OPT Technical Sales Representative Jobs
Technical Sales Representative jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your work authorization before or shortly after your OPT period ends. Most roles fall under specialty occupation standards, making them viable for H-1B visa sponsorship. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm your classification with your DSO early.
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INTRODUCTION
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
What We’re Offering
- Paid time off plus paid holidays
- Medical/dental/vision insurance plan
- Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan
- 401K plan
- Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continually strive to foster teamwork, engagement and enhance our employee’s skills and competence by providing appropriate training.
Compensation Range: 81,700-110,000 plus sales bonus
Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.
Job Purpose
Develop, implement, and execute the sales/account plan for the assigned account portfolio. Acquire and retain accounts while building and strengthening customer relationships to achieve commercial objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment when dealing with critical matters within the organization.
- Generate new business and maintain existing accounts.
- Attain or exceed assigned sales and profit targets by effectively managing resources and sales channels.
- Manage sales territories within the mining industry.
- Act as a liaison between customer service, marketing, credit, and legal teams to address customer and channel requirements.
- Increase sales and market share through the use of various sales channels.
- Perform forecasting, presentations, program management, quoting, and order management.
- Generate sales of batteries, chargers, and services within assigned territories.
- Follow all company procedures and compliance policies.
- Visit customer and mining sites as needed.
- Document account activity, complete and submit sales and marketing reports, and maintain records of business transactions with customers and suppliers.
- Travel to customer, vendor, and service center locations.
- Develop, present, and respond to proposals based on specific customer requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of sales experience, or 7 years of sales experience in lieu of a degree.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic computer systems.
- Ability to read and comprehend manuals, procedures, and other written documents in English.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation abilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites and mining locations as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree and industry experience preferred.
General Job Requirements
- This position requires you to drive a company vehicle. Therefore, you must be able to pass the company’s driving requirements. Certain vehicles may also require a specific drivers license and have additional driving requirements.
- Must be able and willing to do overnight travel.
- Must be able and willing to work overtime.
- This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are taken by the company/employee to reduce the risk of exposure and help ensure everyone's safety.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds/11.5 kilos on occasions.
- Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Technical Sales Representative
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Technical Sales Representative positions must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field to support H-1B visa sponsorship. Roles blending engineering or computer science knowledge with sales are strongest. Avoid positions where any degree field is accepted.
Prioritize companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw offers when your OPT expires. Ask recruiters directly whether the company has filed H-1B petitions for technical sales roles.
Leverage your technical background as a differentiator
Employers hiring for technical sales value candidates who can explain complex products credibly. Highlighting your engineering or STEM degree signals you can engage enterprise buyers, which also strengthens your specialty occupation argument for future visa sponsorship.
Clarify your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility upfront
Let hiring managers know your authorized work period and whether you qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives employers a realistic sponsorship timeline and reduces uncertainty that might otherwise cause them to pass on your application.
Target mid-market and enterprise SaaS or hardware companies
Companies selling technical products to enterprise customers regularly sponsor international talent because the talent pool is competitive. These employers typically have immigration counsel on retainer and structured sponsorship pathways already in place for sales roles.
Negotiate a start date that aligns with your OPT authorization
Your OPT employment must begin within 90 days of your program end date or your authorized start date, whichever is later. Confirm your EAD card arrival timeline before accepting an offer, and build buffer time into any proposed start date.
Technical Sales Representative OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Sales Representative jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Technical Sales Representative roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. If your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a technical discipline and the role requires that knowledge, the connection is straightforward. Your DSO can confirm the relationship between the job and your field of study before you accept an offer.
Can I get STEM OPT extension as a Technical Sales Representative?
You may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in an approved STEM field and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The role itself does not need to carry a STEM title, but it must utilize your STEM degree in a meaningful way. Your DSO and employer will complete a formal training plan as part of the extension application.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Sales Representatives?
Some do, particularly technology companies selling complex software or hardware products where technical expertise is genuinely required. The key is whether the role can be classified as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to sponsor. Migrate Mate lists Technical Sales Representative jobs from employers with verified sponsorship histories, which makes filtering for realistic opportunities significantly easier.
What happens if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files your H-1B cap-subject petition before April 1 of the filing year and your OPT remains valid through October 1, you are covered under cap-gap protection. This automatically extends your OPT authorization and F-1 status through the H-1B start date. If your OPT expires before cap-gap kicks in, you cannot legally work until the extension or new authorization is in place.
How should I explain my OPT status to a recruiter for a Technical Sales role?
Be direct and factual. Tell the recruiter your OPT authorization period, whether you have a STEM extension available, and the approximate timeline to H-1B eligibility. Framing it as a defined, manageable window with a clear path forward is more effective than hedging. Many technical sales employers have sponsored international candidates before and simply need to understand the timeline to plan accordingly.