Strategy Lead Jobs for OPT Students
Strategy Lead roles require analytical depth and cross-functional leadership, two qualities that resonate with international candidates' backgrounds. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under OPT. Your 12-month standard OPT window applies immediately, and STEM-eligible business degrees may unlock a 24-month extension.
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Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google’s unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and your customers. You build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering their business needs and translating them into powerful solutions to achieve their most ambitious goals. You achieve as a team with sellers, shape the future of advertising in the AI-era, and make a real impact on the millions of companies and billions of users that trust Google with their most important goals.
The Accelerated Growth team aims to approach existing advertisers and increase their Google Ads investment through strategies. As a Digital Strategy Lead, you will drive business growth, solution promoting and consulting with clients to work with an engaged team, and bring creativity to grow and expand the business.
Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify customers and leads via provided account list.
- Manage pipeline and develop a strategy.
- Grow customers Google Ads footprint by presenting customized search marketing solutions. Implement creative ways to expand customers existing accounts, tailor and share performance-enhancing suggestions, and promote other Google products.
- Communicate proactively with customers, via phone, email, and in-person.
- Deliver against assigned goals while prioritizing and delivering an excellent customer experience to Google's advertisers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in advertising sales and media account management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience driving business growth and maintaining client relationships.
- Experience exceeding business goals.
- Knowledge of business and working with and educating new advertisers.
- Ability to deliver comprehensive advertising solutions over the phone.
- Ability to work well with a team, be proactive, and organized.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000-$125,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Google’s unparalleled advertising solutions to help them grow in today's dynamic marketing environment. You bring a passion for sales, knowledge of online media, and commitment to maximize customer success. You act like an owner, move with velocity through change, finding innovative and strategic ways to consistently deliver extraordinary and incremental outcomes for both Google and your customers. You build trusted relationships with customers, uncovering their business needs and translating them into powerful solutions to achieve their most ambitious goals. You achieve as a team with sellers, shape the future of advertising in the AI-era, and make a real impact on the millions of companies and billions of users that trust Google with their most important goals.
The Accelerated Growth team aims to approach existing advertisers and increase their Google Ads investment through strategies. As a Digital Strategy Lead, you will drive business growth, solution promoting and consulting with clients to work with an engaged team, and bring creativity to grow and expand the business.
Google Customer Solutions (GCS) sales teams are trusted advisors and competitive sellers who maintain a relentless focus on customer success by bringing the best Google has to offer to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are the backbone of our communities. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with company owners and make a real difference in their businesses by helping them grow. Together, we help shape the future of innovation for customers, partners, and sellers...and we have fun doing it.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify customers and leads via provided account list.
- Manage pipeline and develop a strategy.
- Grow customers Google Ads footprint by presenting customized search marketing solutions. Implement creative ways to expand customers existing accounts, tailor and share performance-enhancing suggestions, and promote other Google products.
- Communicate proactively with customers, via phone, email, and in-person.
- Deliver against assigned goals while prioritizing and delivering an excellent customer experience to Google's advertisers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in advertising sales and media account management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience driving business growth and maintaining client relationships.
- Experience exceeding business goals.
- Knowledge of business and working with and educating new advertisers.
- Ability to deliver comprehensive advertising solutions over the phone.
- Ability to work well with a team, be proactive, and organized.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000-$125,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Strategy Lead
Frame your OPT timeline upfront in applications
Strategy roles involve long planning cycles, so hiring managers think in multi-year horizons. Mentioning your 12-month OPT window early, plus STEM extension eligibility if applicable, reassures employers that the timeline is workable.
Pursue roles at larger organizations first
Enterprise companies and established consultancies have dedicated immigration counsel and established OPT onboarding processes. Startups may be willing but lack infrastructure, which creates delays that eat into your authorization window unexpectedly.
Confirm your degree qualifies as STEM-eligible early
Degrees in operations research, quantitative business, or data-driven management often qualify for STEM OPT extension. Verify your Classification of Instructional Programs code with your DSO before interviewing, so you can answer sponsor questions confidently.
Engage your DSO before accepting an offer
Strategy roles sometimes involve a mix of project-based and advisory work. Your DSO needs to confirm the role qualifies under OPT employment rules before you start, preventing authorization gaps that could affect your immigration record.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation under OPT?
Yes, in most cases. Strategy Lead positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in business, economics, management, or a related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Roles involving market analysis, competitive positioning, or organizational planning are consistently approved. Confirm with your DSO that your specific offer letter describes duties that align with your degree field.
Can I work as a Strategy Lead on standard 12-month OPT without a STEM extension?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of full-time work authorization after graduation, which is sufficient to start a Strategy Lead role. If your degree falls under a STEM-eligible CIP code, you may apply for a 24-month extension before your initial OPT expires, giving employers a longer runway before H-1B sponsorship is needed.
Where can I find Strategy Lead jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who do not hire international candidates. Strategy roles are listed across industries including technology, consulting, and financial services, with filters that surface OPT-friendly postings directly.
How do I handle the gap between OPT expiration and H-1B approval as a Strategy Lead?
If your employer files an H-1B petition by April and you have a pending or approved STEM OPT extension, a cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Without a STEM extension, your OPT ends at 12 months, making timely H-1B filing critical. Discuss this timeline with your employer's immigration counsel well before your end date.
Do Strategy Lead roles at consulting firms typically sponsor visas?
Large management consulting firms, including global strategy practices at major professional services organizations, have well-established sponsorship processes and sponsor H-1B visas regularly for international hires. Mid-size boutique consultancies vary significantly. Reviewing OFLC public disclosure data for past filings under relevant job titles gives you a reliable signal of a firm's actual sponsorship track record.
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