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Territory Manager jobs on OPT are available across industries like medical devices, software, and consumer goods. Most roles require a business or marketing degree, which aligns well with OPT eligibility. Your 12-month OPT window (29 months with STEM extension) is enough time to establish yourself and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Location Chicago, Illinois, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Date posted September 22, 2026
Job ID 23177
Pay Range $61-75k
Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
- Drive profitable revenue growth by achieving or exceeding assigned sales objectives across Rainin pipettes, pipette tips, calibration services, and related laboratory.
- Develop and execute territory business plans that drive new customer acquisition, account expansion, and increased market penetration.
- Identify, qualify, and advance sales opportunities through prospecting, relationship development, and consultative selling activities.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships with laboratory end users, scientists, lab managers, procurement professionals, and other key decision-makers.
- Manage territory activities through effective pipeline management, CRM compliance, opportunity tracking, and business planning.
- Demonstrate the value of Rainin products and services through customer meetings, presentations, product demonstrations, training, and technical discussions.
- Collaborate with internal partners including Sales Management, Marketing, Service, and Commercial Operations to support customer success and achieve business objectives.
- Monitor customer needs, market trends, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and support territory growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree required; Life Sciences or related scientific discipline preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of laboratory experience and/or customer-facing scientific sales experience preferred.
- Basic laboratory knowledge required; life science research experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop business opportunities, build customer relationships, and achieve sales objectives.
- Strong territory management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities within a field-based sales environment.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to travel approximately 30% within and assigned territory.
Our Offer to You
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation
- A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
- Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards across Mettler Toledo
- Global recognition for the quality of our products and services
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
Territory Lab Sales Representative
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Date posted September 22, 2026
Job ID 23177
Pay Range $61-75k
Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
- Drive profitable revenue growth by achieving or exceeding assigned sales objectives across Rainin pipettes, pipette tips, calibration services, and related laboratory.
- Develop and execute territory business plans that drive new customer acquisition, account expansion, and increased market penetration.
- Identify, qualify, and advance sales opportunities through prospecting, relationship development, and consultative selling activities.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships with laboratory end users, scientists, lab managers, procurement professionals, and other key decision-makers.
- Manage territory activities through effective pipeline management, CRM compliance, opportunity tracking, and business planning.
- Demonstrate the value of Rainin products and services through customer meetings, presentations, product demonstrations, training, and technical discussions.
- Collaborate with internal partners including Sales Management, Marketing, Service, and Commercial Operations to support customer success and achieve business objectives.
- Monitor customer needs, market trends, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and support territory growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree required; Life Sciences or related scientific discipline preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of laboratory experience and/or customer-facing scientific sales experience preferred.
- Basic laboratory knowledge required; life science research experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop business opportunities, build customer relationships, and achieve sales objectives.
- Strong territory management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities within a field-based sales environment.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to travel approximately 30% within and assigned territory.
Our Offer to You
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation
- A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
- Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards across Mettler Toledo
- Global recognition for the quality of our products and services
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Territory Manager
Target industries with strong H-1B sponsorship track records
Medical device, pharmaceutical, and enterprise software companies file H-1B visa petitions for Territory Managers far more often than consumer goods or retail firms. Focus your search on employers in these sectors to improve your odds of sponsorship after OPT.
Frame your international background as a business asset
Territory Managers who speak additional languages or understand foreign market dynamics are genuinely valuable to companies expanding internationally. Lead with this in interviews, especially at companies with operations outside the United States.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise visa sponsorship directly during the offer stage, not after signing. Ask whether the company has sponsored Territory Managers or similar roles before. A yes with prior examples is a much stronger signal than a vague commitment to figure it out later.
Apply for STEM OPT extension before your initial 12 months expire
If your degree is in a STEM field like data analytics, information systems, or applied mathematics, apply for the 24-month STEM extension at least 90 days before your OPT expires. This gives employers a longer runway before the H-1B decision.
Document your revenue impact from day one
Territory Managers who can show specific performance metrics, like quota attainment percentage or year-over-year territory growth, make a much stronger H-1B case. Quantified results also strengthen any future EB-2 or EB-3 green card petition your employer might file.
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have hired OPT candidates
Migrate Mate filters Territory Manager jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, saving you time spent applying to roles where OPT is never going to work. Prioritize employers with a documented history of sponsoring international candidates in sales roles.
Territory Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Territory Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Territory Manager roles qualify under OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. A business, marketing, or management degree typically satisfies this requirement. If your degree is in a STEM field like data analytics or information systems, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Do Territory Manager jobs typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it varies significantly by employer and industry. Medical device, pharmaceutical, and enterprise software companies have stronger sponsorship track records for Territory Managers than general retail or consumer goods employers. Researching an employer's prior H-1B filings through public Department of Labor disclosure data is a reliable way to gauge their sponsorship history before you invest time in the application process.
What degree fields qualify for OPT in a Territory Manager role?
Business administration, marketing, management, and communications degrees are the most straightforward matches. Sales operations or account management roles may also support degrees in data analytics, information systems, or supply chain management, especially if the territory involves data-driven sales strategy. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree and job description align under USCIS guidelines.
How do I find Territory Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most standard job listings don't specify OPT eligibility, which makes filtering by sponsorship willingness difficult without the right tool. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and shows Territory Manager roles from employers with a history of sponsoring work visas. Browsing there first saves you from spending weeks applying to positions that won't move forward once your immigration status comes up.
Can I change employers during my OPT while working as a Territory Manager?
Yes, OPT allows you to change employers, but the new job must also be directly related to your degree, and you cannot exceed 90 days of cumulative unemployment during your OPT period. Notify your DSO of any employer change and update your SEVIS record promptly. Gaps between Territory Manager roles count against your unemployment limit, so plan transitions carefully.