OPT Wholesale Account Executive Jobs
Wholesale Account Executive jobs on OPT are available across distribution, manufacturing, and B2B sales sectors. These roles typically qualify as OPT-eligible positions when they involve a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT window starts the moment you begin working, so lining up your employer early matters.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
The Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I is directly responsible and accountable for coordinating and leading mid- to large-sized and moderately complex implementations from initiation through completion. Their overarching goal is to provide a best-in-class client experience, enabling Truist to achieve our vision and improve revenue realization.
The Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I applies high-level knowledge of project management disciplines, along with technical and product knowledge related to Wholesale Payments solutions, to plan, monitor, and manage client implementations. Work requires the ability to execute on project management tasks plus a detailed understanding of complex Wholesale Payment solutions, business segments, industry verticals, and Truist overall. This role is recognized as an expert within the organization and as someone who can solve complex problems.
The Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I understands the technical and business process steps, roles of key partners and stakeholders, and has the oversight to manage the client and teammates through complex implementations to ensure timely and accurate implementations. They will have excellent communication, documentation, project management and organization skills. This role partners with the Wholesale Payments Advisor to drive best-in-class client experiences. Work is generally independent and self-directed, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Leads or coordinates project planning activities for mid-sized, less-complex clients, prospects, accounts, projects, or internal relationships.
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Provides direct communication and interaction with clients and other personnel regarding all aspects of implementation efforts.
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Routinely uses significant judgement on moderate to complex business problems.
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Defines problems and scope parameters, organizes project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and milestones, identifies structures of authority and processes for decision making, and determines resource requirements.
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Understands and articulates the expectations for the project deliverable/s and ensures shared understanding within the team and client.
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Establishes and maintains relationships with all stakeholders and manages resources throughout the entire project.
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Demonstrates experienced understanding of business line and a basic understanding of the overall firm.
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Meets sometimes less-clearly defined demands and influences junior colleagues.
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Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
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Reports on the status of projects including milestones, deliverables, and plan to all project team members including the client and the client’s deal/coverage team.
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Troubleshoots and manages activities to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
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Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
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Influences timelines, expectations, and proactively negotiates across departments and sometimes functional management.
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Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and client impact.
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Creates and maintains project documentation.
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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Five or more years progressive related experience in either a consulting, project management or process improvement related role.
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Strong level understanding of project management framework and methodologies.
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Expert-level verbal and written client communication skills including the ability to be proactive and adapt messaging based on the audience.
-
Ability to manage and negotiate with clients and vendor and alliance relationships.
-
Proven leadership in the implementation of complex projects, issue resolution, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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The ability to communicate with and influence others, conduct difficult negotiations and manage to stringent timelines for project deliverables.
-
Strong risk management skills.
-
Demonstrated advanced understanding of business, resources, priorities, needs and policies.
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Proven ability to make decisions under pressure and bring clarity to ambiguous assignments.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, delegate and problem-solve.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Certification in either Project Management Professional (PMP) or Treasury Management Professional certification (CTP)
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Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement, facilitation, and project management methodologies.
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Experience in Wholesale Solutions or cash management environment.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:
All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
The Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I is directly responsible and accountable for coordinating and leading mid- to large-sized and moderately complex implementations from initiation through completion. Their overarching goal is to provide a best-in-class client experience, enabling Truist to achieve our vision and improve revenue realization.
The Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I applies high-level knowledge of project management disciplines, along with technical and product knowledge related to Wholesale Payments solutions, to plan, monitor, and manage client implementations. Work requires the ability to execute on project management tasks plus a detailed understanding of complex Wholesale Payment solutions, business segments, industry verticals, and Truist overall. This role is recognized as an expert within the organization and as someone who can solve complex problems.
The Wholesale Payments Onboarding Project Manager I understands the technical and business process steps, roles of key partners and stakeholders, and has the oversight to manage the client and teammates through complex implementations to ensure timely and accurate implementations. They will have excellent communication, documentation, project management and organization skills. This role partners with the Wholesale Payments Advisor to drive best-in-class client experiences. Work is generally independent and self-directed, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Leads or coordinates project planning activities for mid-sized, less-complex clients, prospects, accounts, projects, or internal relationships.
-
Provides direct communication and interaction with clients and other personnel regarding all aspects of implementation efforts.
-
Routinely uses significant judgement on moderate to complex business problems.
-
Defines problems and scope parameters, organizes project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, develops project schedules and milestones, identifies structures of authority and processes for decision making, and determines resource requirements.
-
Understands and articulates the expectations for the project deliverable/s and ensures shared understanding within the team and client.
-
Establishes and maintains relationships with all stakeholders and manages resources throughout the entire project.
-
Demonstrates experienced understanding of business line and a basic understanding of the overall firm.
-
Meets sometimes less-clearly defined demands and influences junior colleagues.
-
Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
-
Reports on the status of projects including milestones, deliverables, and plan to all project team members including the client and the client’s deal/coverage team.
-
Troubleshoots and manages activities to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
-
Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
-
Influences timelines, expectations, and proactively negotiates across departments and sometimes functional management.
-
Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and client impact.
-
Creates and maintains project documentation.
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
-
Five or more years progressive related experience in either a consulting, project management or process improvement related role.
-
Strong level understanding of project management framework and methodologies.
-
Expert-level verbal and written client communication skills including the ability to be proactive and adapt messaging based on the audience.
-
Ability to manage and negotiate with clients and vendor and alliance relationships.
-
Proven leadership in the implementation of complex projects, issue resolution, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
-
The ability to communicate with and influence others, conduct difficult negotiations and manage to stringent timelines for project deliverables.
-
Strong risk management skills.
-
Demonstrated advanced understanding of business, resources, priorities, needs and policies.
-
Proven ability to make decisions under pressure and bring clarity to ambiguous assignments.
-
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, delegate and problem-solve.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Certification in either Project Management Professional (PMP) or Treasury Management Professional certification (CTP)
-
Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement, facilitation, and project management methodologies.
-
Experience in Wholesale Solutions or cash management environment.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:
All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Wholesale Account Executive
Target distribution-heavy industries
Wholesale account executive roles are most concentrated in industries like consumer goods, industrial supply, and medical devices. These sectors hire regularly and often have structured sales teams familiar with sponsoring international employees after OPT ends.
Emphasize your STEM or business degree
Employers need to justify that your role requires a degree. Frame your business, marketing, or supply chain coursework as directly relevant to account management, territory planning, and client acquisition responsibilities listed in the job description.
Start your job search 90 days before OPT begins
Wholesale sales hiring cycles can move fast. Applying three months before your OPT start date gives you time to complete interviews, negotiate offers, and ensure your employer receives your EAD before your first day.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship history before accepting
During late-stage interviews, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before. Wholesale distributors and manufacturers with established HR processes are more likely to support your transition when your OPT period expires.
Highlight CRM and sales analytics experience
Employers in wholesale value candidates who can demonstrate pipeline management and data-driven selling. Proficiency with tools like Salesforce or HubSpot makes you a stronger candidate and reinforces the specialty-occupation argument for future visa petitions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Not every wholesale company advertises visa sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate helps you identify employers who have hired international candidates before, saving time and focusing your applications where they are most likely to succeed.
Wholesale Account Executive OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Wholesale Account Executive on OPT?
Yes, as long as your role is directly related to your degree field. A wholesale account executive position typically qualifies when your background is in business, marketing, supply chain, or a related discipline. Your employer does not need to file any petition during OPT, but your EAD must be valid before you start working.
Does a Wholesale Account Executive job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Only if your undergraduate or graduate degree appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Business and marketing degrees generally do not qualify. However, if your degree is in supply chain management, operations research, or a qualifying quantitative field, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Wholesale Account Executive jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find these roles. The platform surfaces employers who have a track record of hiring international candidates, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will screen you out at the authorization stage. Filtering by sponsorship history early in your search saves significant time.
What happens to my OPT status if my Wholesale Account Executive job is commission-only?
Commission-only roles can create OPT compliance problems. USCIS and your DSO expect you to be engaged in employment directly related to your degree, but unpaid or zero-income periods may raise questions about whether you are maintaining valid OPT status. If the role involves a draw against commission or a base salary, document this clearly and keep your DSO informed.
Will a Wholesale Account Executive employer sponsor my H-1B after OPT?
It depends on the employer. Larger wholesale distributors and national manufacturers with established legal teams are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than small regional distributors. During the interview process, ask directly whether the company has sponsored international employees before. Roles that clearly require a specialized degree in a business or technical field support the specialty-occupation argument needed for H-1B approval.