J-1 Visa Sales Representative Jobs
Sales Representative roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a training plan and connect you with a designated sponsor is the key to securing sponsorship for a placement in U.S. sales.
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Get Access To All JobsWe Put the World on Vacation
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
Job Summary
Establish commonality and build rapport with prospective and/or current owners. Articulate the benefits of traveling with Wyndham Destinations. Demonstrate a positive attitude within a high-energy environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Conduct face-to-face presentations in our state-of-the-art sales centers located at one of our award-winning resorts. Find commonality with prospective and/or current owners. Communicate the benefits of traveling with Wyndham Destinations. Generate sales through initializing transactions and utilizing proper closing techniques. Leads are prequalified and provided by the company. Attend ongoing, advanced sales and career training.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Effectively present and deliver sales presentation in accordance with all company policies, compliance standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining minimum performance goals (80% time)
- Attend all scheduled training sessions, department meetings, keep current on sales information and materials, keep current on industry trends, and set and review performance goals weekly, monthly and annually (20%)
Travel Requirements
No travel required outside of the home site’s area.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
1 to 3 years of sales and/or marketing experience is preferred, not required. Must maintain production standards.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Training requirements
Initial Paid Training, covering our sales process, product knowledge, and the psychology of the sale.
Knowledge and skills
Needs to be able to overcome objections and perform within a short, luxury sales cycle. Must be energetic, outgoing and tenacious.
Technical Skills
General smart device skills.
Job experience
1 to 3 years of sales and/or marketing experience is preferred, not required.
Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
How You'll Be Rewarded:
We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include: Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and accident coverage
- Disability
- Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
- 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Legal and identity theft plan
- Voluntary income protection benefits
- Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
- Employee Assistance Program
Compensation
During the initial training period, the hourly wage is $17.00 plus commissions and bonuses. After the initial training period, the compensation is commission-based with a draw against the applicable minimum wage.
Where Memories Start with You
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
We Put the World on Vacation
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
Job Summary
Establish commonality and build rapport with prospective and/or current owners. Articulate the benefits of traveling with Wyndham Destinations. Demonstrate a positive attitude within a high-energy environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Conduct face-to-face presentations in our state-of-the-art sales centers located at one of our award-winning resorts. Find commonality with prospective and/or current owners. Communicate the benefits of traveling with Wyndham Destinations. Generate sales through initializing transactions and utilizing proper closing techniques. Leads are prequalified and provided by the company. Attend ongoing, advanced sales and career training.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Effectively present and deliver sales presentation in accordance with all company policies, compliance standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining minimum performance goals (80% time)
- Attend all scheduled training sessions, department meetings, keep current on sales information and materials, keep current on industry trends, and set and review performance goals weekly, monthly and annually (20%)
Travel Requirements
No travel required outside of the home site’s area.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
1 to 3 years of sales and/or marketing experience is preferred, not required. Must maintain production standards.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Training requirements
Initial Paid Training, covering our sales process, product knowledge, and the psychology of the sale.
Knowledge and skills
Needs to be able to overcome objections and perform within a short, luxury sales cycle. Must be energetic, outgoing and tenacious.
Technical Skills
General smart device skills.
Job experience
1 to 3 years of sales and/or marketing experience is preferred, not required.
Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
How You'll Be Rewarded:
We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include: Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and accident coverage
- Disability
- Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
- 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Legal and identity theft plan
- Voluntary income protection benefits
- Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
- Employee Assistance Program
Compensation
During the initial training period, the hourly wage is $17.00 plus commissions and bonuses. After the initial training period, the compensation is commission-based with a draw against the applicable minimum wage.
Where Memories Start with You
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Sales Representative
Frame your CV around measurable sales outcomes
Designated sponsors and host employers both review your background before issuing a DS-2019. Quantify pipeline contributions, conversion rates, or revenue targets you've supported so reviewers can verify your field-specific training objectives.
Confirm the host employer understands DS-2019 obligations
Many sales hiring managers conflate J-1 with direct employer sponsorship. Clarify early that a designated sponsor organization issues the DS-2019, while the employer acts as the host and signs the training plan.
Search for J-1-compatible sales roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. sales employers who have demonstrated openness to exchange visitors. Targeting hosts already familiar with training plan requirements cuts down on lengthy education conversations during the offer stage.
Match your J-1 category to your career stage
If you're currently enrolled and completing a business degree, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have related work experience, the Trainee category covers Sales Representative roles under business and commerce functional categories.
Draft a sales-specific training plan before approaching sponsors
Sponsor organizations require a detailed training plan outlining weekly activities, skills gained, and supervision structure. A generic plan stalls DS-2019 issuance. Map specific sales competencies like pipeline management, CRM tools, and client negotiations to each training phase.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Certain J-1 participants funded by their home government or from designated exchange countries must return home for two years after the program ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer letter.
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Find Sales Representative JobsSales Representative J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Sales Representative positions?
Sales Representative roles typically fall under the Trainee category if you've completed a degree in a related field such as business, marketing, or communications and have some relevant work experience. Current students completing a business program can use the Intern category instead. Both categories require a structured training plan tied to sales-specific competencies, approved by a State Department-designated sponsor organization.
Does the hiring company in sales act as my J-1 visa sponsor?
No. Under the J-1 program, the visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. The sales company where you work is your host employer, not your sponsor. The host employer signs the training plan and provides supervision, but cannot issue the DS-2019 independently.
How do I find U.S. sales employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors?
Many sales employers are unfamiliar with J-1 hosting obligations, so targeting companies already experienced with exchange visitors saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employers by role type and exchange visitor familiarity, helping you identify sales teams prepared to engage with designated sponsors and complete the required training plan documentation.
What should a J-1 training plan for a Sales Representative include?
Your training plan must outline specific skills you'll develop, the supervision structure, weekly activities, and measurable objectives tied to sales functions. Designated sponsors require plans that go beyond routine job duties. Include CRM platform training, consultative selling techniques, territory management, and client communication skills. Vague plans citing only general sales duties are frequently rejected or require multiple revisions before DS-2019 issuance.
Can I extend my J-1 placement as a Sales Representative, and what happens afterward?
Extensions are possible if your designated sponsor approves and the host employer continues to provide a structured training environment. Maximum program duration for Trainees is 18 months. After the program ends, you receive a 30-day grace period to depart the United States. If a two-year home residency requirement applies to your situation, you must return home before applying for most other U.S. work visa categories.
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