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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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Territory Manager, Surgical Workplace (New England)
Date: Nov 4, 2026
Location:
Boston, MA, US
Nashua, NH, US
Hartford, CT, US
Company: Getinge USA Sales, LLC
Remote Work: Field
Salary Range: Sales salary range: Total Compensation = $170,000
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
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Job Overview
The Territory Manager, Surgical Workplace (SW) will be responsible for the sales and support of Getinge Surgical Workplace Products consisting of Surgical Lights, Booms, Tables, and assists with Video Integration for both existing and potential customers in the assigned territory. Business opportunities for this position will include a balance of replacement, renovation, and new construction business. Key objectives of this role will be to increase Getinge market share, develop and encourage strong customer relationships, and build brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. The position must be able to plan, prioritize, monitor, and track all sales cycle events; apply knowledge of the organization’s services, products, and marketing techniques in pursuit of profit margin and market share growth.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales targets while maintaining expenses within assigned territory.
- Able to develop strategic sales plans for all required sales opportunities, as well as ability to plan, prioritize, monitor, and track all sales cycle events.
- Monitor and update individual forecasted sales data on a weekly basis with a focus on accuracy and completeness of data.
- Provide Return on Investment (ROI) and/or business case information to justify purchasing Getinge Surgical Workplace products.
- Manage forecasting, monitoring, closing and post-sales support of all territory business.
- Where possible, promote all Getinge product offerings, including all equipment lines, training programs, and service contracts.
- Market and sell equipment to installed base as upgrades or replacement.
- Market equipment to new customers to replace competitions installed base.
- Lead follow-up, sales planning, and territory management.
- Identify required resources to effectively position Getinge during the sales and support process.
- Track, report, and analyze sales opportunities with the Regional Sales Manager on a routine basis.
- Manage completion of product demonstration events and assist in installation and post-sales support.
- Monitor and report customer issues with the Regional Sales Director and/or responsible Getinge employee.
- Manage time and resources within the assigned territory in conjunction with near-term plans to ensure the territory’s objectives are achieved.
- Participate in regional and national trade shows when required.
- Enhance teamwork within the region and maintain a collaborative relationship with all levels of the organization.
- Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and maintain honesty, integrity, and excellent work ethics.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years medical device/capital sales experience, which includes direct selling experience to physicians and hospitals; or minimum of 4 years applicable clinical experience with sales aptitude. Experience in the Operation Room (OR) preferred.
- Alternatively, minimum of 4 years of experience in roles focusing on building and maintaining strong client relationships, problem-solving and creating and executing strategic plans, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to drive organizational success growth can be considered if it demonstrates strong sales aptitude.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated record of success or achievement in professional positions, including meeting or exceeding performance goals.
- Solid understanding of specified functional areas, and application of business concepts, procedures, and practices.
- Able to prioritize and multi-task in a highly demanding matrix environment, and ability to function well in a team selling approach.
- Carry out operations within an established budget.
- Must have sound knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business and be able to exercise judgment in selecting innovative and practical methods to achieve problem resolution in the assigned territory.
- Establish and cultivate an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.
- Ability to influence middle management and external customers on technical as well as new business solutions.
- Excellent communication, listening, interpersonal and organizational skills; self-motivated and directed to achieve assigned goals.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
Sales salary range: Total Compensation = $170,000 - $185,000 (base + at plan target incentive) depending on experience and location
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About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection 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.