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Sales Consultant roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while your host employer runs the day-to-day training program.
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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 Sales Consultant
Align your sales experience to training objectives
J-1 Trainee programs require a formal training plan tied to your field of study or prior work. Document your sales background, including CRM tools, territory management, and client acquisition methods, so your host employer can build a credible 72-month plan.
Verify host employers have designated sponsor relationships
Not every company offering sales roles can host a J-1 exchange visitor. Confirm your prospective employer has an existing agreement with a State Department-designated sponsor like Cultural Vistas or AIPT before accepting any offer.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible sales roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively posting Sales Consultant positions that align with J-1 exchange visitor programs, saving you time filtering roles from companies unfamiliar with the host employer process.
Clarify whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Sales Consultant placements funded by your home government or in fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your program category and funding source with your designated sponsor before signing a training agreement.
Structure your DS-2019 start date around sales cycles
J-1 programs require your training to begin within 30 days of your DS-2019 start date. Coordinate with your host employer to align your start with onboarding cycles, Q1 territory assignments, or annual sales kickoff events to avoid a delayed activation.
Prepare a degree-equivalency statement for non-U.S. credentials
Designated sponsors must verify that Trainee applicants hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. If your sales or business qualification comes from a non-U.S. institution, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before submitting your program application.
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Find Sales Consultant JobsSales Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Sales Consultant role?
Current students completing a sales or business degree typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category, which requires enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. Working professionals with a relevant degree and at least one year of post-graduation sales experience generally qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which supports more advanced, structured training programs of up to 18 months.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if the employer is just the host?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or InterExchange, not your employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your program. Your host employer runs the sales training program but does not hold sponsoring authority under the Exchange Visitor Program regulations.
Can I work independently with clients as a J-1 Sales Consultant trainee?
Your J-1 training plan must describe structured, supervised learning objectives rather than independent revenue-generating work. A Sales Consultant training program can include client-facing activities, pipeline management, and product demonstrations, but these must be framed as skill-development activities with supervisor oversight. Purely commission-driven independent sales work may not satisfy the training requirement your designated sponsor must certify.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors for sales positions?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Sales Consultant roles with employers familiar with the J-1 host employer process. Many companies hiring in sales are unaware of their responsibilities as a host organization, so finding employers already oriented toward exchange visitor programs significantly reduces friction during the offer and training plan approval stages.
Does a Sales Consultant J-1 program carry a two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on two factors: whether your home country government funded your exchange program, and whether your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for your occupational field. Sales roles are not universally subject to the two-year requirement, but you must confirm your specific circumstances with your designated sponsor before your DS-2019 is issued, as the requirement affects future U.S. visa eligibility.
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