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Consultant roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program sponsorship, depending on your career stage and field. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the consulting firm or agency serves as your host employer. No lottery, no annual cap.
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IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an upbeat, focused, high-energy individual to join our Inside Sales team. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented and tenacious with a natural sales instinct. You will have experience working with technology and assisting customers. We are looking for a self-starter that will support our rapidly growing global customer base. This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA area office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead follow up for transactional sales and data input for processing
- Conduct cold outbound calls and qualify inbound sales leads to communicate IXL's value proposition to new global users and to identify their requirements for the sales team
- Ensure the timely processing of leads and assist with and support sales campaigns
- Identify growth opportunities for the sales teams to ensure growth attainment
- Conduct web application product demonstrations virtually using screen share technology
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree
- 1 year of customer service, inside sales or education experience, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry
- A high level of self-motivation, energy, and drive to succeed
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal (telephone) and written communications skills
- Understanding of web applications
- Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus
- Salesforce.com experience is a plus
COMPENSATION
- The base hourly rate for this full-time position is $28 to $33 per hour + commission eligibility + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay ranges for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
INTRODUCTION
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an upbeat, focused, high-energy individual to join our Inside Sales team. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented and tenacious with a natural sales instinct. You will have experience working with technology and assisting customers. We are looking for a self-starter that will support our rapidly growing global customer base. This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA area office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead follow up for transactional sales and data input for processing
- Conduct cold outbound calls and qualify inbound sales leads to communicate IXL's value proposition to new global users and to identify their requirements for the sales team
- Ensure the timely processing of leads and assist with and support sales campaigns
- Identify growth opportunities for the sales teams to ensure growth attainment
- Conduct web application product demonstrations virtually using screen share technology
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree
- 1 year of customer service, inside sales or education experience, preferably within the ed-tech or software industry
- A high level of self-motivation, energy, and drive to succeed
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal (telephone) and written communications skills
- Understanding of web applications
- Ability to accommodate various global time zones is a plus
- Salesforce.com experience is a plus
COMPENSATION
- The base hourly rate for this full-time position is $28 to $33 per hour + commission eligibility + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay ranges for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Consultant
Document your consulting specialty before applying
Your DS-2019 training plan must map directly to a defined consulting discipline, whether management, IT, or financial consulting. Gather performance reviews, project summaries, and credentials that establish your specialization before approaching host employers or designated sponsors.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist eligibility early
Trainee category applies if you have a degree plus one year of experience or five years of experience without a degree. Specialist requires expertise in a field with internationally recognized standards. Misidentifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance and can derail an offer.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned consulting roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter consulting positions at host employers with J-1 sponsorship history. Targeting firms that have hosted exchange visitors before significantly shortens the coordination time between offer acceptance and DS-2019 issuance.
Ask host employers about their designated sponsor relationship
Consulting firms rarely hold designated sponsor status themselves. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the employer has an existing relationship with an organization like Cultural Vistas or AIPT, or whether you'll need to arrange your own sponsor.
Verify your role clears the 2-year home residency requirement
If your consulting specialty is government-funded or your home country has a skills shortage agreement with the U.S., you may face a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan to O*NET occupation standards
Designated sponsors cross-reference your DS-2019 training plan against recognized occupation definitions. Pull the O*NET profile for your consulting specialty and ensure your planned activities match the listed tasks and knowledge requirements to avoid training plan rejection.
Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Consultant role?
Most consulting roles fall under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies to recent graduates or early-career professionals gaining structured work experience in a recognized field like management or IT consulting. Specialist applies to established consultants with internationally recognized expertise. Your career stage and credentials, not the job title alone, determine which category a designated sponsor will approve.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Consultant?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your consulting employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or InterExchange issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. The consulting firm or agency is your host employer. If the host has no existing sponsor relationship, you'll need to establish one before your start date.
How do I find consulting host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Search Migrate Mate to identify consulting firms and agencies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Prior hosting experience matters because the employer already understands the DS-2019 process, training plan requirements, and designated sponsor coordination, which reduces delays between your offer and your program start date.
Can I switch consulting clients or projects while on J-1 status?
Switching projects within the same host employer is generally permissible if the work stays within your approved training plan objectives. Moving to a different host employer requires a new DS-2019 from your designated sponsor and potentially a new training plan. Your program category, Trainee or Specialist, governs how much flexibility your sponsor can authorize mid-program.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect Consultant J-1 holders?
It can, depending on your nationality and funding source. If your home government funded your exchange program, or your field appears on your country's skills shortage list, USCIS may impose a two-year home residency requirement before you can change to H-1B visa or another work status. Confirm your exposure with your designated sponsor before signing a consulting offer.