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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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Get Access To All JobsOUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Wholesale Account Coordinator supports one of Columbia Sportswear's largest wholesale retail partnerships and serves as a key operational partner to the sales team. This role works across sales, merchandising, planning, marketing, and operations to ensure products, information, and programs are executed accurately and on time.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. This position offers broad exposure to wholesale sales, ecommerce operations, product setup, customer support, and seasonal business execution while helping drive success with a strategic retail partner.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Support day-to-day account management activities and serve as a key operational partner to the sales team.
- Coordinate seasonal market preparation, customer presentations, assortment materials, and business reviews.
- Support product launches by maintaining product information, digital assets, and item setup across customer platforms and internal systems.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to execute seasonal initiatives, promotional activities, and key business priorities.
- Manage reporting requests, customer communications, samples, and operational processes to ensure timely and accurate execution.
- Monitor deadlines and coordinate activities across teams to support successful account management and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain customer-facing materials, product catalogs, and supporting documentation throughout the seasonal selling process.
- Contribute to special projects and process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and customer service.
YOU ARE
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative and skilled at building effective partnerships across teams.
- Adaptable and comfortable navigating changing priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn new systems and processes.
YOU HAVE
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of experience supporting sales, account management, merchandising, planning, ecommerce, or wholesale operations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with business reporting tools.
- Experience within the apparel, footwear, department store, consumer products, or retail industries preferred.
- Experience supporting Macy's or another large national retail partner is a plus.
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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.
Salary Range: $72,030 - $111,760
Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.
At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.
If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Wholesale Account Coordinator supports one of Columbia Sportswear's largest wholesale retail partnerships and serves as a key operational partner to the sales team. This role works across sales, merchandising, planning, marketing, and operations to ensure products, information, and programs are executed accurately and on time.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. This position offers broad exposure to wholesale sales, ecommerce operations, product setup, customer support, and seasonal business execution while helping drive success with a strategic retail partner.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Support day-to-day account management activities and serve as a key operational partner to the sales team.
- Coordinate seasonal market preparation, customer presentations, assortment materials, and business reviews.
- Support product launches by maintaining product information, digital assets, and item setup across customer platforms and internal systems.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to execute seasonal initiatives, promotional activities, and key business priorities.
- Manage reporting requests, customer communications, samples, and operational processes to ensure timely and accurate execution.
- Monitor deadlines and coordinate activities across teams to support successful account management and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain customer-facing materials, product catalogs, and supporting documentation throughout the seasonal selling process.
- Contribute to special projects and process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and customer service.
YOU ARE
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative and skilled at building effective partnerships across teams.
- Adaptable and comfortable navigating changing priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn new systems and processes.
YOU HAVE
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of experience supporting sales, account management, merchandising, planning, ecommerce, or wholesale operations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with business reporting tools.
- Experience within the apparel, footwear, department store, consumer products, or retail industries preferred.
- Experience supporting Macy's or another large national retail partner is a plus.
LI-JD1
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.
Salary Range: $72,030 - $111,760
Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.
At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.
If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.
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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.