OPT Strategic Account Executive Jobs
Strategic Account Executive roles are among the more accessible enterprise sales positions for F-1 OPT students, particularly those with business, marketing, or communications degrees. Most employers file H-1B visa sponsorship after your OPT period, giving you a clear transition path. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you real runway to prove yourself.
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When you join Kyocera Document Solutions New England (KDSNE) you are joining an organization that is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of “doing what is right as a human being”. Through this Philosophy, our employees are passionate about providing best-in-class customer service through efficiency, accountability, and a sense of urgency all while putting knowledge to work to drive change.
In addition, we’re a Great Place to Work… and we really mean it! We have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work since 2022. An organization earns this distinction when its employees have expressed their trust in the people they work for, have pride in what they do, and enjoy the people they work with.
As a Strategic Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving the growth of our business by building relationships with new and existing clients, selling our advanced document solutions, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will establish and maintain profitable relationships with large account customers on behalf of the Company, actively prospecting from a list of new accounts and maximizing sales potential with existing customers.
The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, to be a part of change in an industry, to influence change doesn’t come around every day.
Responsibilities:
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Engage with existing customer base to ensure their service and support needs are being met.
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Work with existing client base in advance of contract expiration to ensure they have the correct product mix and quantity.
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Resign existing client base prior to contract termination date.
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Leverage current account base contacts to identify new prospects within assigned territory.
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Seek out new customers and engage with existing clients by offering targeted solutions that lower costs and improve their business's productivity by using a consultative sales approach.
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Conduct outbound calls every day to set face-to-face appointments and meet with clients and prospects, reporting daily to a branch office.
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Learn and demonstrate the benefits of all KYOCERA Document Solutions Southeast products, services, and solutions to clients.
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Attend scheduled product and sales training sessions.
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Ensure outstanding customer service through regular client meetings.
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Accomplish sales objectives by successfully executing professional sales and marketing strategies.
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Develop and present proposals tailored to address each client’s specific business needs. Maintaining and supporting current customers in the assigned territory.
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Manage all activities, sales pipeline and forecast through a CRM-Territory Management tool.
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Input all prospects and sales activity into the company CRM system.
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Provide a monthly report on all account activities and progress through the company CRM system.
Qualifications:
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A minimum of 3 years’ B2B sales experience as either a Senior Account Executive or Account Executive in the Office Technology Industry, or a Bachelor’s degree.
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6 – 10 years of business-to-business technical sales experience, selling to clients in the digital imaging solutions field or other related technology industry.
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Ability to work a published list of current and prospective major accounts. Major Accounts must be opportunities that are more than $100K in revenue and consist of an MFP fleet greater than 15 devices.
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Bring a high level of energy and be committed to achieving sales goals in a dynamic environment.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills to present ideas clearly.
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Entrepreneurial self-starting attitude.
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Motivated to learn about new businesses and ability to solve problems to offer clients impactful solutions.
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Ability to sell to customers’ needs.
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Ability to pick up on new technology.
Preferred:
- B.A. or B.S. degree.
The on-target earnings (OTE) for this role is more than $199,000.00 (base salary, monthly commission and bonus) and is geared to reward high performers. Of this amount, the typical base pay range for this role is $65,000 - $84,000. This pay range represents the base annual full-time salary for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401k match, flexible spending, disability, and life insurance, paid time off and holidays, and car and phone allowance.
Note
This is a general description of the duties and responsibilities most frequently required of this position. The company may from time-to-time request that the incumbent perform other related tasks and assume reasonable responsibilities that have not been specifically included in this description.
Kyocera Document Solutions New England is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change. Kyocera is looking for enthusiastic and innovative people to help our customers run their businesses more efficiently and more profitably. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, a 401k match, flexible spending, disability and life insurance, plus paid time off and holidays.
KYOCERA Document Solutions New England is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Kyocera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualified minorities, women, protected veterans and/or individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Strategic Account Executive
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Enterprise software, SaaS, and technology companies file H-1B visa petitions for Account Executives far more often than traditional industries. Prioritize employers with documented sponsorship patterns rather than assuming any company with open roles will sponsor.
Frame your international background as a sales asset
Cross-cultural communication and multilingual fluency are genuine advantages in enterprise sales. When interviewing, connect your international experience to specific customer segments or markets the employer is actively trying to penetrate.
Start your OPT job search at least 90 days before graduation
Strategic Account Executive roles typically have longer hiring cycles than entry-level positions, involving multiple interview rounds. Starting early gives you time to clear a full process before your OPT authorization begins counting down.
Clarify the sponsorship conversation early, not after an offer
Bring up your OPT status and future H-1B sponsorship during the second or third interview round, not after you receive an offer. Most enterprise employers appreciate directness and have dealt with this before.
Build a measurable sales track record during OPT
Quota attainment, pipeline numbers, and closed revenue are the language of sponsorship conversations for sales roles. Document your performance metrics from day one so your H-1B petition tells a concrete, quantifiable story.
Understand STEM OPT eligibility for business and analytics roles
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems or business analytics, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, significantly extending your authorized work period before H-1B sponsorship is required.
Strategic Account Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Strategic Account Executives without employer sponsorship?
Yes. During your OPT period, your F-1 status and EAD card authorize you to work without any additional employer-filed petition. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when your OPT expires and you need a visa like the H-1B to continue working. This means you can start a Strategic Account Executive role immediately once your EAD is approved.
Does a Strategic Account Executive role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems, business analytics, or computer science, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension regardless of your job title. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree field for USCIS to approve the extension.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for Strategic Account Executive positions?
H-1B sponsorship for Strategic Account Executive roles is most common at large enterprise software and SaaS companies. These employers have established immigration programs and regularly sponsor sales professionals. Mid-market and startup employers sponsor less frequently, though it does happen. Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for OPT-friendly and sponsoring employers in sales, so you can focus your applications efficiently.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch employers during the 12-month period?
Your EAD remains valid regardless of employer changes during OPT. You can switch from one Strategic Account Executive role to another, or even change companies, without filing anything new, as long as your new position is related to your degree field. For STEM OPT, you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days and ensure the new employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
Is a Strategic Account Executive role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
This is one of the more contested questions in sales immigration. USCIS scrutinizes sales roles carefully and requires the employer to demonstrate the position normally requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Enterprise sales roles tied to technical products, such as software, cybersecurity, or data platforms, have a stronger specialty occupation argument than generalist account management. Working with an experienced immigration attorney on the H-1B petition significantly improves approval odds.