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Strategic Sales Executive jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Most roles require STEM OPT extensions only if tied to a quantitative discipline, so confirm your degree qualifies early. Standard OPT gives you 12 months to build your pipeline and prove results.
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Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Strategic Account Executive is responsible for the growth and retention of existing accounts to include upsells to a higher level of products/services within the large group segment.
How you will make an impact:
- Working within the Large Group segment with highly complex accounts, achieves retention and growth targets through expert execution of sales process.
- Cultivates deep trust-based relationships and develops comprehensive understandings of client needs and priorities.
- Acts as a consultative collaborative partner with brokers, consultants, and key decision makers.
- Develops strategic business plans to address broker and/or client needs.
- Conducts broker/agency education on pertinent topics.
- Acts as primary customer contact.
- Coordinates with internal partners to meet and exceed client expectations.
- Drives opportunities for additional growth and product sales.
- Be an industry and product expert at the local, state, and federal level.
- Continuously updates knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.
- Provides expert consultative and strategic sales knowledge to Large Group and/or Complex jumbo groups with a thorough understanding of client and company objectives.
- Provides coaching and technical leadership to other team members as a resource and may assist with on-boarding of new sales associates.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 6 years of sales experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
- Sales license required.
Preferred Skills, Experiences, and Capabilities:
- Experience working with unions, labor & trust accounts strongly preferred.
- Experience with office tools, cloud-based software, social media & collaboration tools strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel throughout the central US strongly preferred.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
Strategic Account Executive
Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Strategic Account Executive is responsible for the growth and retention of existing accounts to include upsells to a higher level of products/services within the large group segment.
How you will make an impact:
- Working within the Large Group segment with highly complex accounts, achieves retention and growth targets through expert execution of sales process.
- Cultivates deep trust-based relationships and develops comprehensive understandings of client needs and priorities.
- Acts as a consultative collaborative partner with brokers, consultants, and key decision makers.
- Develops strategic business plans to address broker and/or client needs.
- Conducts broker/agency education on pertinent topics.
- Acts as primary customer contact.
- Coordinates with internal partners to meet and exceed client expectations.
- Drives opportunities for additional growth and product sales.
- Be an industry and product expert at the local, state, and federal level.
- Continuously updates knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.
- Provides expert consultative and strategic sales knowledge to Large Group and/or Complex jumbo groups with a thorough understanding of client and company objectives.
- Provides coaching and technical leadership to other team members as a resource and may assist with on-boarding of new sales associates.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 6 years of sales experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
- Sales license required.
Preferred Skills, Experiences, and Capabilities:
- Experience working with unions, labor & trust accounts strongly preferred.
- Experience with office tools, cloud-based software, social media & collaboration tools strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel throughout the central US strongly preferred.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Strategic Sales Executive
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Search for employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for sales roles in the past. Enterprise software, SaaS, and financial services firms sponsor most consistently. A company's past filings are the clearest signal of future willingness to sponsor.
Lead with revenue impact, not visa status
Hiring managers in sales care about quota attainment and pipeline numbers. Open with your results first. Once there is mutual interest, raise your OPT status as a logistical detail, not the centerpiece of your application or early conversations.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Sales hiring cycles move fast, but sponsorship decisions take time. Starting your search three to four months before your OPT begins gives employers enough runway to assess fit and initiate the H-1B process without feeling rushed.
Frame your international background as a sales asset
Strategic sales roles increasingly involve global accounts and cross-cultural negotiation. Multilingual ability, international market knowledge, and cross-cultural communication skills are genuine differentiators worth highlighting directly in your resume and interviews.
Prioritize roles with defined career progression
Companies that invest in promoting sales staff are far more likely to sponsor visas. Ask about internal promotion rates and how many current managers came up through the sales team. Structured career paths signal long-term employer commitment.
Get your employment authorization documentation ready early
Have your EAD card, OPT approval notice, and I-20 with OPT authorization accessible before offers arrive. Sales teams move quickly from offer to start date, and delays in producing work authorization documents can cost you the role.
Strategic Sales Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Strategic Sales Executives?
Yes. Strategic Sales Executive is a business-related role that qualifies for OPT as long as it directly relates to your degree field. A degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or a related discipline typically satisfies the requirement. Confirm with your Designated School Official that the role aligns with your specific program before accepting an offer.
Do Strategic Sales Executive roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Only if your underlying degree is STEM-designated. Business and marketing degrees are generally not STEM-eligible, so most Strategic Sales Executive roles will not qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Students with degrees in quantitative fields such as economics, data science, or statistics should verify their program's STEM eligibility with their DSO before relying on extension eligibility in their job search.
How do I find Strategic Sales Executive employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. The platform surfaces Strategic Sales Executive roles at companies with a documented history of sponsoring work visas, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not support your immigration status. Filtering by sponsorship history at the start of your search is far more efficient than discovering a company's policy after an interview.
What degree fields support an OPT application for Strategic Sales Executive roles?
Business administration, marketing, management, finance, communications, and international business are the most common qualifying fields. Some employers also accept economics or psychology degrees for sales roles with a consultative focus. The degree must be directly related to the job duties, so document the connection clearly in your offer letter and when reporting employment to your DSO.
Can I switch employers while on OPT if I am working as a Strategic Sales Executive?
Yes, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and ensure the new role still qualifies under your degree field. There is no formal re-approval process for switching OPT employers, but the new position must remain directly related to your program of study. If you are in your 60-day unemployment window, starting a new qualifying role stops the unemployment clock.