Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Ohio
Ohio is one of the Midwest's largest manufacturing hubs, home to major employers like Honda, Procter & Gamble, Goodyear, and Parker Hannifin that regularly hire engineering, quality, and operations talent. F-1 OPT students in manufacturing fields will find active sponsorship opportunities across Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, and Dayton, spanning automotive, aerospace, chemicals, and industrial equipment sectors.
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Job Description
The Regional Development Manager is responsible for sales growth, market expansion, and go to market strategies for assigned regional distribution partners. This role will develop sales and regional distribution strategies along with marketing communication tactics to ensure execution of programs and market share growth. This position will act as a liaison between assigned regional distribution partners and key installing contractors while working closely with wholesale distribution channel leadership, Director of Sales and internal departments to create business plans for greater market penetration. The Regional Development Manager coordinates all marketing activities with distribution partners; building, designing and executing the plans needed to grow share within the markets of responsibility.
Job Duties:
- Develop and execute short- and long-term business plans for assigned distribution partners aligned to channel KPIs.
- Analyze territory opportunities, identify account needs, and build strategic relationships with key decision-makers.
- Grow revenue by expanding product penetration, increasing parts and service sales, and identifying new business opportunities.
- Deliver sales presentations and provide training on products and programs.
- Monitor competitive activity within the territory and implement solution-based strategies to protect and grow share.
- Support promotional programs and new product launches.
- Coordinate and execute marketing activities with assigned accounts and distribution partners.
- Track and report territory performance metrics to measure effectiveness and drive results.
Minimum Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Work Experience
- 3 years field sales experience in 2 step distribution
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to navigate complex sales processes.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and apply key business metrics.
- Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences, including senior leaders.
- Confident presentation skills for both individual and group settings.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a field-based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements within a matrixed organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience
- Experience with electrical and HVAC wholesale distribution partners, electrical contractors, HVAC contractors, from a partnership and business development standpoint.
- Experience in power generation or installed equipment industries.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to analyze and interpret key performance metrics.
- Relationship Management: Proven ability to build, strengthen, and sustain trusted partnerships with regional and national level accounts to drive mutual growth, engagement, and long-term loyalty.
- Sales and Channel Growth: Demonstrated success achieving and exceeding sales targets by identifying high-potential accounts, optimizing channel performance, and executing territory growth plans.
Office Environment (Includes field sales):
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. Up to 50% travel and valid Driver's License required.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
Job Description
The Regional Development Manager is responsible for sales growth, market expansion, and go to market strategies for assigned regional distribution partners. This role will develop sales and regional distribution strategies along with marketing communication tactics to ensure execution of programs and market share growth. This position will act as a liaison between assigned regional distribution partners and key installing contractors while working closely with wholesale distribution channel leadership, Director of Sales and internal departments to create business plans for greater market penetration. The Regional Development Manager coordinates all marketing activities with distribution partners; building, designing and executing the plans needed to grow share within the markets of responsibility.
Job Duties:
- Develop and execute short- and long-term business plans for assigned distribution partners aligned to channel KPIs.
- Analyze territory opportunities, identify account needs, and build strategic relationships with key decision-makers.
- Grow revenue by expanding product penetration, increasing parts and service sales, and identifying new business opportunities.
- Deliver sales presentations and provide training on products and programs.
- Monitor competitive activity within the territory and implement solution-based strategies to protect and grow share.
- Support promotional programs and new product launches.
- Coordinate and execute marketing activities with assigned accounts and distribution partners.
- Track and report territory performance metrics to measure effectiveness and drive results.
Minimum Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Work Experience
- 3 years field sales experience in 2 step distribution
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to navigate complex sales processes.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and apply key business metrics.
- Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences, including senior leaders.
- Confident presentation skills for both individual and group settings.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a field-based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements within a matrixed organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience
- Experience with electrical and HVAC wholesale distribution partners, electrical contractors, HVAC contractors, from a partnership and business development standpoint.
- Experience in power generation or installed equipment industries.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to analyze and interpret key performance metrics.
- Relationship Management: Proven ability to build, strengthen, and sustain trusted partnerships with regional and national level accounts to drive mutual growth, engagement, and long-term loyalty.
- Sales and Channel Growth: Demonstrated success achieving and exceeding sales targets by identifying high-potential accounts, optimizing channel performance, and executing territory growth plans.
Office Environment (Includes field sales):
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. Up to 50% travel and valid Driver's License required.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in OhioManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies in Ohio sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Several large Ohio manufacturers have consistent track records of hiring F-1 OPT workers, including Honda of America Manufacturing in Marysville, Parker Hannifin in Cleveland, Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Akron, and Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati. Smaller Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers throughout the state also hire OPT students, particularly for engineering and technical roles.
Which Ohio cities have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Columbus and its surrounding area, including Marysville and the Honda manufacturing corridor, is one of the strongest markets. Cleveland and Akron anchor the northeast Ohio industrial cluster with aerospace, polymers, and chemicals employers. Toledo draws automotive glass and parts manufacturers, while Dayton has a notable aerospace and defense manufacturing presence tied to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base suppliers.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles that most commonly qualify are those requiring a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, including manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, quality assurance engineering, process engineering, supply chain operations, and materials science positions. Production management trainee roles tied to engineering degrees can also qualify. General assembly or technician roles without a degree requirement typically do not meet OPT eligibility criteria.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by Ohio, F-1 OPT visa type, and the manufacturing industry to see verified sponsorship-eligible job listings from employers who have sponsored international workers before. This is more targeted than a general job search because listings are screened for sponsorship willingness, saving time for students with limited OPT windows.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for F-1 OPT students pursuing manufacturing jobs?
Ohio's manufacturing sector is heavily tied to automotive supply chains, which can make hiring cycles sensitive to production schedules and model-year timelines. F-1 OPT students should account for their OPT start date carefully, since some manufacturers operate on annual hiring cohorts tied to fiscal or model-year calendars. Students in STEM manufacturing fields may also be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which significantly expands their available employment window.