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H-1B visa jobs for District Leaders sit at the intersection of multi-unit operations and degree-level business management. Sponsoring employers structure these roles around strategic planning, workforce development, and financial oversight duties that support a specialty occupation classification under USCIS standards.
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We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals.
That’s why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthen the company as a whole.
Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.
Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.
Schedule will either be Sunday-Thursday (Friday/Saturday off) or Tuesday-Saturday (Sunday/Monday off)
Responsibilities:
The Large Format Sales District Leader (SDL) is responsible for leading a team of bulk sales representatives and merchandisers to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The SDL will also have the opportunity to cultivate relationships and manage multiple priorities to make a positive business impact.
- Manage, motivate and develop a team of frontline employees in order to increase daily productivity and improve business performance
- Conduct ‘work-withs/route rides’ with frontline employees to develop their selling and customer service skills
- Work proactively with customers to understand business needs and develop strong relationships
- Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity of PepsiCo’s selling and delivery model
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure orders are submitted, delivered and merchandised according to plan
- Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance
- Set productivity and service targets and ensure proper resource allocation between accounts
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees or demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
- Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others
- Consumer packaged goods experience in a direct store delivery environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
- Must have a valid driver's license
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
Overview:
We are PepsiCo Sales. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a diverse group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals.
That’s why we Perform with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to strengthen the company as a whole.
Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.
Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) is PepsiCo’s beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States and Canada. This position will be part of the North America Beverage organization.
Schedule will either be Sunday-Thursday (Friday/Saturday off) or Tuesday-Saturday (Sunday/Monday off)
Responsibilities:
The Large Format Sales District Leader (SDL) is responsible for leading a team of bulk sales representatives and merchandisers to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The SDL will also have the opportunity to cultivate relationships and manage multiple priorities to make a positive business impact.
- Manage, motivate and develop a team of frontline employees in order to increase daily productivity and improve business performance
- Conduct ‘work-withs/route rides’ with frontline employees to develop their selling and customer service skills
- Work proactively with customers to understand business needs and develop strong relationships
- Maintain process improvement to further enhance productivity of PepsiCo’s selling and delivery model
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure orders are submitted, delivered and merchandised according to plan
- Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance
- Set productivity and service targets and ensure proper resource allocation between accounts
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out quarterly.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 2 years managing frontline employees or demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
- Team Spirit! We are looking for someone to inspire others
- Consumer packaged goods experience in a direct store delivery environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be willing and able to lift up to 40 lbs. periodically
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
- Must have a valid driver's license
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
District Leader roles don't qualify automatically. Document how your bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field directly underpins your strategic planning and P&L responsibilities. USCIS scrutinizes management titles heavily, so your resume and degree transcripts need to tell a coherent specialty occupation story.
Look up prevailing wages before accepting offers
Your employer must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before filing your LCA. Run your District Leader title through the OFLC Wage Search to know which wage level applies to your region before you negotiate compensation.
Verify each territory worksite on your LCA
District Leaders typically oversee multiple locations, and each worksite address your employer plans to place you at must appear on a separately certified LCA. Confirm with your employer's HR team that all territory sites are listed before USCIS receives your I-129 petition.
Target companies with multi-unit H-1B filing history
Franchise operators, national retail chains, and regional healthcare networks sponsor District Leaders more consistently than single-location employers. Use Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified H-1B visa LCA filings for management-level roles and filter by the metro areas in your target territory.
Align your offer letter with specialty occupation duties
Ask your employer to draft an offer letter that lists strategic duties explicitly: multi-unit P&L management, workforce planning, operational policy development. USCIS denies District Leader petitions most often when job descriptions read as supervisory rather than degree-requiring analytical work.
Track your 60-day grace period between roles
If your current H-1B employer terminates you, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsoring employer and have an I-129 transfer petition filed. For District Leader searches that span multiple metro markets, that window moves fast, so start your employer outreach before your last day.
H-1B Visa District Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a District Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. The role qualifies when the employer structures it around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, operations management, or organizational leadership. If the position is primarily supervisory with no degree-level analytical or strategic requirements, USCIS will likely issue a Request for Evidence or deny the petition. The job description the employer submits with the I-129 petition is what USCIS evaluates, not the job title.
How do multi-location responsibilities affect my H-1B LCA filing?
Every worksite where you will perform work needs a certified Labor Condition Application. If your territory covers five locations across two states, your employer must file LCAs covering each location before USCIS processes your I-129. Employers sometimes overlook secondary or rotating sites, which can create compliance problems during DOL audits. Confirm the full worksite list in writing before your petition is submitted.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for District Leader positions?
Multi-unit operators in healthcare, food service, specialty retail, and logistics are the most consistent sponsors because they have established HR infrastructure for managing visa compliance across locations. National franchise groups and regional chains that already employ H-1B workers in corporate management roles are your strongest targets. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filings for management-level roles so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new District Leader employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can begin working for a new sponsoring employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA covering your new territory worksites. Your H-1B status carries over, but the original approval period from your prior employer does not reset the clock toward your six-year maximum.
What SOC code should my employer use when filing my LCA as a District Leader?
Most District Leader roles are classified under SOC 11-1021 (General and Operations Managers), though employers occasionally use first-line supervisor codes depending on how the duties are structured. The SOC code determines your prevailing wage tier, so using the wrong code can either underpay the certified wage or trigger a wage-level mismatch during USCIS review. Cross-check the O*NET profile for each candidate code against your actual job description before your employer submits the LCA to DOL.