Telecom OPT Jobs in New York
Telecom F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York are concentrated among major carriers and network infrastructure firms headquartered or operating heavily in the state. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all maintain significant New York presences, alongside growing demand from network engineering, 5G deployment, and wireless systems teams across New York City and suburban corridors.
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INTRODUCTION
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With your sales experience, ability to efficiently manage your time, excellent customer relations skills, and excitement for technology, you'll deliver outstanding and innovative business solutions that support our technology evolution and the way businesses connect. Whether you're continuously hunting and prospecting for new business or growing existing accounts, you'll consult with customers to identify their business challenges and recommend tailored solutions to solve them and ultimately deliver a powerful return for customers while improving their business and growing our revenue.
- Developing and qualifying leads within respective territory to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling, partner-selling, lead-generation campaigns and modern social selling techniques.
- Gaining new business and incremental revenue to meet sales targets.
- Retaining, managing and growing the existing customer base.
- Educating and exciting customers while leveraging innovative business solutions.
- Building relationships with key decision makers.
- Presenting and creating multi-product solution opportunities.
- Understanding and selling groundbreaking integrated software solutions including Cloud, Security, ISP, VoIP and Google platforms.
- Tracking and reporting progress through sales force automation tools.
- Drive sales, increase service revenue and manage relationships for accounts in the 1–19 Employee Segment.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned sales professional, join today and earn a competitive lucrative salary, which includes base pay and target individual-based commission. Planning to go above and beyond? Our commission program allows unlimited opportunity which could allow top earners to exceed compensation plans and compete for various sales incentives. Compensation varies by geography and performance and experience.
Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. From health and well-being benefits to investment in your education and career, we've got you covered!
- Best in class medical, dental and vision.
- Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
- Engage your clients with Verizon's Velocity Selling methodology. Using AI and advanced CRM tools, the Velocity Selling methodology boosts efficiency, productivity, and decision-making through automation, predictive analysis, and personalized customer approach. Providing you with a competitive edge and leverage to boost your own success and career growth.
- Sales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentives.
- Lucrative paid time off, five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, and personal days).
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (when paired with short-term disability, this benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent).
- Up to $8k per year in tuition assistance.
- Expand your knowledge through various industry certifications through Verizon’s Get Certified program.
- Discounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services, Fios, high-speed home internet solutions to accessories and exclusive Verizon features, including 50% off Verizon wireless calling plans and much more.
- From Employee discounts to pet insurance, we offer additional perks to ensure V-teamers and their loved ones are supported holistically.
Too good to be true? Come see for yourself! From our in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs to our inclusive culture of learning and amazing benefits, you'll be able to apply your skills while elevating your career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’re a self-motivated person who thrives on crafting the right solution to solve a client’s problems. And you are great at explaining how complex technology can solve everyday business problems in a language people understand. Cold-calling feels like a sport to you because meeting new people and discovering their needs is what you enjoy. People seek you out for advice and counsel. You seek to win and take the initiative to close deals and help others around you. You act with integrity. You know that when the team wins, we all win.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or three or more years of work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant work experience.
- Willingness to work in a mobile working model with travel within your assigned geographic sales territory. Expected travel may be up to approximately 50% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- A degree - Associates or Bachelor's Degree or related certifications/college courses.
- Two or more years of business-to-business or outside sales experience, including business acquisition and prospecting/cold calling.
- Technology sales and educational experience i.e. SaaS sales experience, CRM, SalesForce or other client management tools, social media, etc.
- Strong presentation skills in a face to face and virtual environment.
- Experience building and maintaining strong business relationships with all levels of client organizations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability of managing time and prioritizing tasks to accomplish goals.
- Ability to implement feedback and tailor your approach for success.
WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING
In this mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is a commission based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $33,500.00 - $59,000.00.
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Search Telecom Jobs in New YorkTelecom OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which telecom companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are among the largest telecom employers in New York that have historically hired F-1 OPT workers. Equipment manufacturers and network services firms such as Ericsson, Nokia, and Ciena also have New York area operations. Sponsorship availability varies by role, team, and hiring cycle, so confirming OPT eligibility directly with each employer during the application process is important.
Which cities in New York have the most telecom F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the large majority of telecom OPT sponsorship activity in the state, particularly in Manhattan and the outer boroughs where carrier headquarters and network operations centers are concentrated. White Plains and the broader Hudson Valley corridor also have telecom infrastructure employers. Upstate cities like Syracuse and Buffalo have smaller but active telecom employer bases tied to regional network operations.
What types of telecom roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles in network engineering, RF engineering, software-defined networking, 5G systems design, network operations, and telecommunications software development are most commonly associated with F-1 OPT eligibility because they align with STEM-designated degree programs. Data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure roles within telecom companies may also qualify depending on the degree field. Roles that require direct customer sales or field technician work without a STEM degree connection are less commonly OPT-eligible.
How do I find telecom F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international students and workers seeking visa-sponsored positions in the U.S. You can filter by visa type, industry, and state to surface telecom F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York directly, without sifting through listings that don't support OPT. Migrate Mate focuses on employers who have demonstrated sponsorship activity, which saves significant time during an OPT job search.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in telecom?
New York City's high concentration of corporate headquarters means many telecom hiring decisions for OPT candidates are made locally, which can work in your favor for networking and in-person interviews. New York State also has active 5G and broadband infrastructure investment programs that are driving telecom hiring across the state. STEM OPT extension eligibility remains the key factor to confirm with your DSO before accepting any telecom role.