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Sales Development Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on your experience level. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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Location: Onsite | Hatfield, PA
Start Date: June 2027 | Program Duration: 1 Year
What Is the Leadership Development Program?
Clemens Food Group’s Leadership Development Program is a one-year rotational experience designed to prepare early-career professionals for future opportunities within the organization. Through hands-on learning, cross-functional projects, mentorship, and cohort-based development sessions, you will strengthen the leadership, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to transition into a full-time role after completing the program.
About Sales and Marketing at Clemens Food Group
Our Sales and Marketing teams connect the farm to the family table. Together, they drive growth, strengthen customer partnerships, and share the story behind our products and purpose.
Our Sales teams build relationships with retail, foodservice, and distribution partners while helping ensure our products meet customers’ needs. Our Marketing teams turn market trends, consumer behavior, product knowledge, and brand strategy into initiatives that support customers and move the business forward.
Through this program, you will gain experience across both functions while learning how data, communication, customer relationships, and cross-functional collaboration contribute to business growth.
Your Year in Sales & Marketing
During this one-year program, you will rotate through multiple areas that provide a 360° view of our Sales and Marketing operations and supporting cross-functional partners:
- Sales Operations Management: Support forecasting, reporting, customer requests, sales activities, and cross-functional problem-solving.
- Sales: Participate in customer visits, product cuttings, food shows, sales coaching, and other customer-facing activities.
- Marketing: Assist with marketing materials, product training, sales tools, and branded portfolio projects.
- Category Management and Business Insights: Analyze sales and market data while supporting category reviews, customer presentations, and growth initiatives.
- Project Management: Support product launches, project timelines, stakeholder updates, and cross-functional communication throughout the commercialization process.
What You Will Gain
- Experience across several areas of Sales, Marketing, and commercial operations
- Exposure to customer relationship management, forecasting, business analytics, and category strategy
- An understanding of how Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, and other teams work together
- Opportunities to contribute to customer initiatives, product launches, and business projects
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders
- Development in communication, problem-solving, project management, and analytical thinking
- Preparation for a full-time opportunity within Clemens Food Group following successful completion of the program
Who Is Eligible?
- Students graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field
- Candidates with demonstrated leadership through academics, internships, employment, projects, athletics, or campus involvement
- Candidates with experience demonstrating teamwork, communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving
- Individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Individuals who are open to working on-site and visiting a pork production facility, which may include cold temperatures and unique sights and smells
- Candidates who are available to begin the program in June 2027
We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close before Friday, December 11, 2026, if the program cohort is filled.
Agency Statement
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
Disclaimer & EEOC Statement:
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
Sales Leadership Development Program
Location: Onsite | Hatfield, PA
Start Date: June 2027 | Program Duration: 1 Year
What Is the Leadership Development Program?
Clemens Food Group’s Leadership Development Program is a one-year rotational experience designed to prepare early-career professionals for future opportunities within the organization. Through hands-on learning, cross-functional projects, mentorship, and cohort-based development sessions, you will strengthen the leadership, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to transition into a full-time role after completing the program.
About Sales and Marketing at Clemens Food Group
Our Sales and Marketing teams connect the farm to the family table. Together, they drive growth, strengthen customer partnerships, and share the story behind our products and purpose.
Our Sales teams build relationships with retail, foodservice, and distribution partners while helping ensure our products meet customers’ needs. Our Marketing teams turn market trends, consumer behavior, product knowledge, and brand strategy into initiatives that support customers and move the business forward.
Through this program, you will gain experience across both functions while learning how data, communication, customer relationships, and cross-functional collaboration contribute to business growth.
Your Year in Sales & Marketing
During this one-year program, you will rotate through multiple areas that provide a 360° view of our Sales and Marketing operations and supporting cross-functional partners:
- Sales Operations Management: Support forecasting, reporting, customer requests, sales activities, and cross-functional problem-solving.
- Sales: Participate in customer visits, product cuttings, food shows, sales coaching, and other customer-facing activities.
- Marketing: Assist with marketing materials, product training, sales tools, and branded portfolio projects.
- Category Management and Business Insights: Analyze sales and market data while supporting category reviews, customer presentations, and growth initiatives.
- Project Management: Support product launches, project timelines, stakeholder updates, and cross-functional communication throughout the commercialization process.
What You Will Gain
- Experience across several areas of Sales, Marketing, and commercial operations
- Exposure to customer relationship management, forecasting, business analytics, and category strategy
- An understanding of how Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, and other teams work together
- Opportunities to contribute to customer initiatives, product launches, and business projects
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders
- Development in communication, problem-solving, project management, and analytical thinking
- Preparation for a full-time opportunity within Clemens Food Group following successful completion of the program
Who Is Eligible?
- Students graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field
- Candidates with demonstrated leadership through academics, internships, employment, projects, athletics, or campus involvement
- Candidates with experience demonstrating teamwork, communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving
- Individuals who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Individuals who are open to working on-site and visiting a pork production facility, which may include cold temperatures and unique sights and smells
- Candidates who are available to begin the program in June 2027
We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close before Friday, December 11, 2026, if the program cohort is filled.
Agency Statement
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
Disclaimer & EEOC Statement:
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Development Manager
Align your training plan with SDR progression
Your DS-2019 requires a structured training plan. Map your proposed activities to concrete sales development competencies, pipeline management, and CRM workflows so the designated sponsor can document a clear skills-building trajectory distinct from ordinary employment.
Verify the home residency requirement before accepting offers
Some J-1 visa Trainee placements in business or sales carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific program category triggers it, since it affects any future H-1B visa or green card plans.
Target host employers with existing J-1 host agreements
Companies that have already signed host agreements with a designated sponsor can move faster on your placement. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented J-1 sponsorship history in sales and business development roles.
Distinguish yourself with measurable pipeline outcomes
Sales Development Manager candidates must demonstrate specialty beyond general business skills. Document quota attainment, outbound sequence metrics, and revenue contributed so the designated sponsor can justify the training objective and host employers can evaluate your fit quickly.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host employer
J-1 Trainee hosts must pay the prevailing wage for the role and location. Cross-reference the compensation offered against the OFLC Wage Search before signing any offer letter to ensure the host employer meets DOL standards.
Sequence your DS-2019 timeline around sponsor processing windows
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas and CIEE have their own review timelines before issuing your DS-2019. Build at least six to eight weeks of sponsor processing time into your start-date negotiations with the host employer to avoid gaps.
Sales Development Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Sales Development Manager role?
The Trainee category is the standard fit for professionals who have a degree and at least one year of work experience outside the United States. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program and pursuing the role as a supervised practicum, the Intern category applies instead. Both require a designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 and approve a formal training plan before you can begin work.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Sales Development Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring company itself. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, and AIPT issue the DS-2019, administer compliance, and sign off on your training plan. The company offering you the Sales Development Manager role is the host employer, not the sponsor, and the two entities play separate legal roles throughout your program.
How do I find U.S. companies willing to host a J-1 Sales Development Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers with a documented history of hosting international professionals in sales and business development roles. Because J-1 hosting requires the company to sign a formal agreement with a designated sponsor and commit to a training plan, narrowing your search to experienced host employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and educating each company from scratch.
Does a J-1 Trainee placement in sales trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your home country and the funding source for your program. J-1 Trainee participants whose home country appears on a skills list published by the State Department, or whose program is government-funded, are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Your designated sponsor must assess this at the time of DS-2019 issuance, and the requirement will appear on your visa stamp if it applies.
Can a Sales Development Manager on J-1 status transition to an H-1B later?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement must be resolved first if it applies to you. If your J-1 program did not trigger Section 212(e), you can pursue H-1B sponsorship from a new employer through the standard cap lottery process. If the requirement does apply, you either return home for two years or obtain a waiver from USCIS before any change of status is possible.