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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for Area Manager roles gives Chilean nationals a direct path to U.S. operations leadership without lottery risk. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, consular processing moves faster than USCIS petitions, and two-year renewals are unlimited as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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Job ID: 42484
Location:
Springfield, MO, US, 65802
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The Area Manager develops and leads a team of Sales Consultants representing Southern Glazer’s in the market. This individual is passionate, innovative, and self-motivated with a business-oriented, team-development, and customer-focused mindset. The Area Manager’s primary responsibilities are to manage all commercial sales activities covering a large territory, district, or region including customer relationships, sales execution, supplier relationships, and supplier program execution.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of sales consultants; evaluate performance against established developmental goals
- Develop territory sales plans to achieve goals and objectives taking into consideration unique customer segments
- Create a regular team meeting cadence to communicate the territory sales plan to the team and to establish team objective priorities in Proof Sales, marketing campaigns and sales promotions to the team
- Coach each sales consultant on the effectiveness of their Sales pre-plan including agenda, visit notes, opportunities, to align with the territory sales plan
- Coach each sales consultant on how to build an effective pipeline of opportunities in Proof Sales to achieve their Objectives; increase product knowledge, resolving workload issues, encourage satisfaction, and cultivate career growth
- Assess talent, hire staff and discipline staff including terminations
- Analyze and manage team expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of beverage alcohol products, SGWS portfolio, and key product features and benefits
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs
This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Area Manager roles qualify when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a directly related field. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target role code to confirm the degree requirement before you apply.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Area Manager postings by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile roles. Employers with LCA history understand the consular process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer mid-filing.
Negotiate the LCA filing into your offer timeline
Your employer must file and receive DOL certification on the LCA before you can apply at the consulate. Build at least three to four weeks of LCA processing time into your start date negotiation so the offer doesn't lapse while the employer waits on certification.
Check prevailing wage before your salary conversation
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. The LCA must certify that your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geography, so knowing the floor prevents a last-minute renegotiation that delays filing.
Prepare a specialty occupation documentation packet early
Consular officers evaluating H-1B1 Chile petitions can request evidence that the Area Manager role genuinely requires a specialty degree. Assemble the job description, your degree transcripts, and any relevant professional credentials in Chile before your employer starts the LCA.
Clarify E-Verify enrollment with your employer upfront
Some Area Manager employers, particularly in federal contracting or retail chains operating on government sites, are required to use E-Verify. Confirming enrollment status before signing removes a compliance surprise that can delay your first day or complicate your I-9 verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Area Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation under the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, if the employer genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, operations management, or a directly related field. The key is the employer's actual hiring standard, not the job title alone. Roles where any degree suffices regardless of field do not meet the specialty occupation definition, so review the posted requirements carefully before pursuing sponsorship.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for Area Manager candidates?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed directly at the U.S. consulate in Chile, meaning no USCIS petition and no random selection risk. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and has never been exhausted. The trade-off is that H-1B visa1 does not allow dual intent, so you cannot use it as a stepping stone to a green card without switching visa categories later.
How do I find Area Manager employers who are open to H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Migrate Mate shows verified Labor Condition Application filing history by employer and role, so you can identify companies that have already sponsored H-1B1 Chile or H-1B workers in operations and management positions. This is more reliable than filtering by job posting language alone, since many employers who sponsor regularly don't advertise it in the listing.
What documents does the employer need to file before my consular interview?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before you schedule your consulate appointment. The certified LCA, the job offer letter confirming your title and wage, and supporting documentation showing the role requires a specialty degree are the core of your H-1B1 Chile application package. USCIS is not involved in the petition stage for H-1B1 Chile.
Can I switch Area Manager employers after I enter the U.S. on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the new employer must complete a fresh LCA filing and receive DOL certification before you begin working for them. Unlike the H-1B portability rule under AC21, the H-1B1 Chile does not allow you to start with the new employer while the filing is pending. Plan your transition timeline around the LCA certification window, which typically takes three to four weeks.