Food & Beverage OPT Jobs in Oklahoma
F-1 OPT food & beverage jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated around Tulsa and Oklahoma City, where food manufacturing, distribution, and hospitality employers regularly hire international students. Major processors like Tyson Foods operate facilities in the state, and Oklahoma's growing restaurant and agri-food sector adds additional entry points for OPT-eligible candidates in production, quality assurance, and operations roles.
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Job Location: 4800 Tulsa, OK
Work days/Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: Subject to compensation/promotional guidelines.
General Purpose
The Sales Development Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities within large chain customers or channels and maximizing profitable sales opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maximize profitable sales opportunities by thoroughly understanding the complexities of the channel or customer's business and building enduring relationships based on trust and integrity with that customer's management team.
- Successfully sell customer plans that include annual CMA's, strategic and tactical pricing plans along with promotional plans that align with and support the customer's and the Coca-Cola system’s business objectives and strategies.
- Evaluate outlet opportunities. Ability to collaboratively sell and overcome customer objections.
- Assist customers in reaching sales potential on company products by offering creative merchandising ideas.
- Handling customer issues/opportunities promptly.
- Propose appropriate brands, packages, and equipment to satisfy customer and consumer needs while fully leveraging national and local marketing initiatives with customers.
- Develops a customized business plan addressing the critical needs of the customer or channel while delivering Coke system budgeted profit and volume.
- Collaboratively develop with customer a strategic plan (price/package) that generates desired results for both the customer and Coke system.
- Execute channel and customer promotions/programs that leverage national brand ideas/thinking and consumer insights to drive increased consumer preference and customer activity.
- Sell-in and implement promotional strategies for the introduction of new brands and packages.
- Activate Coca Cola Southwest Beverages system (e.g., cross-functional team members, segment resources) to develop and implement business plan/solution that meets customer needs and drive beverage category profit and volume, contributing to overall sales growth for the customers' entire business.
- Solve issues that arise during execution and eliminate barriers.
- Track daily, weekly and monthly call activity and performance measurements against assigned goals and expectations.
- Collaborate with cross functional team members (e.g. marketing, finance, operations).
- Conduct post promotional analysis measuring the success levels of promotions making any necessary changes.
Qualifications
A. Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a high school diploma required.
B. Experience:
Required:
- 3-5 years in consumer goods industry
- Minimum of 2 years in consumer products/direct store delivery sales/major account management
- Experience in developing successful annual business plans and price/package for retail customers
- Strong analytical, organizational, planning, verbal and written communications skills are a must
- Above average computer skills
- Valid driver’s license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
Preferred:
- 2 years’ experience in the Coca-Cola system
- Intermediate computer and database application skills preferred
- Bilingual ability preferred (Spanish)
- Experience managing budgets
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at talentacquisition@cocacolaswb.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Req ID: 265973
Job Location: 4800 Tulsa, OK
Work days/Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: Subject to compensation/promotional guidelines.
General Purpose
The Sales Development Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities within large chain customers or channels and maximizing profitable sales opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maximize profitable sales opportunities by thoroughly understanding the complexities of the channel or customer's business and building enduring relationships based on trust and integrity with that customer's management team.
- Successfully sell customer plans that include annual CMA's, strategic and tactical pricing plans along with promotional plans that align with and support the customer's and the Coca-Cola system’s business objectives and strategies.
- Evaluate outlet opportunities. Ability to collaboratively sell and overcome customer objections.
- Assist customers in reaching sales potential on company products by offering creative merchandising ideas.
- Handling customer issues/opportunities promptly.
- Propose appropriate brands, packages, and equipment to satisfy customer and consumer needs while fully leveraging national and local marketing initiatives with customers.
- Develops a customized business plan addressing the critical needs of the customer or channel while delivering Coke system budgeted profit and volume.
- Collaboratively develop with customer a strategic plan (price/package) that generates desired results for both the customer and Coke system.
- Execute channel and customer promotions/programs that leverage national brand ideas/thinking and consumer insights to drive increased consumer preference and customer activity.
- Sell-in and implement promotional strategies for the introduction of new brands and packages.
- Activate Coca Cola Southwest Beverages system (e.g., cross-functional team members, segment resources) to develop and implement business plan/solution that meets customer needs and drive beverage category profit and volume, contributing to overall sales growth for the customers' entire business.
- Solve issues that arise during execution and eliminate barriers.
- Track daily, weekly and monthly call activity and performance measurements against assigned goals and expectations.
- Collaborate with cross functional team members (e.g. marketing, finance, operations).
- Conduct post promotional analysis measuring the success levels of promotions making any necessary changes.
Qualifications
A. Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with a high school diploma required.
B. Experience:
Required:
- 3-5 years in consumer goods industry
- Minimum of 2 years in consumer products/direct store delivery sales/major account management
- Experience in developing successful annual business plans and price/package for retail customers
- Strong analytical, organizational, planning, verbal and written communications skills are a must
- Above average computer skills
- Valid driver’s license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
Preferred:
- 2 years’ experience in the Coca-Cola system
- Intermediate computer and database application skills preferred
- Bilingual ability preferred (Spanish)
- Experience managing budgets
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at talentacquisition@cocacolaswb.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Know Your Rights dol.gov
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
OPT Food & Beverage Job Roles in Oklahoma
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in OklahomaFood & Beverage OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food & beverage companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has a notable food manufacturing base that includes meat processing, grain milling, and packaged goods producers. Companies with facilities in the state such as Tyson Foods, Love's Travel Stops (food service division), and regional food distributors have historically hired OPT workers in technical and operations roles. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and varies by role, location, and the employer's current hiring needs.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most food & beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa are the primary markets for food & beverage OPT roles in the state. Oklahoma City's broader corporate and distribution infrastructure supports roles in food logistics and operations, while Tulsa has a concentration of food manufacturing and processing employers. Smaller cities like Enid and Ardmore also host agricultural processing facilities that occasionally hire internationally educated workers.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a STEM or food science degree tend to be the strongest fit for OPT, including food quality assurance specialist, food scientist, process engineer, and supply chain analyst. Production supervisor and operations management positions may also qualify when the employer can connect the role to a relevant degree field. General labor and unskilled positions typically do not qualify for OPT authorization.
How do I find food & beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate is a job platform built specifically for international students and F-1 OPT holders, with filters to surface food & beverage employers in Oklahoma that have a history of sponsoring work authorization. Rather than sorting through general job boards, you can search directly for OPT-eligible roles in this industry and state, saving time during a period when your work authorization window may be limited.
Are there any Oklahoma-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the food & beverage industry?
Oklahoma's food & beverage sector is heavily tied to agriculture and meat processing, which means many available roles are in rural or semi-rural areas rather than major metros. If your degree is in food science, agricultural science, or a related STEM field, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which significantly increases your value to employers weighing the cost of future H-1B visa sponsorship. Always confirm your specific OPT eligibility with your designated school official.