Associate Marketing Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Associate Marketing Manager roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from consumer brands, tech companies, and agencies. Your specialty occupation case rests on a directly related marketing or business degree. Many employers file LCAs well before the annual H-1B registration window, so timing your job search around the October-to-February recruiting cycle matters.
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The Associate Manager, Foodservice Marketing will support the development and execution of branded marketing programs across foodservice channels. Reporting to a Senior Manager, this role helps translate established brand and business strategies into actionable marketing activities that support operator needs, drive product adoption, and enable sales growth.
Under the direction of the Senior Manager, the Associate Manager will coordinate and execute assigned campaign components, operator solutions, and customer-facing programs, including sales tools, promotions, and digital content. This role tracks assigned project spending and coordinates agency deliverables, partnering with Sales, Culinary, R&D, and Operations to help ensure programs are relevant, practical, and easy for operators to execute.
Key Responsibilities
Foodservice Brand & Campaign Execution
- Support the development and execution of branded foodservice marketing campaigns for prepared foods, including seasonal programs, operator solutions, and product launches, under the direction of the Senior Manager.
- Apply established brand direction and operator insights to assigned marketing materials and activities that address ease of preparation, menu versatility, labor savings, and profitability.
- Coordinate assigned marketing activities across key foodservice channels (QSR, Convenience, K-12, Healthcare, and Commercial), following agreed plans and priorities.
- Review marketing materials for alignment with brand standards and operator needs, incorporating feedback and obtaining required approvals before release.
Operator Solutions & Customer Marketing
- Coordinate development of assigned operator-focused materials and solutions, including selling tools, menu concepts, merchandising, equipment program materials, and promotional materials.
- Support Sales and Category teams in developing customer-specific materials and programs that support sell-in, menu placement, and volume growth.
- Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for customer presentations, sales meetings, and foodservice trade shows; participate as needed.
- Coordinate input from Culinary, R&D, and Operations to support the delivery of operator-ready solutions, escalating questions and barriers to the Senior Manager.
Agency & Project Management
- Coordinate day-to-day agency activities for assigned deliverables, including feedback, timelines, and project status updates.
- Draft agency briefs using agreed campaign objectives for Senior Manager review, and track deliverables against approved timelines and budgets.
- Maintain project schedules and coordinate multiple assigned deliverables, flagging scope changes, competing priorities, and timing risks to the Senior Manager.
- Track spending and invoices against approved project budgets, flag variances, and obtain approval for changes to scope or spending.
Insights, Measurement & Optimization
- Compile market data, operator insights, and performance metrics to support campaign execution and identify potential improvements for Senior Manager review.
- Work with insights and analytics teams to gather program results and summarize learnings and recommendations.
- Support test-and-learn activities by coordinating execution, tracking results, and documenting opportunities to improve marketing ROI.
Collaboration & Team Support
- Coordinate with Brand, Digital, Shopper, and Sales teams to keep assigned deliverables aligned with integrated marketing plans.
- Contribute to team projects, share learnings, and seek feedback to build foodservice marketing capabilities.
- Respond to unplanned customer or sales requests, aligning priorities and timing with the Senior Manager in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field required.
Experience
- 2 years of marketing or related experience, preferably within foodservice, consumer packaged goods, or a related industry.
- Experience contributing to marketing campaigns, customer marketing, or operator-focused projects.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate assigned projects and deadlines.
- Ability to apply brand direction and operator insights to practical marketing materials and activities.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and coordinate deliverables with external agencies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to incorporate feedback and provide clear project updates.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with digital marketing tools a plus.
Supervisory Responsibility
- No direct reports; contributes as an individual contributor and collaborates with team members.
Travel
- Approximately 5–7 trips annually, including customer meetings and trade shows.
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Job Summary
The Associate Manager, Foodservice Marketing will support the development and execution of branded marketing programs across foodservice channels. Reporting to a Senior Manager, this role helps translate established brand and business strategies into actionable marketing activities that support operator needs, drive product adoption, and enable sales growth.
Under the direction of the Senior Manager, the Associate Manager will coordinate and execute assigned campaign components, operator solutions, and customer-facing programs, including sales tools, promotions, and digital content. This role tracks assigned project spending and coordinates agency deliverables, partnering with Sales, Culinary, R&D, and Operations to help ensure programs are relevant, practical, and easy for operators to execute.
Key Responsibilities
Foodservice Brand & Campaign Execution
- Support the development and execution of branded foodservice marketing campaigns for prepared foods, including seasonal programs, operator solutions, and product launches, under the direction of the Senior Manager.
- Apply established brand direction and operator insights to assigned marketing materials and activities that address ease of preparation, menu versatility, labor savings, and profitability.
- Coordinate assigned marketing activities across key foodservice channels (QSR, Convenience, K-12, Healthcare, and Commercial), following agreed plans and priorities.
- Review marketing materials for alignment with brand standards and operator needs, incorporating feedback and obtaining required approvals before release.
Operator Solutions & Customer Marketing
- Coordinate development of assigned operator-focused materials and solutions, including selling tools, menu concepts, merchandising, equipment program materials, and promotional materials.
- Support Sales and Category teams in developing customer-specific materials and programs that support sell-in, menu placement, and volume growth.
- Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for customer presentations, sales meetings, and foodservice trade shows; participate as needed.
- Coordinate input from Culinary, R&D, and Operations to support the delivery of operator-ready solutions, escalating questions and barriers to the Senior Manager.
Agency & Project Management
- Coordinate day-to-day agency activities for assigned deliverables, including feedback, timelines, and project status updates.
- Draft agency briefs using agreed campaign objectives for Senior Manager review, and track deliverables against approved timelines and budgets.
- Maintain project schedules and coordinate multiple assigned deliverables, flagging scope changes, competing priorities, and timing risks to the Senior Manager.
- Track spending and invoices against approved project budgets, flag variances, and obtain approval for changes to scope or spending.
Insights, Measurement & Optimization
- Compile market data, operator insights, and performance metrics to support campaign execution and identify potential improvements for Senior Manager review.
- Work with insights and analytics teams to gather program results and summarize learnings and recommendations.
- Support test-and-learn activities by coordinating execution, tracking results, and documenting opportunities to improve marketing ROI.
Collaboration & Team Support
- Coordinate with Brand, Digital, Shopper, and Sales teams to keep assigned deliverables aligned with integrated marketing plans.
- Contribute to team projects, share learnings, and seek feedback to build foodservice marketing capabilities.
- Respond to unplanned customer or sales requests, aligning priorities and timing with the Senior Manager in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field required.
Experience
- 2 years of marketing or related experience, preferably within foodservice, consumer packaged goods, or a related industry.
- Experience contributing to marketing campaigns, customer marketing, or operator-focused projects.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate assigned projects and deadlines.
- Ability to apply brand direction and operator insights to practical marketing materials and activities.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and coordinate deliverables with external agencies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to incorporate feedback and provide clear project updates.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with digital marketing tools a plus.
Supervisory Responsibility
- No direct reports; contributes as an individual contributor and collaborates with team members.
Travel
- Approximately 5–7 trips annually, including customer meetings and trade shows.
All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Marketing Manager
Frame your degree as directly related
Consular officers and USCIS scrutinize whether your degree field directly supports the role. A marketing, communications, or business degree strengthens your specialty occupation case far more than a broadly related social sciences credential.
Search LCA filings by job title
Before applying anywhere, run the job title through the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have filed certified LCAs for Associate Marketing Manager roles. This reveals real sponsorship history, not just stated policy on a careers page.
Target employers with cross-functional marketing teams
Large consumer goods companies, SaaS platforms, and healthcare brands routinely sponsor this title because the role sits at the intersection of data, creative, and strategy. Those employers already have immigration counsel on retainer and move faster through the LCA and I-129 process.
Time your offer negotiations around LCA certification
Your employer must get the LCA certified by DOL before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. Build at least two to three weeks of LCA lead time into your start date conversation so your employer isn't scrambling after you've already given notice elsewhere.
Use Migrate Mate to verify an employer's sponsorship track record
Pull up any employer on Migrate Mate before your first-round interview to confirm verified LCA filing history for marketing roles. Knowing their filing pattern lets you ask informed questions about their sponsorship process without signaling inexperience.
Prepare a portfolio that quantifies marketing impact
USCIS adjudicators evaluating specialty occupation petitions respond to documentation showing analytical and strategic responsibilities. Campaign performance data, A/B test results, and attribution reports in your portfolio reinforce that the role requires degree-level expertise, not just executional skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Marketing Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases, provided the employer documents that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as marketing, business administration, or communications. Roles that accept any degree, or that treat the degree as a preference rather than a requirement, are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence from USCIS. The job description you receive with your offer letter should explicitly state the degree requirement.
Which visa types are realistic for Associate Marketing Manager candidates?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted and requires no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. TN visa status is not available for marketing management roles, as the USMCA profession list does not include that occupation. Each option requires the employer to file an LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Associate Marketing Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for marketing roles, searchable by city and job type. This shows you which companies have gone through the sponsorship process for this specific title rather than relying on unverified claims on careers pages.
Will a three-year bachelor's degree from Australia or the UK satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
USCIS accepts three-year degrees from Australia and the UK as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree for specialty occupation purposes, provided the degree is in a directly related field. Some employers request a credential evaluation from an organization like Educational Credential Evaluators to document equivalency before including it in the petition. Having that evaluation ready before the offer stage speeds up the LCA and I-129 process.
Can my employer use PERM labor certification to sponsor me for a green card in this role?
Yes. Associate Marketing Manager roles can support EB-2 or EB-3 green card petitions through PERM labor certification, which requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. The process typically takes one to two years before an I-140 petition can be filed, and backlogs for applicants born in India or China can extend the total timeline significantly. Many employers initiate PERM while you're already working on H-1B status.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Marketing Manager jobs?
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.