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Bilingual Care Coordinators are in consistent demand across healthcare, social services, and managed care organizations, many of which sponsor OPT work authorization. Your language skills are a direct hiring advantage. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm your classification with your DSO early.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco’s World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks.
Why you should join our Sales Team:
- Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
- Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
- Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
- Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates
- Specialized sales training
- Individual as well as team-based selling
- Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
- Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching
JOB SUMMARY
This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.
- Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
- Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.
- Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
- Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
- Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
- Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
- Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
- Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
- Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
- Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
- Engage in ongoing training sessions.
- Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
- Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bi-Lingual
- Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required
Requirement
- Pass employment testing
- Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.
Professional Skills
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to read, write, speak English.
Competencies
- Building Trust
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Follow-up
- Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
- Managing Work
- Adaptability
- Communication
Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco’s World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks.
Why you should join our Sales Team:
- Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities
- Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided
- Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals
- Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates
- Specialized sales training
- Individual as well as team-based selling
- Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments
- Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition
- Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching
JOB SUMMARY
This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.
- Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
- Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.
- Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
- Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
- Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
- Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
- Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
- Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
- Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
- Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
- Engage in ongoing training sessions.
- Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
- Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bi-Lingual
- Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
- Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is required
Requirement
- Pass employment testing
- Must sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
- Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.
Professional Skills
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to read, write, speak English.
Competencies
- Building Trust
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Follow-up
- Sales Ability / Persuasiveness
- Managing Work
- Adaptability
- Communication
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Bilingual Care Coordinator
Lead with your language combination upfront
Employers hiring for bilingual roles prioritize language fluency above most other qualifications. State your specific language pair, such as English and Spanish, in your resume headline and cover letter opening so recruiters can qualify you immediately.
Target healthcare systems and managed care organizations
Large hospital networks, Medicaid managed care plans, and community health centers regularly hire bilingual care coordinators and have established HR processes for OPT work authorization. Smaller clinics may be less familiar with sponsorship requirements and timelines.
Clarify your OPT end date and STEM eligibility before applying
Know your exact OPT expiration date and whether your degree qualifies for a 24-month STEM extension. Employers will ask. A clear, confident answer about your authorization timeline removes a major friction point from the hiring conversation.
Highlight case management or patient navigation coursework
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want evidence your degree connects to the role. Relevant coursework in health education, social work, or public health, combined with clinical or community fieldwork, strengthens the case that your position qualifies as OPT-authorized employment.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire F-1 students, particularly for STEM OPT extensions. Confirming this early avoids situations where you receive an offer from an employer who cannot legally authorize your work under OPT requirements.
Frame your cultural competency as a clinical asset
Bilingual care coordinators do more than translate language. Articulating your ability to navigate cultural health beliefs, family dynamics, and community trust in patient populations helps employers see you as a specialist, not a generalist with a second language.
Bilingual Care Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Bilingual Care Coordinator jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, bilingual care coordinator roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. Degrees in public health, social work, health sciences, or related fields typically satisfy this requirement. You and your employer should document the connection between your role and your degree program to stay compliant with DSO reporting obligations.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Bilingual Care Coordinator?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. STEM OPT extensions are tied to specific CIP codes designated as STEM fields. Health informatics, certain public health programs, and some social science degrees qualify. If your degree is in a non-STEM field like general social work or communications, the 24-month extension is not available, and your OPT period is limited to 12 months.
What types of employers hire bilingual care coordinators on OPT?
The most common employers are Medicaid and Medicare managed care organizations, federally qualified health centers, hospital systems with large multilingual patient populations, and nonprofit community health agencies. These organizations hire at scale, have HR teams experienced with work authorization, and are more likely to be enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for all OPT employers. You can browse employers currently hiring on Migrate Mate.
Does my employer need to do anything specific to hire me on OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and complete Form I-9 using your EAD card as work authorization. For STEM OPT, they also need to sign a formal training plan and agree to report material changes in your employment to your DSO. Employers new to OPT may need guidance, so being prepared to explain these steps clearly can help move the process forward.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my job search as a care coordinator?
If your OPT employment ends, you have 60 days to find a new authorized position before you must leave the country or change status. Care coordinator roles in large health systems can have hiring timelines of three to five weeks, so starting your search early is important. Report any job changes to your DSO promptly, as unreported gaps can create compliance issues even within the grace period.