OPT Territory Sales Manager Jobs
Territory Sales Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, marketing, or communications. Most positions qualify under standard OPT, and some fall within STEM-designated fields when tied to data-driven sales operations. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to demonstrate results and secure 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 Sales Manager
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm which companies have sponsored H-1B visas for sales roles before. Employers who have done it once are far more likely to do it again than those who have never navigated the process.
Frame your OPT timeline around their hiring cycle
Most Territory Sales Manager roles have Q1 hiring spikes. If your OPT starts in late fall, you're well positioned to close an offer before peak season ends. Time your applications to align with when managers have open headcount.
Quantify pipeline and revenue results from day one
Sponsorship conversations go better when you have numbers behind you. Track quota attainment, territory growth, and new accounts closed from the start. Concrete results make the H-1B business necessity argument significantly easier for your employer.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility with your DSO early
If your degree is in management information systems, business analytics, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm this with your Designated School Official before accepting a role, not after.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing relative to your OPT end date
H-1B registration opens in March and cap-subject petitions take effect October 1. If your OPT expires before October, your employer needs to file a cap-gap extension. Raise this with HR before your OPT end date approaches.
Build relationships with sales leaders, not just recruiters
Hiring managers in field sales have more influence over sponsorship decisions than recruiters do. If a regional director wants to keep you on their team, they are far more likely to push HR to sponsor your visa than a recruiter who barely knows your name.
Territory Sales Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Territory Sales Managers?
Yes. Territory Sales Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Business, marketing, communications, and management degrees all support this job category. You'll need a valid EAD before your start date, and your employer must comply with standard OPT employment reporting requirements through your DSO.
Do Territory Sales Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it varies by employer. Larger companies with dedicated HR teams and established immigration programs are more likely to sponsor. Sponsorship for sales roles depends on demonstrating that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is easier to support with a business or marketing background than a general degree. Browse Territory Sales Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Does a Territory Sales Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as business analytics, management information systems, or operations research, and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. The role itself is not inherently STEM, so confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you're eligible.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch territories or get promoted mid-authorization?
A territory change or internal promotion within the same employer generally does not affect your OPT status, as long as the work remains related to your degree. If the new role represents a significant change in job duties or moves you to a different employer entity, report the update to your DSO promptly. Unreported changes can create compliance issues on your record.
How do I find Territory Sales Manager roles that sponsor OPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. Standard job boards don't filter for sponsorship willingness, which means you spend most of your time applying to roles that won't consider international candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively open to OPT authorization, saving you significant time during a period when your work authorization window is limited.