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Marketing jobs are among the most accessible roles for F-1 OPT students, with positions spanning digital marketing, content strategy, brand management, and market research. Most qualify as specialty occupations under STEM-adjacent or business degree fields, and many employers are familiar with hiring on OPT authorization.
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CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT
At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.
At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Opportunity
The main purpose of this position is to support the execution of the Trade Marketing and Perfect Store agenda for PepsiCo Puerto Rico, providing analytical, administrative and operational support across five core fronts: the customer activity agenda, the design and production of commercial playbooks, Trade Marketing activities performance analysis, and the execution of customer conventions. The role ensures data accuracy, budget visibility and on-time deliverables that enable fact-based decisions by the Trade Marketing team and Sales Strategy leadership.
Your Impact
- Maintain commercial activity calendars and coordinate requirements, timelines and status updates across customers and sales channels.
- Track budgets, purchase orders, invoices and spending, partnering with the appropriate teams to identify and address variances.
- Create clear, field-ready playbooks, presentations and execution materials for commercial programs.
- Analyze initiative performance, maintain activity trackers and consolidate results to support business decisions.
- Prepare recurring reports and dashboards covering execution progress, spending and key performance indicators.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal partners on orders, deliveries, inventory and installation schedules for in-store materials.
- Support customer events and consumer programs, including logistics, materials, participation tracking and post-activity documentation.
- Maintain accurate and accessible records, including activity trackers, supporting evidence, financial files and program archives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who Are We Looking For?
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or related field
- Bilingual: Spanish & English (intermediate+ English, written and oral)
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of PowerBI and tracking/database tools
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for budget tracking and performance reporting
- Experience or internships in trade marketing, sales support, finance or commercial roles within CPG (desirable)
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
- Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
- Development programs according to Leadership skills.
- Specialized training according to the role.
- Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
- We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
- Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
- A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
- And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
INTRODUCTION
CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT
At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.
At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Opportunity
The main purpose of this position is to support the execution of the Trade Marketing and Perfect Store agenda for PepsiCo Puerto Rico, providing analytical, administrative and operational support across five core fronts: the customer activity agenda, the design and production of commercial playbooks, Trade Marketing activities performance analysis, and the execution of customer conventions. The role ensures data accuracy, budget visibility and on-time deliverables that enable fact-based decisions by the Trade Marketing team and Sales Strategy leadership.
Your Impact
- Maintain commercial activity calendars and coordinate requirements, timelines and status updates across customers and sales channels.
- Track budgets, purchase orders, invoices and spending, partnering with the appropriate teams to identify and address variances.
- Create clear, field-ready playbooks, presentations and execution materials for commercial programs.
- Analyze initiative performance, maintain activity trackers and consolidate results to support business decisions.
- Prepare recurring reports and dashboards covering execution progress, spending and key performance indicators.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal partners on orders, deliveries, inventory and installation schedules for in-store materials.
- Support customer events and consumer programs, including logistics, materials, participation tracking and post-activity documentation.
- Maintain accurate and accessible records, including activity trackers, supporting evidence, financial files and program archives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who Are We Looking For?
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or related field
- Bilingual: Spanish & English (intermediate+ English, written and oral)
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of PowerBI and tracking/database tools
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for budget tracking and performance reporting
- Experience or internships in trade marketing, sales support, finance or commercial roles within CPG (desirable)
If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
- Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
- Development programs according to Leadership skills.
- Specialized training according to the role.
- Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
- We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
- Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
- A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
- And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Marketing
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
In your first conversation with a recruiter, state your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility clearly. Marketing hiring managers respond better to candidates who present authorization details confidently rather than waiting to be asked.
Target employers with digital-first marketing teams
Companies with established digital, content, or growth teams hire OPT students more frequently because they already understand work authorization. Look for mid-size tech, SaaS, and e-commerce brands where marketing is a core function, not a support role.
Frame your degree as a business qualification
Marketing roles require a degree in marketing, communications, or a related business field to qualify as a specialty occupation. Make the connection explicit in your resume summary so hiring managers can immediately confirm you meet that threshold.
Highlight data and analytics skills prominently
Marketing roles with analytics, SEO, or attribution modeling responsibilities are easier to justify as specialty occupations. Skills in Google Analytics, SQL, or marketing attribution tools strengthen your case and make future H-1B visa sponsorship conversations more straightforward.
Apply early in the hiring cycle
OPT authorization paperwork adds two to four weeks to onboarding timelines. Applying early gives employers time to process the additional steps without it feeling like a blocker, which reduces the likelihood they move on to candidates who need less lead time.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship history, not just willingness
Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for marketing roles specifically, not just company-wide. A company that regularly sponsors engineers but has never processed an H-1B for a marketing hire is a materially different situation than one that has.
Marketing OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do marketing jobs qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Most marketing roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, communications, business, or a directly related field. Roles like digital marketing manager, market research analyst, and brand strategist typically meet this threshold. Generalist roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field can be harder to justify, so the job description language matters significantly.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension for a marketing job?
Only if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. If you hold a degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a similar STEM discipline and your marketing role involves substantial quantitative work, such as marketing analytics, data-driven campaign management, or growth modeling, you may qualify. A marketing degree itself is not STEM-designated, so eligibility depends on your specific degree, not your job title.
How do I find marketing employers who are open to hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so the employers listed there have already indicated openness to work authorization. Filtering by marketing roles on Migrate Mate gives you a targeted list rather than having to screen through general job boards where sponsorship willingness is rarely disclosed upfront.
What happens if my marketing job offer comes in close to my OPT expiration date?
You can begin employment as soon as your OPT start date is reached, but you cannot work before that date even if you have an offer. If your authorization is close to expiring, your employer will need to file for a timely change of status, typically an H-1B, before your OPT ends. Gaps between OPT expiration and H-1B approval can be covered by the H-1B cap-gap rule if your H-1B was filed before April 1.
Do I need to update my SEVIS record when I start a marketing job on OPT?
Yes. You are required to report your employer name, address, and job start date to your DSO within 10 days of beginning employment. Your DSO updates your SEVIS record accordingly. Failing to report on time can create compliance issues that affect future immigration applications, including H-1B petitions, so treat the reporting requirement as part of your first-week onboarding checklist.