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Salesforce Business Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, information systems, or computer science. Employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree qualifies, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build your career.
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At Freightwise, LLC/ Engineering Department
Location: Nashville, TN
Hours: Fulltime, Monday through Friday, flexible hours
Hybrid: 3 days in office
Pay: Salary based on experience and performance
Who we are:
At FreightWise we combine agile tech development with deep industry expertise to provide transportation management services, and software for small and mid-sized shippers. Founded in 2015 and 7 years on the INC. 5000 list. FreightWise was voted one of the Best Places to Work by the Nashville Business Journal.
Job Summary:
FreightWise is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Salesforce Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our Salesforce platform. This role will support Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service by developing efficient workflows, automating business processes, improving data accuracy, and creating meaningful reports and dashboards.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical expertise who enjoys improving business processes and helping teams maximize technology.
What you will do:
- Manage daily Salesforce administration, including user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and security settings.
- Configure custom objects, fields, page layouts, validation rules, and record types to support business needs.
- Build and maintain automated workflows using Salesforce Flow and legacy workflow tools.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical tools for department leaders and executive management.
- Perform weekly data-cleaning activities, merge duplicate records, and maintain accurate customer information.
- Monitor and maintain integrations with external platforms, including HubSpot, Outlook, and billing software.
- Manage Salesforce updates, evaluate new features, and test system changes in sandbox environments.
- Collaborate with IT and Engineering on custom development and API integrations.
- Provide Salesforce user support, troubleshoot technical issues, and serve as the primary internal resource for platform questions.
- Conduct employee training and maintain system documentation and user guides.
- Partner with internal teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you will need:
- Strong technical knowledge of Salesforce administration, architecture, and platform configuration.
- Expert proficiency with Salesforce Flow and complex process automation.
- Thorough understanding of Salesforce security models, user permissions, and data-sharing rules.
- Experience integrating Salesforce with marketing automation platforms, ERP systems, and other business applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across departments, gather requirements, and develop effective technical solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of dedicated Salesforce Administrator experience.
- Salesforce Certified Administrator (ADM-201) certification required.
- Salesforce Advanced Administrator certification preferred.
- Proven experience configuring and optimizing customized Salesforce environments in high-growth B2B organizations.
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, or SaaS technology industries is a plus.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Sufficient hand and finger dexterity for typing and computer navigation.
- Visual ability to review and analyze system layouts and data.
We provide:
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
- Company paid Life insurance $50k
- 401(k), with match
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work and flexible schedules
- Great work environment with opportunity for growth
E-Verify:
FreightWise participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.
Hiring: Salesforce Administrator
At Freightwise, LLC/ Engineering Department
Location: Nashville, TN
Hours: Fulltime, Monday through Friday, flexible hours
Hybrid: 3 days in office
Pay: Salary based on experience and performance
Who we are:
At FreightWise we combine agile tech development with deep industry expertise to provide transportation management services, and software for small and mid-sized shippers. Founded in 2015 and 7 years on the INC. 5000 list. FreightWise was voted one of the Best Places to Work by the Nashville Business Journal.
Job Summary:
FreightWise is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Salesforce Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our Salesforce platform. This role will support Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service by developing efficient workflows, automating business processes, improving data accuracy, and creating meaningful reports and dashboards.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical expertise who enjoys improving business processes and helping teams maximize technology.
What you will do:
- Manage daily Salesforce administration, including user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and security settings.
- Configure custom objects, fields, page layouts, validation rules, and record types to support business needs.
- Build and maintain automated workflows using Salesforce Flow and legacy workflow tools.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical tools for department leaders and executive management.
- Perform weekly data-cleaning activities, merge duplicate records, and maintain accurate customer information.
- Monitor and maintain integrations with external platforms, including HubSpot, Outlook, and billing software.
- Manage Salesforce updates, evaluate new features, and test system changes in sandbox environments.
- Collaborate with IT and Engineering on custom development and API integrations.
- Provide Salesforce user support, troubleshoot technical issues, and serve as the primary internal resource for platform questions.
- Conduct employee training and maintain system documentation and user guides.
- Partner with internal teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you will need:
- Strong technical knowledge of Salesforce administration, architecture, and platform configuration.
- Expert proficiency with Salesforce Flow and complex process automation.
- Thorough understanding of Salesforce security models, user permissions, and data-sharing rules.
- Experience integrating Salesforce with marketing automation platforms, ERP systems, and other business applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across departments, gather requirements, and develop effective technical solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of dedicated Salesforce Administrator experience.
- Salesforce Certified Administrator (ADM-201) certification required.
- Salesforce Advanced Administrator certification preferred.
- Proven experience configuring and optimizing customized Salesforce environments in high-growth B2B organizations.
- Experience in logistics, supply chain, or SaaS technology industries is a plus.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Sufficient hand and finger dexterity for typing and computer navigation.
- Visual ability to review and analyze system layouts and data.
We provide:
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
- Company paid Life insurance $50k
- 401(k), with match
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work and flexible schedules
- Great work environment with opportunity for growth
E-Verify:
FreightWise participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Salesforce Business Analyst
Lead with your Salesforce certifications
Salesforce Administrator or Business Analyst certifications signal job-ready skills employers value immediately. OPT students who hold at least one certification are easier to justify sponsoring because the qualification removes doubt about technical fit before interviews begin.
Target companies with active Salesforce practices
Consulting firms and enterprises with dedicated Salesforce implementation teams hire BAs regularly and have established H-1B sponsorship processes. Look for roles tied to specific Salesforce clouds like Sales, Service, or Health Cloud rather than generic analyst postings.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Degrees in information systems, computer science, or management information systems often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirming this upfront with your DSO gives employers confidence you offer three full years of OPT work authorization, not just one.
Frame your experience around business outcomes, not just tools
Employers sponsoring OPT students need to justify the hire. Quantify your Salesforce work with outcomes like reduced ticket resolution time or improved pipeline visibility. That framing makes your visa sponsorship case much easier for a hiring manager to approve internally.
Ask about sponsorship directly but strategically
Raise sponsorship after you have demonstrated your value, typically after a strong first or second interview round. Asking too early can stall your application. Framing it as a future H-1B path rather than an immediate request tends to land better with hiring teams.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters Salesforce Business Analyst roles by employers with a history of H-1B sponsorship. Searching there saves significant time compared to manually screening postings where sponsorship willingness is never stated upfront in the job description.
Salesforce Business Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Business Analyst role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as information systems, computer science, or management information systems, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of your role title. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find Salesforce Business Analyst jobs that sponsor H-1B visas?
Most job postings don't state sponsorship availability upfront, which makes screening time-consuming. Migrate Mate surfaces Salesforce Business Analyst roles from employers with documented H-1B sponsorship histories, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the process rather than discovering their policy during final-round interviews.
Can I work as a Salesforce Business Analyst on OPT without a Salesforce certification?
Yes, OPT authorization is tied to your degree field and graduation date, not your certifications. That said, employers sponsoring international candidates often want to minimize perceived risk. Holding a Salesforce Administrator or Business Analyst certification significantly strengthens your candidacy and makes the sponsorship conversation easier when it comes up.
What happens to my OPT if my Salesforce Business Analyst contract ends before my authorized period?
F-1 OPT allows a cumulative 90-day unemployment period. If your contract ends, that 90-day clock starts running. You can take on a new qualifying position in your field of study to pause it. Staying in roles directly related to your degree keeps you in status, so document how Salesforce BA work connects to your academic background.
Is Salesforce Business Analyst work considered directly related to a business or IT degree for OPT purposes?
USCIS and your DSO evaluate whether employment is directly related to your major field of study, not your job title specifically. Salesforce BA roles typically involve requirements gathering, data analysis, and systems configuration, work that aligns clearly with business administration, information systems, or computer science degrees. Keep documentation connecting your daily responsibilities to your degree program.