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Sales Executive roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and administer sponsorship, while the hiring company serves as your host organization. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Requisition ID req27579
Working Title Business Development Student Intern
Pay $15.00 Hourly
Campus Taos
Department Taos Branch
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Work-Study
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 9/22/2026
Position Summary
As a Business Development Student Intern at the SBDC at UNM-Taos, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of local businesses and entrepreneurs while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field of business development. You will work closely with professional business advisors and assist in providing essential services to our clients. Your role will involve a variety of tasks aimed at supporting the small business community and enhancing your skills in business consulting, research, and project management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalencies not found for this position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Support: Assist business advisors in providing one-on-one consultations to entrepreneurs and small business owners, addressing their needs, and helping them develop strategies for growth.
- Market Research: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, potential clients, and industry best practices. Prepare reports and summaries to aid in client decision-making processes.
- Administrative Tasks: Assist in administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing client databases.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills both online and in-person.
- Capacity to multitask, word, spreadsheet, database, scheduling and email applications.
- Genuine interest in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs in their growth journey.
- Eagerness to learn about various aspects of business development.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach a Resume and Cover Letter
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
INTRODUCTION
Requisition ID req27579
Working Title Business Development Student Intern
Pay $15.00 Hourly
Campus Taos
Department Taos Branch
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Work-Study
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 9/22/2026
Position Summary
As a Business Development Student Intern at the SBDC at UNM-Taos, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of local businesses and entrepreneurs while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field of business development. You will work closely with professional business advisors and assist in providing essential services to our clients. Your role will involve a variety of tasks aimed at supporting the small business community and enhancing your skills in business consulting, research, and project management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalencies not found for this position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Support: Assist business advisors in providing one-on-one consultations to entrepreneurs and small business owners, addressing their needs, and helping them develop strategies for growth.
- Market Research: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, potential clients, and industry best practices. Prepare reports and summaries to aid in client decision-making processes.
- Administrative Tasks: Assist in administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing client databases.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills both online and in-person.
- Capacity to multitask, word, spreadsheet, database, scheduling and email applications.
- Genuine interest in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs in their growth journey.
- Eagerness to learn about various aspects of business development.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach a Resume and Cover Letter
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Document your sales credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, employer letters, and any sales certifications before contacting host employers. J-1 Trainee applications require proof that your background directly relates to the sales training you'll receive in the U.S.
Target host employers with structured training programs
Sales Executive J-1 placements require a signed Training Plan (DS-7002). Prioritize host employers who already operate formal onboarding or sales development programs, since they're far more likely to complete the required documentation accurately.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by sponsorship readiness
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in sales roles. Filtering by sponsorship-aligned employers saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some Sales Executive J-1 participants are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, particularly those funded by government grants. Confirm your exposure with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Align your training plan with O*NET sales occupation codes
Designated sponsors and USCIS evaluate whether your DS-7002 training objectives map to recognized sales occupation standards. Reviewing the O*NET profile for Sales Executives helps you frame your training goals in language that survives sponsor review.
Negotiate the training timeline before signing an offer
J-1 Trainee status is capped at 18 months for most business fields. If your sales role involves a ramp period followed by quota-carrying responsibilities, confirm the full timeline fits within that window before your host employer submits paperwork to the designated sponsor.
Sales Executive J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Sales Executive roles?
Most Sales Executive candidates fall under the J-1 Trainee category if they've completed a degree and have some professional experience, or the Intern category if they're currently enrolled in a degree program. The Trainee category allows up to 18 months and is the more common path for career-stage sales professionals entering U.S. host companies.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Sales Executive position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, not the hiring company. Your host employer provides the job and signs the Training Plan, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, monitors compliance, and holds legal responsibility for your exchange program.
How do I find Sales Executive host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship, making it practical to identify companies already familiar with the DS-2019 process. Cold-contacting employers unfamiliar with the J-1 Trainee program often stalls, so targeting hosts with prior exchange visitor experience shortens the hiring timeline significantly.
Can a Sales Executive J-1 participant work on commission-based pay structures?
Commission-based or variable compensation is permissible for J-1 Trainee participants as long as it aligns with the approved Training Plan objectives and the host employer complies with applicable wage laws. Your designated sponsor will review compensation arrangements during the DS-7002 approval process, so disclose the full structure upfront rather than after approval.
What happens to my J-1 status if the host employer changes my sales role mid-program?
Any material change to your job duties, department, or training objectives requires an amended DS-7002 submitted through your designated sponsor. If the new role falls outside the original training scope, your sponsor may need to issue a revised DS-2019. Starting a substantially different sales position without sponsor notification puts your J-1 status at risk.