Food & Beverage H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in food and beverage are concentrated in Illinois, home to major employers like Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International, and Beam Suntory, all headquartered in the Chicago metro area. The state's deep manufacturing base, global CPG presence, and growing food-tech sector make it one of the more active markets for sponsored roles in this industry.
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We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Sales, NA Cocoa, the Sales Manager will develop and implement account strategies to provide business growth across assigned accounts, including coverage of Western United States accounts and a significant focus on accelerating growth in Mexico. The Sales Manager will engage with cross-functional teams across ofi to ensure successful execution of business plans and customer needs are met.
The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work effectively in a team, as well as individually to promote and grow the business. They should be able to successfully analyze sales data and then implement those learnings into a sales strategy. The candidate should be outgoing and a strong communicator. They should be able to collaborate and think creatively about new solutions and opportunities. Ability to manage multiple competing demands in a complex and ever evolving environment will be required. The successful candidate should have a passion for the food supply chain and deliver excellent customer service.
This position should ideally be located Arizona, California, Nevada, or New Mexico.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities, which include prospecting, cold calling and qualifying new leads, meeting existing and new potential customers, and making sales presentations to potential and existing customers.
- Create, develop, and execute account strategies, plans, and forecasts for assigned accounts and customers. Develop and implement the strategies for acquiring new projects within the account and increase market share.
- Manage and grow assigned account base across the Western United States, building strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities to expand ofi’s presence in the region.
- Drive Mexico growth strategy by developing targeted account plans, identifying new business opportunities, and partnering with internal teams to support market expansion and profitable growth.
- Achieve or exceed annual sales goals and targets.
- Engage the ofi network (e.g., cross-functional team members/critical functional resources) to execute business plans, resolve issues, and deliver solutions that meet or exceed customer needs and drive profitable growth.
- Plan and present reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and for possible use in future case studies or company training.
- Manage contracts and receivables for account base.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferred majors in Business, Management, or related studies.
- Five (5) years of previous sales, business development or brand management experience is required. Experience in food industry and/or food service is preferred.
- Experience managing relationships with customers and internal stakeholders is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels, both internal and external, is required.
- Strong self-initiative with an ability to operate at a high level with minimum supervision is required.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook is required.
- Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings for travel or fulfillment of position responsibilities.
- State issued driver’s license and clean driving record is required.
- Bilingual, English/Spanish is required.
- Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 20% of the time is required.
- For remote employees, commitment to spend at least five days per month in the assigned office, in addition to regular travel obligations.
Pay Statement:
The pay for this role ranges from $93,000-$130,000 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.
Additional components include but are not limited to:
- Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents
- Benefits: Employees (and their eligible dependents) covered through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future
- Well-being: We offer events, resources and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Sales, NA Cocoa, the Sales Manager will develop and implement account strategies to provide business growth across assigned accounts, including coverage of Western United States accounts and a significant focus on accelerating growth in Mexico. The Sales Manager will engage with cross-functional teams across ofi to ensure successful execution of business plans and customer needs are met.
The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work effectively in a team, as well as individually to promote and grow the business. They should be able to successfully analyze sales data and then implement those learnings into a sales strategy. The candidate should be outgoing and a strong communicator. They should be able to collaborate and think creatively about new solutions and opportunities. Ability to manage multiple competing demands in a complex and ever evolving environment will be required. The successful candidate should have a passion for the food supply chain and deliver excellent customer service.
This position should ideally be located Arizona, California, Nevada, or New Mexico.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities, which include prospecting, cold calling and qualifying new leads, meeting existing and new potential customers, and making sales presentations to potential and existing customers.
- Create, develop, and execute account strategies, plans, and forecasts for assigned accounts and customers. Develop and implement the strategies for acquiring new projects within the account and increase market share.
- Manage and grow assigned account base across the Western United States, building strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities to expand ofi’s presence in the region.
- Drive Mexico growth strategy by developing targeted account plans, identifying new business opportunities, and partnering with internal teams to support market expansion and profitable growth.
- Achieve or exceed annual sales goals and targets.
- Engage the ofi network (e.g., cross-functional team members/critical functional resources) to execute business plans, resolve issues, and deliver solutions that meet or exceed customer needs and drive profitable growth.
- Plan and present reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and for possible use in future case studies or company training.
- Manage contracts and receivables for account base.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferred majors in Business, Management, or related studies.
- Five (5) years of previous sales, business development or brand management experience is required. Experience in food industry and/or food service is preferred.
- Experience managing relationships with customers and internal stakeholders is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels, both internal and external, is required.
- Strong self-initiative with an ability to operate at a high level with minimum supervision is required.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook is required.
- Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings for travel or fulfillment of position responsibilities.
- State issued driver’s license and clean driving record is required.
- Bilingual, English/Spanish is required.
- Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 20% of the time is required.
- For remote employees, commitment to spend at least five days per month in the assigned office, in addition to regular travel obligations.
Pay Statement:
The pay for this role ranges from $93,000-$130,000 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.
Additional components include but are not limited to:
- Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents
- Benefits: Employees (and their eligible dependents) covered through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future
- Well-being: We offer events, resources and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Which food & beverage companies sponsor H-1B visas in Illinois?
Several large food and beverage companies headquartered in Illinois have filed H-1B visa petitions in recent years, including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International, Beam Suntory, U.S. Foods, and McDonald's Corporation. These companies tend to sponsor roles in food science, supply chain, engineering, and corporate functions. DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data is publicly searchable and shows which Illinois employers have filed H-1B petitions by job title and location.
Which cities in Illinois have the most food & beverage H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, particularly Deerfield, Northfield, and Downers Grove, account for the large majority of food and beverage H-1B sponsorship activity in Illinois. This concentration reflects the cluster of CPG and food manufacturing headquarters in the region. Smaller cities like Peoria and Rockford have some food processing operations but see significantly less H-1B sponsorship activity than the greater Chicago metro area.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field are the qualifying standard for H-1B specialty occupation status. In food and beverage, this typically includes food scientists, research and development chemists, supply chain analysts, quality assurance engineers, process engineers, and corporate finance or data analytics roles. General production, warehouse, or entry-level sales positions do not typically meet the specialty occupation requirement regardless of the employer.
How do I find food & beverage H-1B sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to browse food and beverage roles in Illinois where employers have indicated H-1B sponsorship willingness. Rather than manually reviewing thousands of postings, you can search within the H-1B and food and beverage filters to surface relevant Illinois opportunities from companies like Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, and others active in the region.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in food & beverage?
Illinois does not have state-level visa sponsorship requirements separate from federal H-1B rules, but the concentration of large CPG employers in the Chicago metro means many Illinois food and beverage companies have established immigration processes and work with experienced immigration counsel. Smaller Illinois food manufacturers may be less familiar with H-1B sponsorship logistics. Roles tied to Illinois facilities covered under collective bargaining agreements may also involve additional employer notification requirements under Department of Labor regulations.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B food & beverage jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.