Acquisition Marketing Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Acquisition Marketing Manager roles involve paid media, growth campaigns, and performance analytics, all areas where F-1 OPT students with marketing or business degrees are actively hired. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies) gives you real runway to prove ROI and build toward long-term sponsorship.
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Take your career further with McLane! McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager leads the Marketing team for Talent Acquisition and collaborates with the Corporate Marketing team to set strategic direction for the talent brand of the company.
What you’ll do as a Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager:
- Develop and manage the national and regional employer brand promotion, career websites, landing page and marketing strategy for McLane teammate attraction and acquisition.
- Leverage the McLane employer brand through multiple sources such as social media, career website, and direct candidate campaigns to create prospective teammate flow for the Talent Acquisition group.
- Supervise the Talent Analyst Team; responsibilities include training and development, performance evaluation, setting and monitoring team production targets, and other supervisory responsibilities.
- Develop targeted candidate attraction strategies in conjunction with division leadership and regional talent acquisition specialists using multiple sources of data, spend and candidate analysis, competitor activity, etc.
- Ensure all candidate generation efforts align with overall talent acquisition strategy and business needs.
- Select and manage vendor relationships, including creative and digital agencies. Negotiate contracts on behalf of the Company with job boards, digital media agencies, and other vendors related to talent marketing.
- Prepare and present data to Distribution Center leadership including candidate activity, advertising performance, competitor data (related to talent acquisition), and budget reporting.
- Oversee the development and writing of posting profiles, and other advertising themes and messages; oversee the development of assets including digital, traditional, print, and video/photo assets.
- Develop and manage lead generation campaigns by talent marketing team and partner agencies.
- Develop and manage recruitment event strategy, such as on campus school Career Days or onsite hiring events at our Distribution Centers and locations.
- Ensure talent acquisition group is aware of corporate brand standards and OFCCP guidelines and that all McLane talent marketing complies with those standards and guidelines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications You’ll Bring As Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or English is preferred.
- Three years of experience in marketing, communications, or content creation; previous recruitment experience preferred.
- Experience in conducting market and demographic research, experience with CDL driver demographics preferred.
- Experience in a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) preferred.
- A proven competency in using social media including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Knowledge of effective advertising mediums for target audiences based on geographic areas (national, regional, or local).
- Knowledge of HTML, website content management and graphic design preferred.
- Ability to create a robust candidate flow to the Company career website.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Office environment
- Some travel
Our roadmap. Our story. We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Temple
Work Locations: North Campus
BUSINESS UNIT
MC999
JOB
Human Resources
SCHEDULE
Full-time
SHIFT
1st - Day
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
INTRODUCTION
Take your career further with McLane! McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager leads the Marketing team for Talent Acquisition and collaborates with the Corporate Marketing team to set strategic direction for the talent brand of the company.
What you’ll do as a Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager:
- Develop and manage the national and regional employer brand promotion, career websites, landing page and marketing strategy for McLane teammate attraction and acquisition.
- Leverage the McLane employer brand through multiple sources such as social media, career website, and direct candidate campaigns to create prospective teammate flow for the Talent Acquisition group.
- Supervise the Talent Analyst Team; responsibilities include training and development, performance evaluation, setting and monitoring team production targets, and other supervisory responsibilities.
- Develop targeted candidate attraction strategies in conjunction with division leadership and regional talent acquisition specialists using multiple sources of data, spend and candidate analysis, competitor activity, etc.
- Ensure all candidate generation efforts align with overall talent acquisition strategy and business needs.
- Select and manage vendor relationships, including creative and digital agencies. Negotiate contracts on behalf of the Company with job boards, digital media agencies, and other vendors related to talent marketing.
- Prepare and present data to Distribution Center leadership including candidate activity, advertising performance, competitor data (related to talent acquisition), and budget reporting.
- Oversee the development and writing of posting profiles, and other advertising themes and messages; oversee the development of assets including digital, traditional, print, and video/photo assets.
- Develop and manage lead generation campaigns by talent marketing team and partner agencies.
- Develop and manage recruitment event strategy, such as on campus school Career Days or onsite hiring events at our Distribution Centers and locations.
- Ensure talent acquisition group is aware of corporate brand standards and OFCCP guidelines and that all McLane talent marketing complies with those standards and guidelines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications You’ll Bring As Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, or English is preferred.
- Three years of experience in marketing, communications, or content creation; previous recruitment experience preferred.
- Experience in conducting market and demographic research, experience with CDL driver demographics preferred.
- Experience in a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) preferred.
- A proven competency in using social media including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Knowledge of effective advertising mediums for target audiences based on geographic areas (national, regional, or local).
- Knowledge of HTML, website content management and graphic design preferred.
- Ability to create a robust candidate flow to the Company career website.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Office environment
- Some travel
Our roadmap. Our story. We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Temple
Work Locations: North Campus
BUSINESS UNIT
MC999
JOB
Human Resources
SCHEDULE
Full-time
SHIFT
1st - Day
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Acquisition Marketing Manager
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Employers who have previously sponsored H-1B visas for marketing roles are far more likely to sponsor you after OPT. Check OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for acquisition or growth marketing titles.
Lead with performance metrics, not job duties
Sponsorship decisions are ROI decisions. Quantify your impact, customer acquisition cost reductions, conversion rate lifts, ROAS improvements. Employers who see clear numbers are easier to convince that sponsoring your visa is worth the cost and effort.
Apply for STEM OPT extension before your initial OPT expires
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like data analytics, information systems, or marketing analytics, apply for the 24-month extension early. It gives employers a much longer window to plan and file your H-1B sponsorship without urgency pressure.
Prioritize growth-stage companies with dedicated marketing budgets
Series B and Series C startups often have aggressive acquisition targets and lean teams, making senior OPT hires attractive. These companies also tend to sponsor visas more readily than enterprise firms with rigid HR policies and slower hiring cycles.
Frame your specialty clearly in interviews and your resume
Acquisition Marketing Manager is a specialty occupation under H-1B, but only when tied to a degree-required discipline. Be explicit about whether your focus is paid search, lifecycle marketing, or analytics, specificity strengthens the specialty occupation argument employers need to make.
Build relationships with your employer's HR and legal contacts early
Sponsorship requires internal champions. Within your first few months, understand who handles immigration decisions and what the internal timeline looks like. Employers who feel informed and prepared are far more likely to move forward when your OPT window approaches.
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Can I work as an Acquisition Marketing Manager on F-1 OPT without additional employer paperwork?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work for any employer in a role directly related to your degree without the employer needing to file any visa petition during your OPT period. The employer does not sponsor you during OPT, your work authorization comes from your EAD card issued by USCIS. Sponsorship only becomes relevant if they want to keep you after your OPT and STEM extension expire.
Does an Acquisition Marketing Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as marketing analytics, data science, information systems, or statistics, and your role involves applying those quantitative or technical skills, it likely qualifies. Pure marketing or communications degrees typically do not qualify. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and confirm with your DSO.
How do I find Acquisition Marketing Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so the roles listed there are filtered for sponsorship openness. Many employers on general job boards don't disclose OPT willingness upfront, which wastes time. Searching on Migrate Mate gets you directly to companies that understand and accept international work authorization from the start.
Is Acquisition Marketing Manager considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, business, statistics, or a related field, and the job duties reflect that specialization. Roles focused on data-driven campaign management, attribution modeling, or quantitative growth strategies strengthen the specialty occupation argument. Roles framed as generalist marketing or coordinator-level work are harder to qualify. Your employer's immigration attorney will build this case when filing.
What should I do if my employer seems hesitant about sponsoring me after OPT?
Start the conversation early, ideally within your first six months on the job. Come prepared with a simple overview of the H-1B process, estimated timelines, and attorney cost ranges, most hesitation comes from unfamiliarity, not firm opposition. If the employer remains unwilling, it's worth beginning your search for sponsorship-friendly employers before your OPT window closes and options narrow.
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