Food & Beverage Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's food & beverage industry centers around agriculture processing, with major employers like Tyson Foods in Springdale (cross-border), Love's Travel Stops in Oklahoma City, and Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores headquartered in Tuttle. The state's central location makes it a distribution hub for national brands.
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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.
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in OklahomaFood & Beverage Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food & beverage companies sponsor visas in Oklahoma?
Major visa sponsors include Tyson Foods with processing facilities near the Arkansas border, Love's Travel Stops for corporate food service roles in Oklahoma City, and Braum's for specialized dairy operations. Regional distributors like Sysco and U.S. Foods also sponsor for supply chain and operations management positions across Tulsa and Oklahoma City metro areas.
How to find food & beverage visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international candidates with Oklahoma food & beverage employers who sponsor work visas. Focus on processing facilities in eastern Oklahoma near Arkansas, corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City, and distribution centers in Tulsa. Many positions require food safety certifications and supply chain experience.
Which visa types are most common for food & beverage roles in Oklahoma?
H-1B visas are common for food scientists, quality assurance managers, and supply chain analysts at companies like Tyson and Braum's. TN visas work for Canadian and Mexican nationals in food safety roles. L-1 visas are used for international food company transfers, particularly in Oklahoma City's corporate corridor.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most food & beverage sponsorship jobs?
Oklahoma City leads with corporate headquarters like Love's and Braum's, plus distribution centers. Tulsa offers regional food processing and Sysco operations. Eastern Oklahoma near the Arkansas border has meat processing facilities, while Enid and Lawton provide agricultural processing opportunities with smaller but consistent sponsorship programs.
What are prevailing wage considerations for food & beverage roles in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's lower cost of living affects prevailing wages for visa sponsorship. Food scientists and quality managers typically meet H-1B wage requirements, but entry-level positions may struggle. Companies often sponsor for specialized roles like food safety directors or supply chain optimization positions where Oklahoma wages align with federal requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored food & beverage jobs in Oklahoma?
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.