Sports Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota offers visa sponsorship opportunities in professional sports, outdoor recreation, and sports technology sectors. Major employers include the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, and outdoor recreation companies like Polaris Industries. Minneapolis-St. Paul serves as the primary hub, with additional opportunities in Duluth and Rochester.
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Company Description
This is a training role that is made to prepare the Sales Trainee for the Account Sales Manager role. The role primarily is to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for the ASM during vacation, sickness, injury or any special projects as needed. The ST will work with management to maintain customer relationships between sales, merchandising and operations for all large & small format “off premise” stores. The ST must effectively service all customers in a safe, productive and professional manner in compliance with Red Bull executional standards.
Job Description
TRAINING
The Sales Trainee (ST) is a training role.
Upon successful participation in the training program, the ST is eligible to interview for open Account Sales Manager (ASM) roles.
Upon completion of the program and certification, if no ASM or otherwise qualified role is available AND the ST is meeting performance standards, the employee may remain in the ST role up to 12-months OR until an ASM or another qualified role is available (whichever comes first).
Once an ASM or another qualified role is available, the certified ST must interview for that available role.
If promotion to the role of ACCOUNT SALES MANAGER (or other role) does not happen prior to the expiration of the 12-month completion period, the SALES TRAINEE role will be vacated due to end of assignment unless an exception applies.
For exception, based on continued high performance, no open roles and certification completion, a manager may extend the 12-month completion period an additional 6-months.
The ST role is an at-will position, meaning that the Company or ST can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without cause.
BUSINESS ACUMEN
- Understand and Learn the basics of Red Bull and Red Bull Distribution Company, the brand and products
- Build and protect the Red Bull brand through proper rotation to ensure fresh product.
- Set proper brand flow following Red Bull standards.
- Establish and maintain friendly and professional relationships with your customers to increase sales and selling.
DAILY PREPARATION
- Obtain all tools (insights, displays, Point of Sale, Pricing, etc.) to execute the daily plan.
- Effectively communicate with the ASMs/DSMs on daily priorities.
- Train with ASMs
IN ROUTE SUPPORT
- Global Strategy for In-Store Execution measured by Winning vs Competition (WVC) & Perfect Store Audit (PSA).
- Cover ASM routes as needed.
- Meet daily KPI focused on the following areas: sales, distributions, pricing, display, new accounts and merchandising.
OFF ROUTE SUPPORT
- Support the team with audits, blitz, building of displays, merchandising to effectively drive the sales business.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Valid US Driver’s License and obtainment of DOT Medical card
- Obtainment of DOT Medical card
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Experience in customer service and sales is a plus
- Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds of inventory and/or advertising displays
- English; additional languages an advantage
Red Bull Distribution Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.
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Search Sports Jobs in MinnesotaSports Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports companies sponsor visas in Minnesota?
Major sports organizations in Minnesota that sponsor visas include the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, and Wild for specialized roles like sports analysts, international scouts, and marketing professionals. Outdoor recreation companies such as Polaris Industries, Arctic Cat, and smaller adventure sports companies also sponsor visas for engineering, design, and business development positions requiring specialized international expertise.
How to find sports visa sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Start by searching Migrate Mate's Minnesota sports job listings, which filter specifically for visa sponsorship opportunities. Focus on professional sports teams in Minneapolis-St. Paul, outdoor recreation manufacturers, and sports technology companies. Many positions require specialized skills in sports analytics, international business development, or technical roles that qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship in Minnesota's competitive sports market.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most sports sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis-St. Paul dominates sports visa sponsorship opportunities, hosting all major professional teams and sports headquarters. The Twin Cities area also concentrates outdoor recreation companies and sports technology firms. Duluth offers opportunities with outdoor recreation businesses, while Rochester has emerging sports medicine and technology roles, though at a smaller scale than the metropolitan area.
What visa types are most common for sports roles in Minnesota?
H-1B visas are most common for sports analytics, international business development, and technical roles with Minnesota sports organizations. O-1 visas apply to internationally recognized athletes, coaches, or sports professionals. P-1 visas serve team athletes and essential support personnel. L-1 visas are used when international sports companies transfer employees to Minnesota operations or partnerships.
What are prevailing wage requirements for sports jobs in Minnesota?
Minnesota's prevailing wages for sports roles vary significantly by position and location. Minneapolis-St. Paul typically commands higher wages than outstate areas. Sports analytics and technology positions often meet H-1B wage requirements more easily than entry-level marketing roles. Professional sports teams generally offer competitive compensation packages that satisfy visa sponsorship wage thresholds, especially for specialized international talent.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored sports jobs in Minnesota?
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.