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Sales Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides the formal visa sponsorship, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Manager
Align your credentials with Trainee criteria
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of related work experience, or five years of sales experience without a degree. Gather transcripts, employer letters, and performance reviews before approaching host companies.
Target host companies with structured onboarding
The J-1 program requires a detailed Training Plan outlining skills you'll gain in the U.S. Sales-focused companies with formal rotational or onboarding programs are far easier to convert into compliant host employers than those without documented development tracks.
Search for J-1-aligned Sales Manager roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in sales roles, saving time you'd otherwise spend cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the program structure.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
If your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a two-year home residency requirement may attach to your J-1 status. Confirm your country's status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Get your Training Plan approved before your start date
Your designated sponsor, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, must approve the Training Plan your host employer submits. Delays in plan approval can push back your DS-2019 issuance, so finalize the document with your host at least six to eight weeks before your intended start.
Verify your host employer understands the SEVIS fee obligation
Many host employers in sales confuse J-1 hosting with direct H-1B sponsorship and are surprised by SEVIS fee responsibilities. Confirm your host has reviewed the designated sponsor's compliance requirements before countersigning any offer letter.
Sales Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Sales Manager role?
Most Sales Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a degree plus at least one year of sales or business experience, or five years of professional sales experience without a degree. Candidates with deeper subject-matter expertise in a specialized industry sector may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category when reviewing your application.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Sales Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and are responsible for SEVIS monitoring and program compliance. Your hiring company is the host employer. The designated sponsor must approve the training plan before the DS-2019 is issued.
How do I find U.S. companies open to hosting J-1 Sales Managers?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers and roles aligned with J-1 exchange visitor programs, so you aren't starting from scratch with companies that have no familiarity with the category. Look for companies with structured sales training tracks, since the J-1 program requires a documented Training Plan, and those environments are naturally easier to match with program requirements.
What does the required Training Plan need to cover for a sales role?
The Training Plan must outline the specific sales skills, competencies, and methodologies you'll develop during your U.S. placement, broken down by phase and timeframe. It needs to show that the experience provides meaningful training unavailable in your home country. Generic plans that describe day-to-day tasks without tying them to learning objectives are routinely rejected by designated sponsors.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Sales Managers?
It depends on your nationality and whether your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the U.S. Department of State. If it does, you must return home for two years after your J-1 program before applying for an H-1B or permanent residence. Confirm your country's status with your designated sponsor before signing any offer, since this obligation cannot be waived easily.