materials, curriculum, job aids, and supporting documentation.
- Support the development and delivery of internal enablement programs, certification initiatives, and product readiness activities.
- Support onboarding and cross-training efforts for new team members.
- Assist in the setup and maintenance of training databases, training environments, and related peripherals.
- Participate in testing and validation activities to ensure training environments and materials accurately reflect current system functionality.
- Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and training-readiness activities for new products, features, and releases.
- Coordinate with Technical Support, Implementation, and other internal teams to facilitate resolution of training-related questions and support customer readiness.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Konami Offers
- Competitive Wages
- Great 401(k) plan with company match
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- Generous Company paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement program
About Konami Gaming, Inc.:
For Players. For Operators. For Each Other.
Konami Gaming, Inc. entered the US gaming market in the 2000s and we have spent the last two decades moving the industry forward with breakthrough games, head turning cabinets, and a casino management system that brings it all together. Over that time, we have garnered our share of awards and established a corporate culture of success and innovation.
A world leader in systems and game development, Konami can offer you the best of both worlds - stability within a dynamic, creative environment. We are excited to announce that Konami Gaming Inc. is growing and expanding into new product lines, including premium and standard games, and new market segments. As we enter a new growth period for the Company, we are expanding our reach to attract top talent in game studio operations, technology and product development.
What we'll want you to have:
- Bachelors in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Training certification preferred.
- Requires a minimum of three years training and casino operations experience.
- Previous hands-on and/or working knowledge of Casino Operations in Cage, Slots, Table Games, Marketing, or Player’s Club.
- Technical aptitude for casino systems and peripherals are also preferred.
- Candidates must possess the necessary skills to develop and critique training documentation/performance in a professional environment.
- Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently, both verbal and written with all levels of the business.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Gaming licensure(s).
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Additional Requirements:
- Travel is required – could be as high at 50 – 75% or as business requires. Employee must be flexible to the travel needs of the business. Must possess a valid driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport, if required for business travel.
Work Environment:
- Full-time / 40+ hours per week. Must be flexible to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Must be comfortable working in an area with limited working space for long hours with the ability to remain seated at computer terminal for extended periods of time. Extreme repetitive motion using keyboard, mouse, and telephone. Must be able to work at assigned location to enable direct communications and interactions with team members, management, and others as necessary, unless traveling for a business-related purpose.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, paying attention to detail, and meeting assigned deadlines. Demonstrates high integrity, trust, and strict confidentiality. Ability to maintain excellent communication and a positive, respectful, and professional attitude and relationship with clients, employees, peers, co-workers, all levels of management, and all outside organizations conducting business or otherwise interacting with the company. Ability to always act autonomously while adhering to overall department and company policies and procedures.
- Position shall work primarily in a smoke free office environment. The noise level is low to moderate. Position shall maintain a cubicle or office in close proximity to other cubicles and offices.
- Position may be required to attend trips to casinos, tradeshows, or as needed. Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality. Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondhand smoke.
Konami Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 702-616-1400 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Sales Training Specialist
Align your degree to the role explicitly
Sales Training Specialists need a clear connection between their job duties and their field of study. Highlight coursework in instructional design, organizational behavior, or business communication to show DSOs and employers that your OPT authorization directly applies to the role.
Target companies with established training departments
Larger organizations with dedicated L&D or sales enablement teams are more structured around hiring and onboarding. They're more likely to understand OPT timelines, have HR processes in place, and be willing to start H-1B visa sponsorship conversations before your authorization expires.
Emphasize instructional and curriculum design skills
Employers hiring for sales training roles look for candidates who can build programs, not just present them. Showcase any experience designing onboarding modules, e-learning content, or performance coaching frameworks. These skills differentiate you from general sales candidates and justify your specialized hire.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Most hiring timelines run four to eight weeks. If you're waiting on your EAD card, start applying two to three months before your OPT begins. Employers want to know when you can start, and a clear timeline builds confidence rather than raising concerns about your authorization status.
Frame your international background as a training asset
Cross-cultural communication is genuinely valuable in sales training, especially at companies with diverse teams or global customers. Position your international experience as a qualification, not a complication. It signals adaptability and awareness that directly improves how training programs land across different audiences.
Use STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Business analytics, information systems, and certain management degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. If your degree is STEM-designated, this gives you 36 months total to build your training career and gives employers more runway to pursue H-1B sponsorship on your behalf.
Sales Training Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Training Specialist role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Business, communications, education, psychology, and organizational behavior degrees all commonly support Sales Training Specialist roles. You'll need to confirm the connection with your DSO before accepting an offer, but the alignment is usually straightforward for students from these programs.
Do Sales Training Specialist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It varies by company size and industry. Large technology, healthcare, and financial services firms with dedicated sales enablement teams are the most likely sponsors because training roles are considered specialty occupations requiring a relevant degree. Smaller companies often lack the HR infrastructure for sponsorship. Focusing your search on enterprise employers significantly improves your odds of finding a sponsor.
Where can I find Sales Training Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. You can browse Sales Training Specialist listings filtered for OPT-friendly and sponsorship-willing employers, which saves you from applying to roles where your work authorization will immediately disqualify you. Searching general job boards without that filter wastes application cycles during a time-sensitive OPT window.
Can I work as a Sales Training Specialist on pre-completion OPT while still enrolled?
Yes, pre-completion OPT allows you to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) during the semester and full-time during official breaks. A Sales Training Specialist role that aligns with your degree qualifies. Keep in mind that any pre-completion OPT time used is deducted from your 12-month post-completion authorization, so plan accordingly with your DSO.
What documents do I need to show a Sales Training Specialist employer for OPT verification?
Your employer will need your EAD card, Form I-20 with the OPT authorization page, and your passport for I-9 verification. Your EAD card serves as a List A document on its own. Make sure your EAD reflects the correct employment start date before your first day. Some employers also request a copy of your visa stamp, though this is not legally required for I-9 purposes.