J-1 Visa Sales Development Representative Jobs
Sales Development Representative roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hiring company serves as your host. No lottery, no annual cap.
See All Sales Development Representative JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 29+ Sales Development Representative jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 29+ Sales Development Representative jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Sales Development Representative roles.
Get Access To All JobsAt Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.
Sales Development Representative Intern
Why We Have This Role
As a Professional Sales Intern, you'll get hands-on experience with the entire sales cycle. You'll work alongside Sales Development Representatives and Account Executives to prospect, cold call, and be a part of their largest client-facing meetings. If that doesn't sound awesome enough, over 80% of our Sales Interns have received offers to return full-time after graduation.
How You’ll Find Success
- You identify key decision makers and/or key influencers within an organization across many different departments
- You understand the impact our products have on our customers
- You articulate to prospects how our tools can help their organizations get to the next level with real-time data
- You work well with teammates, like to strategize, and plan out creative methods to generate more business opportunities
- You use rejection as fuel to motivate and push you to work harder and smarter
- You’re a self-starter, competitive, and driven. You see the bigger picture. You don’t settle for mediocrity
How You’ll Grow
Sales Development is a rapidly growing division within the sales organization. The purpose of the department is to:
- Generate qualified pipeline that progresses through the sales funnel, generating new closed revenue.
- To develop new quota-carrying Account Executives.
Due to hyper-growth, we’re constantly looking for hungry and driven individuals who are passionate about a career in corporate sales.
Things You’ll Do
- Extensive sales and product training
- Prospect new clients to build out your pipeline
- Set and execute discovery meetings with future Qualtrics clients
- Work collaboratively with our team of account executives, tech sales, and the rest of the force needed to close a deal through the entire sales cycle
- Track all prospecting, leads, meetings and daily tasks
- Complete two sales projects within your 12 week internship
- Ride one of our many scooters through the office in celebration when you set your first meeting
What We’re Looking For On Your Resume
- On track for obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree (no specific major)
- Sales Experience Preferred (not required)
- Sales Experience could include; sales internships, sales minor, sales program/club, SDR experiences, inside sales, door-to-door sales, any cold calling experiences, etc
What You Should Know About This Team
- This role sits in the following location: Provo, UT
- Competitive Pay: Hourly Wage + Commissions
- The SDR team operates in a fast-paced environment where setting and achieving goals is paramount. You'll be part of a results-driven culture that celebrates both individual contributions and collective achievements. Regular recognition of successes fosters motivation and enthusiasm among team members
Our Team’s Favorite Perks and Benefits
- Wellness Bonus: Every quarter you will receive $300 or $1,200 annually to use on a wide variety of wellness benefits. (Ex: monthly gym pass, athletic clothing, massages, camping gear, financial planner, etc).
- Free lunch, snacks, drinks, massage chairs, table tennis, an onsite gym, and more
- Gardens area where you can work outside, take a walk, or play with your dog
- Soft serve ice cream - served all day
The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life. #hybrid
Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family & Medical Leave Act, Equal Opportunity Employment, Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.
Not finding a role that’s the right fit for now? Qualtrics Insiders is the one-stop shop for all things Qualtrics Life. Sign up for exclusive access to content created with you in mind and get the scoop on what we have going on at Qualtrics - upcoming events, behind the scenes stories from the team, interview tips, hot jobs, and more. No spam - we promise! You'll hear from us two times a month max with fresh, totally tailored info - so be sure to stay connected as you explore your best role and company fit.
At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.
Sales Development Representative Intern
Why We Have This Role
As a Professional Sales Intern, you'll get hands-on experience with the entire sales cycle. You'll work alongside Sales Development Representatives and Account Executives to prospect, cold call, and be a part of their largest client-facing meetings. If that doesn't sound awesome enough, over 80% of our Sales Interns have received offers to return full-time after graduation.
How You’ll Find Success
- You identify key decision makers and/or key influencers within an organization across many different departments
- You understand the impact our products have on our customers
- You articulate to prospects how our tools can help their organizations get to the next level with real-time data
- You work well with teammates, like to strategize, and plan out creative methods to generate more business opportunities
- You use rejection as fuel to motivate and push you to work harder and smarter
- You’re a self-starter, competitive, and driven. You see the bigger picture. You don’t settle for mediocrity
How You’ll Grow
Sales Development is a rapidly growing division within the sales organization. The purpose of the department is to:
- Generate qualified pipeline that progresses through the sales funnel, generating new closed revenue.
- To develop new quota-carrying Account Executives.
Due to hyper-growth, we’re constantly looking for hungry and driven individuals who are passionate about a career in corporate sales.
Things You’ll Do
- Extensive sales and product training
- Prospect new clients to build out your pipeline
- Set and execute discovery meetings with future Qualtrics clients
- Work collaboratively with our team of account executives, tech sales, and the rest of the force needed to close a deal through the entire sales cycle
- Track all prospecting, leads, meetings and daily tasks
- Complete two sales projects within your 12 week internship
- Ride one of our many scooters through the office in celebration when you set your first meeting
What We’re Looking For On Your Resume
- On track for obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree (no specific major)
- Sales Experience Preferred (not required)
- Sales Experience could include; sales internships, sales minor, sales program/club, SDR experiences, inside sales, door-to-door sales, any cold calling experiences, etc
What You Should Know About This Team
- This role sits in the following location: Provo, UT
- Competitive Pay: Hourly Wage + Commissions
- The SDR team operates in a fast-paced environment where setting and achieving goals is paramount. You'll be part of a results-driven culture that celebrates both individual contributions and collective achievements. Regular recognition of successes fosters motivation and enthusiasm among team members
Our Team’s Favorite Perks and Benefits
- Wellness Bonus: Every quarter you will receive $300 or $1,200 annually to use on a wide variety of wellness benefits. (Ex: monthly gym pass, athletic clothing, massages, camping gear, financial planner, etc).
- Free lunch, snacks, drinks, massage chairs, table tennis, an onsite gym, and more
- Gardens area where you can work outside, take a walk, or play with your dog
- Soft serve ice cream - served all day
The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life. #hybrid
Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family & Medical Leave Act, Equal Opportunity Employment, Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.
Not finding a role that’s the right fit for now? Qualtrics Insiders is the one-stop shop for all things Qualtrics Life. Sign up for exclusive access to content created with you in mind and get the scoop on what we have going on at Qualtrics - upcoming events, behind the scenes stories from the team, interview tips, hot jobs, and more. No spam - we promise! You'll hear from us two times a month max with fresh, totally tailored info - so be sure to stay connected as you explore your best role and company fit.
See all 29+ Sales Development Representative jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Sales Development Representative roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Sales Development Representative
Align your background to SDR training plans
Designated sponsors require a formal training plan showing your U.S. placement builds on prior education or work experience. Map your sales coursework or quota-carrying experience explicitly to SDR skill areas like pipeline generation and CRM workflows before applying.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant full-time work experience, Trainee fits. Choosing the wrong category forces a restart with your designated sponsor.
Target host employers with prior J-1 experience
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in business or sales functions. Hosts already familiar with training plan requirements and DS-2019 timelines move significantly faster through the placement process.
Confirm the host employer will sign training documentation
Before accepting an SDR offer, verify the hiring manager understands they must co-sign your training plan and submit regular evaluations to the designated sponsor. Some startups assume the sponsor handles everything and stall when documentation requests arrive.
Check your country's two-year home residency requirement
Certain nationalities and government-funded participants must return home for two years after J-1 status ends before switching to H-1B or a green card. Confirm whether this requirement applies to you before committing to an SDR role with a long-term U.S. career path.
Time your DS-2019 request around SDR hiring cycles
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to issue a DS-2019 after approving your training plan. SDR hiring moves fast, so notify your sponsor as soon as you have a verbal offer to avoid losing the position while paperwork clears.
Sales Development Representative jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Sales Development Representative JobsSales Development Representative J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Sales Development Representative roles?
SDR roles typically fall under the Trainee category for professionals who have completed their degree and have relevant work experience, or the Intern category for candidates currently enrolled in a degree program. The distinction matters because each category has different eligibility rules and maximum duration limits set by the State Department.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an SDR position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your hiring employer. The employer serves as your host company and co-signs your training plan, but only the designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status. Confusing these two roles is one of the most common mistakes candidates make.
How do I find U.S. companies willing to host J-1 SDRs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Sales Development Representative roles at U.S. employers open to J-1 exchange visitors. Prioritizing companies that have hosted J-1 participants before reduces delays, since those employers already understand the training plan co-signature requirements and evaluation obligations your designated sponsor will enforce throughout your program.
Can an SDR role qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if I have no formal sales degree?
Yes. Trainee eligibility is based on a combination of education and relevant work experience, not a specific degree field. A background in business, marketing, communications, or even substantial quota-carrying sales experience can support a valid training plan. Your designated sponsor makes the final eligibility determination, so document your experience thoroughly before submitting your application.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect J-1 SDRs planning to stay in the U.S.?
It can. If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country appears on the State Department's skills list, you may be required to return home for two years before applying for H-1B, L-1, or permanent residence. Review your DS-2019 carefully and confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an SDR offer if long-term U.S. employment is your goal.
See which Sales Development Representative employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Sales Development Representative Jobs