OPT Territory Account Manager Jobs
Territory Account Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with business, marketing, or communication degrees. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months for STEM-adjacent fields, gives you enough runway to build a track record and secure employer sponsorship.
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Essential Functions:
- Identifies maintenance requirements and costs by coordinating with management, production personnel, tradesmen and technicians.
- Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; negotiating and hiring contractors; following up on work results.
- Manages repair and maintenance operation by determining work priorities, scheduling, repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment.
- Ensures repairs are performed cost effectively by examining records, reports, operating practices and other documentation.
- Controls expenses by gathering and submitting budget information; scheduling expenditures; monitoring variances; implementing corrective actions. Approves and submits weekly billing accurately and timely for payment.
- Increases employees’ effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training; communicates job expectations, values, strategies and objectives; coaches, counsels and disciplines employees; plan, monitor and appraise job results; foster a climate conducive for offering information and opinions; provides educational opportunities.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards; adhering to legal regulations.
- Completes operational requirements by developing schedules; assigning and monitoring work; gathering resources; implementing productivity standards; resolving problems; maintaining reference manuals; implementing and enforcing new procedures. Approves work schedules. Verifies submitted team time and approves.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- Three years of experience in facility maintenance or more preferred.
- Must be computer literate in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are examples of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential task and duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to use his/her hands in order to handle or grasp items of varying weight. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms.
Work Environment:
The work environment described below is an example of those an employee will experience while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks and functions of their job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
Job duties may change with or without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR OF YOUR INTENT TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Territory Account Manager
Target companies with H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Focus your applications on mid-size and enterprise companies with established legal and HR infrastructure, rather than startups without immigration experience.
Frame your territory experience as a business case
When discussing sponsorship, show employers the revenue impact of your territory. Concrete metrics, pipeline value, and retention numbers make sponsorship feel like a business investment rather than a bureaucratic favor from the company.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Be direct about your authorization end date early in the process. Recruiters need lead time to involve immigration counsel. Surprises late in the offer stage create delays that can cost you the role entirely.
Ask whether the role is classified as a specialty occupation
Territory Account Manager titles vary widely. Confirm the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as business or marketing. Generic sales roles without degree requirements may not qualify for H-1B sponsorship down the line.
Use your OPT period to build a sponsorship-worthy record
Quota attainment, new logo wins, and territory growth are the metrics that justify sponsorship conversations. Document your results consistently so you have a clear performance story when you approach your employer about filing an H-1B petition.
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Territory Account Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Territory Account Manager jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Territory Account Manager roles typically qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. A business, marketing, communications, or related degree generally satisfies the connection requirement. If your degree is in a STEM field and the role has a quantitative or technical component, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total.
Can I work as a Territory Account Manager on STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree and how the employer classifies the role. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, marketing analytics, or a related discipline, and the Territory Account Manager role involves data analysis, forecasting, or technical product knowledge, USCIS may accept it. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which is a hard requirement for STEM OPT.
Will employers sponsor a Territory Account Manager for an H-1B visa?
Some will, but not all. Companies with established sales teams and prior H-1B filing history are your best targets. The role needs to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Generic sales positions that accept any degree background can face USCIS scrutiny. Use Migrate Mate to find Territory Account Manager roles at employers with a track record of sponsoring work visas.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B?
If your OPT is expiring and your employer hasn't filed an H-1B petition, you have limited options: apply for a STEM OPT extension if eligible, ask your employer to expedite the H-1B process, or explore cap-exempt employer options such as universities or nonprofits affiliated with research institutions. If the H-1B lottery is your path, timing is critical since registrations open in March for an October 1 start date.
Is a Territory Account Manager role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but it isn't automatic. USCIS looks at whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. A Territory Account Manager position tied to technical products, enterprise software, or financial services is more defensible than a general consumer sales role. Job descriptions that list a business or marketing degree as required, rather than preferred, strengthen the petition significantly.