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Salesforce Administrator jobs are consistently among the more OPT-friendly roles in enterprise tech. Most positions require a Salesforce Administrator certification rather than an advanced degree, which works in your favor on the 12-month standard OPT timeline. Employers across healthcare, finance, and SaaS actively hire and sponsor Salesforce Admins for H-1B visa.
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Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on every day across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.
Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.
ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high-quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.
Salesforce Administrator
Location: Riverside, CA
Pay Range: $32-37/hr.
Position Summary
The Salesforce Administrator is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing the company’s Salesforce CRM platform as the commercial data backbone. This role designs and develops custom Salesforce solutions, integrations, and automations that support the full customer lifecycle. Working closely with various teams such as sales leadership, sales operations, and marketing, the Salesforce Administrator ensures that customer, dealer, and relevant data flows seamlessly between the digital platform and the CRM to deliver a unified Customer 360 view. This position plays a key role in enabling data-driven selling, pipeline visibility, and an exceptional end-to-end customer experience in support of the company’s commercial growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, configure, and deploy custom Salesforce solutions, including objects, fields, flows, validation rules, Apex classes/triggers, and Lightning components, to support sales, marketing, and service processes.
- Build and maintain integrations between Salesforce and the company’s Digital Experience Platform (DXP), website configurator, ERP, and marketing automation tools using APIs and middleware.
- Administer the Salesforce platform, including user provisioning, profiles, permission sets, roles, security settings, sandbox management, and release/version upgrades.
- Develop and maintain the fleet Customer 360 data model, ensuring accurate, de-duplicated account, contact, lead, opportunity, and asset records across the customer lifecycle.
- Design and optimize sales pipeline stages, workflows, quoting processes, and forecasting tools in partnership with sales leadership and sales operations.
- Create dashboards, reports, and analytics that provide leadership with real-time visibility into pipeline health, sales performance, market coverage, and campaign effectiveness.
- Translate business requirements from sales, marketing, and sales support teams into scalable technical solutions; document requirements, designs, and configurations.
- Monitor platform health, data quality, and system performance; troubleshoot and resolve issues, and implement continuous improvements and automation to reduce manual effort.
- Train and support end users, develop adoption materials, and promote CRM best practices across the commercial organization.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security policies, including management of customer data in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with hands-on Salesforce development and administration experience, preferably in a manufacturing, automotive, commercial vehicle, or B2B sales environment.
- Strong knowledge of the Salesforce platform, including Sales Cloud configuration, Flow automation, Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components, and the Salesforce security model.
- Strong experience designing and building API-based integrations (REST/SOAP) between Salesforce and external platforms such as e-commerce/DXP systems, ERP, and marketing automation tools.
- Solid understanding of CRM data architecture, data hygiene, deduplication, and master data management principles.
- Ability to translate commercial business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency building reports, dashboards, and analytics that support executive decision-making and sales forecasting.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across sales, marketing, IT, and external development partners, including international teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced launch environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Salesforce Certified Administrator and Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I required; Platform Developer II, Sales Cloud Consultant, or Application Architect certifications preferred.
- Experience supporting a CRM implementation or re-implementation, including data migration and user onboarding, strongly preferred.
- Experience integrating Salesforce with digital commerce or configurator platforms is a plus.
Work Environment:
This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being onsite.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
- Employee referral program
- Career growth and development opportunities
Career Growth at ENC
We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways within manufacturing operations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.
In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job posting is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Salesforce Administrator
Lead with your Salesforce certifications
Salesforce Administrator certification (and any additional certs like Advanced Admin or Platform App Builder) signals job-readiness to hiring managers faster than your degree. List certifications prominently on your resume above your education section.
Target industries with high Salesforce adoption
Healthcare, financial services, and B2B SaaS companies rely heavily on Salesforce and hire Admins regularly. These sectors also have stronger H-1B visa sponsorship track records, which matters when evaluating where to apply during OPT.
Address your OPT timeline proactively
When recruiters ask about authorization, state your OPT end date and mention STEM OPT extension eligibility if applicable. Framing it clearly reduces uncertainty and signals you understand the process, which builds recruiter confidence.
Highlight process automation and Salesforce Flow work
Employers consistently prioritize Admins who can build Flows and automate business processes without developer help. Documenting specific automation projects in your resume directly demonstrates the business value you bring to the role.
Use your OPT period to build a project portfolio
If you have hands-on Salesforce experience from a student org, internship, or Trailhead Superbadges, document it with screenshots and outcomes. A concrete portfolio often outweighs years of experience when competing for entry-level Admin roles.
Research the employer's H-1B history before applying
Some companies sponsor Salesforce Admins for H-1B consistently; others do not. Checking public DOL disclosure data for past LCA filings under relevant job titles helps you prioritize applications toward employers who are genuine long-term options.
Salesforce Administrator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Salesforce Administrators in the United States?
Yes. Salesforce Administrator roles qualify under OPT because the work is directly related to fields like information systems, computer science, and business administration. Most universities classify the role under CIP codes that support OPT authorization. You'll need your EAD card before starting work, and your employer does not need to file anything with USCIS to hire you on OPT.
Is a Salesforce Administrator role STEM OPT eligible?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Information Technology, you're likely eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Business Administration degrees are generally not STEM-designated, so eligibility varies. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before counting on the extension when planning your job search timeline.
Do Salesforce Administrator roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, most do. Salesforce Administrator positions typically meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Information Systems or Computer Science. However, the specific job description matters. Roles requiring only general computer skills without a degree-specific connection may face RFEs. Targeting employers with a documented history of sponsoring this title strengthens your position.
Where can I find Salesforce Administrator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse Salesforce Administrator openings without filtering out roles that won't consider your work authorization. Searching general job boards often surfaces listings from employers unfamiliar with OPT, which wastes application effort. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship and OPT are already part of the conversation.
Does the Salesforce Administrator certification substitute for a degree when employers evaluate OPT candidates?
For OPT purposes, no. OPT is tied to your academic degree, not your certifications. However, the Salesforce Admin certification significantly strengthens your candidacy because many hiring managers treat it as the primary qualification signal. For H-1B sponsorship later, your degree still needs to connect to the role, so a relevant field of study remains important beyond the OPT stage.