Food & Beverage OPT Jobs in Arizona
Food & beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona span operations, quality assurance, and food science roles across a growing industry. Major employers include Shamrock Foods, Hensley Beverage Company, and Discount Tire's food service divisions in Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Arizona's expanding distribution networks and university food science programs make it an active market for OPT candidates.
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Account Executive (Regular Full-Time)
FOX Television Stations—FOX10/FOX10Xtra | Phoenix, AZ
Are you a driven, results-oriented sales professional and a skillful relationship-builder who thrives in a collaborative environment? If so, we are looking for a proactive business development professional ready to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, innovative culture. Join a team where critical input and new ideas are essential, all while enjoying the career stability that comes with working for a highly successful, well-known industry leader.
Leveraging the scale and resources of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we lead the Phoenix television market by broadcasting the highest volume of local news and complemented with the most watched live sports (NFL, MLB, NCAA, NASCAR, INDY, and more). Beyond our broadcast footprint, we provide sophisticated, best-in-class Digital and OTT/CTV offerings. We are looking for a strategist who can weave these assets into comprehensive, omnichannel marketing solutions, enabling clients to achieve measurable results throughout the marketing plan.
The FOX10 Phoenix Sales Team has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Account Executive focused on driving revenue through an omnichannel approach, with a primary emphasis on bringing brand-new video advertisers to Phoenix’s leading local television station.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork is paramount. We brainstorm together, support one another's strategies, and celebrate our collective successes.
- Collaborate with accomplished media professionals to drive revenue and elevate your omnichannel sales approach.
- You will have the opportunity to work alongside top talent in the market, utilizing advanced technology and advertising platforms.
Job Summary
- Assume primary responsibility for actively prospecting, developing, and maintaining a robust sales pipeline focused heavily on converting brand-new video advertisers who have not traditionally utilized TV or premium streaming.
- Design and present omnichannel campaigns, seamlessly integrating traditional linear broadcast, Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT, Fox Local News (FLN), and our digital/mobile platforms to address client challenges.
- Source new sales opportunities through a combination of researching potential accounts, initiating outbound communication, and following up on inbound leads.
- Maintain a consistent presence in the field to develop relationships, conduct needs-analysis meetings, and present the benefits of our complete video portfolio.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (sales management, FLX, marketing, and creative services) to develop custom presentations that highlight the utility of our solutions.
- Maintain expert knowledge of the competitive media landscape, OTT platforms, and a clear understanding of the characteristics that give FOX10 a competitive advantage.
- Manage client advertising initiatives and create impactful post-campaign recaps, providing actionable recommendations to further optimize client ROI.
What We’re Looking For
- Proactive Business Development: Experience managing high-volume sales activity in a B2B environment. You excel at identifying untapped opportunities and consulting with new clients to demonstrate how video can achieve their business objectives.
- Digital Video Advertising, Broadcast Sales, and/or Agency experience is preferred.
- Team-Oriented Approach: You naturally build rapport with both clients and colleagues. You recognize that collaboration drives success and actively contribute to a positive workplace environment.
- Omnichannel Expertise: You manage your time efficiently to meet deadlines, and you have a strong grasp of how traditional broadcast and digital/OTT video work together to create an effective marketing funnel.
- Proven Track Record: You thrive in a metrics and results-driven sales culture. You are skilled at conveying technical information, addressing objections, and preparing professional presentations.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and account management skills are required. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.
- Varied hours, weekends, holidays, and local travel are required. Must have or be willing to obtain reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- College degree (or equivalent work experience) and a minimum of 1 to 3 years of sales experience is required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 401k with company match.
Additional Details
- The on-target earnings for this position are $140,000-$150,000 annually.
- Must have or be willing to obtain reliable transportation and have a valid, local driver’s license.
- Local travel and entertainment are required.
- Flexibility to work varied hours and overtime as needed.
- FOX 10/Fox 10 Xtra Phoenix is a 24/7 operation.
If you have proven success in digital and ad sales and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $140,000.00-150,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for a sales incentive/commission compensation plan, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Which food & beverage companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Arizona?
Arizona food and beverage employers known to hire international candidates include Shamrock Foods, one of the largest food distributors in the Southwest, along with Hensley Beverage Company and national chains with Arizona operations like PepsiCo and Sysco. Large distribution and manufacturing facilities in the Phoenix metro area tend to have more structured OPT hiring programs than smaller regional producers.
Which cities in Arizona have the most food & beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its surrounding cities, including Tempe, Chandler, and Scottsdale, concentrate the majority of food and beverage OPT opportunities in Arizona due to the region's large distribution hubs and corporate office presence. Tucson also has openings, particularly connected to the University of Arizona's agricultural and food science programs. Smaller markets like Flagstaff have limited but occasional postings from regional producers.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align directly with a STEM or related degree field are the strongest fit for F-1 OPT in food and beverage. These include food scientist, quality assurance analyst, process engineer, supply chain analyst, and food safety specialist. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in food science, chemical engineering, nutrition, or a related discipline tend to qualify. General labor, line production, and service roles typically do not meet OPT employment eligibility requirements.
How do I find food & beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters food and beverage jobs in Arizona by OPT eligibility, so you're not sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. You can search by job type, location, and visa category to surface roles at Arizona employers who have a documented history of hiring F-1 OPT candidates. This is more targeted than general job search tools that don't filter by sponsorship status.
Are there any Arizona-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the food & beverage industry?
Arizona's food and beverage sector has a strong distribution and agricultural processing component tied to the state's farming output, which creates demand for supply chain, food safety, and quality roles, all areas where OPT candidates with relevant degrees can be competitive. However, F-1 OPT employment must be directly related to your field of study, so candidates should confirm the role matches their degree before applying. Employers in Arizona are not required to provide OPT support, so confirming willingness to work with your DSO and employer upfront is important.