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Are you competitive, driven and goal-oriented?
Do you like to interact with people and build relationships?
Have you ever wanted to run your own business?
Consider joining our Management Development Program!
THE OPPORTUNITY
The South Division of Hajoca has a Management Development Program to attract, develop, and retain world-class leaders. Trainees are exposed to every facet of the business by being an active member of the team in operations and sales, working with contractors, and traveling to other profit centers in the region. We have had tremendous success with our development program that has been around since the 1990’s. Our program will set you up for success in a long-term leadership role in a very unique business model.
Our program:
- Warehouse and Counter (9 months): You’ll gain a great foundation of the team and business in this phase. Time will be spent understanding, performing, and mastering the logistics of getting materials in and out of the business. In addition, you’ll work on the counter interacting with customers and learning product, spend time out in the field learning how products are applied, and visit other locations to see how they operate.
- Inside Sales (9 months): You’ll learn to interact with our existing customers, provide solutions to their problems and develop relationships.
- Outsides Sales (2 years): Here you’ll work to capture new accounts and grow existing accounts. You’ll become partners with them in their business as you develop relationships with them.
- Leadership and Operations (6 months): This part of our program will focus on operations management and leadership training.
Trainees who master every step of the program are offered an opportunity to lead a team, manage a multi-million-dollar business and reap the financial rewards that come with that.
REGION GROWTH
The South Division of Hajoca is looking to grow aggressively in both sales and new locations. Our decentralized structure demands we employ the very best management and sales teams. To find out more about our development program, leadership opportunity, unique business model, and core values, visit our careers website at www.HajocaCareersSouth.com.
ABOUT HAJOCA:
And oh, by the way, we sell plumbing. But to us, it's not about the product that we sell, but about the opportunity to run your own business, pick your own team, invest in the people around you, and have no cap on your compensation.
Hajoca Corporation is the nation’s largest privately held wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, industrial pipes-valves-fittings, pool and waterworks supplies for residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction. We have over 400 locations, called Profit Centers, throughout the United States, representing the premier product lines in our industry.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's Degree
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- An ability and willingness to work in all areas in the region applied
- A strong desire to lead a team and run your own business
- Experience leading teams, groups, clubs, or sports teams
- Demonstrated leadership skills in professional, educational, and/or social experiences
- Goal-orientation, a competitive spirit, and a take-charge attitude
- The ability to perform a wide range of tasks, with an equal blend of interpersonal and analytical skills
- Entry-level work experience in people or project supervision, sales, operations, and/or customer service is a plus
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Annual compensation reviews
- Monthly car allowance during outside sales portion of the program
- Relocation assistance between phases (if applicable) and at completion of program
The benefits of working with us:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
- Full-time and part-time benefits
- 401(k)
- Retirement cash account with company contributions
- Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
EEOC Statement
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca values diversity, equity and inclusion and this policy applies to all employment practices at Hajoca. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.
Background Screening Statement
We are a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
Hajoca Corporation—Developing Entrepreneurs—since 1858
Are you competitive, driven and goal-oriented?
Do you like to interact with people and build relationships?
Have you ever wanted to run your own business?
Consider joining our Management Development Program!
THE OPPORTUNITY
The South Division of Hajoca has a Management Development Program to attract, develop, and retain world-class leaders. Trainees are exposed to every facet of the business by being an active member of the team in operations and sales, working with contractors, and traveling to other profit centers in the region. We have had tremendous success with our development program that has been around since the 1990’s. Our program will set you up for success in a long-term leadership role in a very unique business model.
Our program:
- Warehouse and Counter (9 months): You’ll gain a great foundation of the team and business in this phase. Time will be spent understanding, performing, and mastering the logistics of getting materials in and out of the business. In addition, you’ll work on the counter interacting with customers and learning product, spend time out in the field learning how products are applied, and visit other locations to see how they operate.
- Inside Sales (9 months): You’ll learn to interact with our existing customers, provide solutions to their problems and develop relationships.
- Outsides Sales (2 years): Here you’ll work to capture new accounts and grow existing accounts. You’ll become partners with them in their business as you develop relationships with them.
- Leadership and Operations (6 months): This part of our program will focus on operations management and leadership training.
Trainees who master every step of the program are offered an opportunity to lead a team, manage a multi-million-dollar business and reap the financial rewards that come with that.
REGION GROWTH
The South Division of Hajoca is looking to grow aggressively in both sales and new locations. Our decentralized structure demands we employ the very best management and sales teams. To find out more about our development program, leadership opportunity, unique business model, and core values, visit our careers website at www.HajocaCareersSouth.com.
ABOUT HAJOCA:
And oh, by the way, we sell plumbing. But to us, it's not about the product that we sell, but about the opportunity to run your own business, pick your own team, invest in the people around you, and have no cap on your compensation.
Hajoca Corporation is the nation’s largest privately held wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, industrial pipes-valves-fittings, pool and waterworks supplies for residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction. We have over 400 locations, called Profit Centers, throughout the United States, representing the premier product lines in our industry.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's Degree
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- An ability and willingness to work in all areas in the region applied
- A strong desire to lead a team and run your own business
- Experience leading teams, groups, clubs, or sports teams
- Demonstrated leadership skills in professional, educational, and/or social experiences
- Goal-orientation, a competitive spirit, and a take-charge attitude
- The ability to perform a wide range of tasks, with an equal blend of interpersonal and analytical skills
- Entry-level work experience in people or project supervision, sales, operations, and/or customer service is a plus
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Annual compensation reviews
- Monthly car allowance during outside sales portion of the program
- Relocation assistance between phases (if applicable) and at completion of program
The benefits of working with us:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
- Full-time and part-time benefits
- 401(k)
- Retirement cash account with company contributions
- Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
EEOC Statement
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca values diversity, equity and inclusion and this policy applies to all employment practices at Hajoca. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.
Background Screening Statement
We are a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Inside Sales Manager
Align your credentials to the Trainee category
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of related work experience, or five years of relevant experience without a degree. Gather documentation proving your sales management background before contacting any host employer.
Target employers with formal sales training structures
J-1 training plans must show structured, progressive skill development, not routine work. Focus your search on companies with rotational sales programs, mentorship tracks, or defined sales methodology training where your Inside Sales Manager role fits that framework.
Search for J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Inside Sales Manager positions at U.S. employers who have hosted J-1 participants before. Employers familiar with the training plan requirement move faster and create fewer complications during the sponsorship process.
Verify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants from certain countries or funded programs must return home for two years after their exchange. Confirm your status before accepting an offer, since this requirement affects any future H-1B visa or green card path with the same employer.
Request a detailed training plan from your host employer
Your designated sponsor, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, will require a completed DS-7002 training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Ask your prospective host employer to draft this document during the offer stage, not after you have accepted.
Confirm the J-1 program duration matches your training goals
The Trainee category allows up to 18 months, while the Specialist category can extend to 18 months as well, but program length must reflect actual training objectives. Misaligned timelines are a common reason designated sponsors request revisions before issuing the DS-2019.
Inside Sales Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Inside Sales Manager role?
Most Inside Sales Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers business, commerce, and marketing disciplines. If you have highly specialized expertise in a narrowly defined area of sales operations or revenue management, the Specialist category may apply. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your credentials, proposed training plan, and program objectives.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an Inside Sales Manager?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 and monitor your program compliance. Your hiring company is the host employer. The host works with the designated sponsor to complete the DS-7002 training plan and satisfy program requirements before the DS-2019 is issued.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Inside Sales Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search Inside Sales Manager roles at U.S. employers who have previously participated in exchange visitor programs, making it easier to identify hosts already familiar with the training plan and DS-2019 process. Employers with no prior J-1 experience often underestimate the documentation required, which can delay or derail an otherwise solid offer.
Can an Inside Sales Manager role qualify if it involves mostly routine sales work?
No. The J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs require structured training with progressive skill development, not repetitive day-to-day sales tasks. Your training plan must show clear learning objectives tied to sales management competencies, such as pipeline analysis, team coaching, or CRM strategy. A role that amounts to executing a standard quota without any developmental component will not meet program criteria.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Inside Sales Manager candidates?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 program was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years after your J-1 ends before you can change to H-1B status or apply for a green card with the same or a different U.S. employer.