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Sales Assistant roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Intern or Trainee program category, depending on your academic or professional stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form, making sponsorship possible without a lottery or annual cap. Host employers in retail, wholesale, and business development regularly participate.
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Apr 23, 2026
Location
Troy, Michigan, United States
Company
Leggett & Platt
Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.
About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.
Our Sales team partners closely with customers to deliver value through strong relationships, operational excellence, and responsive support. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership, the sales organization plays a critical role in driving customer satisfaction and business growth.
As a Sales Assistant Intern, you’ll gain exposure to strategic customer management while supporting daily sales operations and key accounts. You will support Senior Sales Managers and assist with activities related to a key customer account, specifically Lear. This role provides hands-on experience in sales operations, customer communication, and account support within a professional business environment.
This position is ideal for someone interested in sales, account management, or business development who wants to learn directly from experienced leaders while contributing to meaningful customer-facing work.
So, what will you be doing as a Sales Assistant Intern?
- Senior Manager Support – Provide administrative and operational support to Senior Sales Managers, including preparing materials, tracking action items, and supporting meetings.
- Account Support (Lear) – Assist with day-to-day support for the Lear account, helping ensure timely follow-ups, accurate documentation, and coordinated communication.
- Sales Coordination – Support order tracking, customer requests, and internal coordination between sales, operations, and supply chain teams.
- Customer Communication – Help draft customer-facing materials, summaries, and updates under the guidance of the sales team.
- Data & Reporting – Assist with maintaining sales data, dashboards, forecasts, and basic reporting for assigned accounts.
- Process Support – Help document sales processes and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with internal teams to support customer needs and account deliverables.
- Additional duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Comfort working with data, documents, and basic reporting tools.
- Willingness to learn and support a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Things we consider a plus:
- Interest in sales, account management, or customer relations.
- Experience working with Excel, PowerPoint, or CRM systems.
- Exposure to automotive or manufacturing customers.
- Prior internship, customer service, or administrative experience.
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
Date
Apr 23, 2026
Location
Troy, Michigan, United States
Company
Leggett & Platt
Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.
About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.
Our Sales team partners closely with customers to deliver value through strong relationships, operational excellence, and responsive support. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership, the sales organization plays a critical role in driving customer satisfaction and business growth.
As a Sales Assistant Intern, you’ll gain exposure to strategic customer management while supporting daily sales operations and key accounts. You will support Senior Sales Managers and assist with activities related to a key customer account, specifically Lear. This role provides hands-on experience in sales operations, customer communication, and account support within a professional business environment.
This position is ideal for someone interested in sales, account management, or business development who wants to learn directly from experienced leaders while contributing to meaningful customer-facing work.
So, what will you be doing as a Sales Assistant Intern?
- Senior Manager Support – Provide administrative and operational support to Senior Sales Managers, including preparing materials, tracking action items, and supporting meetings.
- Account Support (Lear) – Assist with day-to-day support for the Lear account, helping ensure timely follow-ups, accurate documentation, and coordinated communication.
- Sales Coordination – Support order tracking, customer requests, and internal coordination between sales, operations, and supply chain teams.
- Customer Communication – Help draft customer-facing materials, summaries, and updates under the guidance of the sales team.
- Data & Reporting – Assist with maintaining sales data, dashboards, forecasts, and basic reporting for assigned accounts.
- Process Support – Help document sales processes and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with internal teams to support customer needs and account deliverables.
- Additional duties as assigned.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Comfort working with data, documents, and basic reporting tools.
- Willingness to learn and support a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Things we consider a plus:
- Interest in sales, account management, or customer relations.
- Experience working with Excel, PowerPoint, or CRM systems.
- Exposure to automotive or manufacturing customers.
- Prior internship, customer service, or administrative experience.
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Assistant
Align your training plan to sales competencies
Your DS-2019 requires a structured training plan tied to measurable objectives. Map your proposed activities to specific sales skills, such as customer relationship management, product demonstration, and territory analysis, so the designated sponsor can approve it without revision.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant post-degree work experience, the Trainee category applies. Applying under the wrong category delays the DS-2019 issuance.
Search for host employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers in sales and retail who are familiar with hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Filtering by role and industry saves time identifying companies already set up for the host-employer compliance requirements.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Designated sponsors confirm that host employers meet federal workplace verification standards. Asking a prospective employer whether they're enrolled in E-Verify before your training plan is submitted prevents last-minute delays in sponsor approval.
Request your DS-2019 before booking travel
The DS-2019 form, issued by your designated sponsor, must be in hand before you apply for a J-1 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate. Host employer offers don't activate your exchange visitor status. Only the sponsor's issuance does.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home country return requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa statuses. Determine whether your program and country of origin trigger this condition before accepting a host employer offer.
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Find Sales Assistant JobsSales Assistant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Sales Assistant roles?
Sales Assistant positions typically fall under the J-1 Intern category if you're a current student, or the Trainee category if you've completed a degree or have relevant professional experience within the past five years. The category determines how your training plan is structured and which designated sponsors can issue your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Sales Assistant position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT act as sponsors by issuing the DS-2019, reviewing your training plan, and monitoring compliance. The hiring company is the host employer and is responsible for your day-to-day work, but it does not hold sponsor status.
How do I find Sales Assistant host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Sales Assistant roles with employers who already have experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Not every employer in retail or business development is familiar with the host-employer requirements, so narrowing to companies with J-1 experience in your search significantly reduces the time spent on outreach that goes nowhere.
Can I work in commission-based sales on a J-1 Trainee visa?
Commission-only compensation is generally not permitted under J-1 Trainee or Intern programs because the arrangement makes it difficult to verify that the role is structured as a training experience rather than standard employment. Your training plan must reflect a structured learning objective, and your compensation should be predictable and documented in the plan approved by your designated sponsor.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Sales Assistant J-1 participants?
It can. Whether the requirement applies depends on your country of origin, your source of funding, and your field of activity. If your home country's government funded your exchange program, or if your field appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country, you may be subject to the requirement. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before you accept a host employer offer.
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