OPT Territory Manager Jobs
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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Get Access To All JobsEssential 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.
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 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.