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Sales Strategy Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and a U.S. host employer willing to structure a qualifying training plan around business development and strategic sales functions.
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Data Axle is looking for a college level student who can help our team as a Sales Strategies (Government) Intern. This position will work closely with Sales Management leadership on projects such as analyzing market opportunity (Total Addressable Market—TAM), auditing go-to-market (GTM) positioning and benchmarking our offerings vs. select competitors (competitive SWOT).
Data Axle provides data, applications, and services to help organizations make and save money. Our commitment to accuracy, service and innovation drive customer acquisition, retention, and product enhancement. We're a big data, analytics and marketing services provider, delivering best in class data-driven customer-centric technology solutions. Our data and software-as-a-service (DaaS & SaaS) offerings help clients of all sizes, from small companies to FORTUNE 100 enterprises, increase sales and customer loyalty. We provide both digital and traditional marketing channel expertise, enhanced by our proprietary data on 320MM individuals and 25MM businesses, distributed to clients in real-time.
Responsibilities:
- Shadow experienced sales representatives to learn about their approach to prospecting, demonstrating products, and closing deals.
- Identify and qualify potential leads through research and networking. Use various tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Hunter to find contact information and learn more about companies we are targeting.
- Access 3rd party data sets to size and analyze our TAM.
- Partner with Sales Enablement resources to first understand and then audit/benchmark our GTM positioning and how that relates to select competitors.
- Develop and present to senior Sales leadership the results of your work, in the form of presentations, reports and analyses of the above noted projects.
- Assist the Sales team with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing proposals, and maintaining accurate records in the CRM.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Business, Sales, or a related field.
- 6 to 12 months prior work experience is preferred.
- Fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Prior Salesforce experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
At Data Axle, we are committed to attracting, retaining, and engaging employees from all walks of life. Diversity is an important part of our values and business operations. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that promotes professional development for everyone. As part of that commitment, Data Axle does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and or Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In addition, Data Axle will provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
INTRODUCTION
Data Axle is looking for a college level student who can help our team as a Sales Strategies (Government) Intern. This position will work closely with Sales Management leadership on projects such as analyzing market opportunity (Total Addressable Market—TAM), auditing go-to-market (GTM) positioning and benchmarking our offerings vs. select competitors (competitive SWOT).
Data Axle provides data, applications, and services to help organizations make and save money. Our commitment to accuracy, service and innovation drive customer acquisition, retention, and product enhancement. We're a big data, analytics and marketing services provider, delivering best in class data-driven customer-centric technology solutions. Our data and software-as-a-service (DaaS & SaaS) offerings help clients of all sizes, from small companies to FORTUNE 100 enterprises, increase sales and customer loyalty. We provide both digital and traditional marketing channel expertise, enhanced by our proprietary data on 320MM individuals and 25MM businesses, distributed to clients in real-time.
Responsibilities:
- Shadow experienced sales representatives to learn about their approach to prospecting, demonstrating products, and closing deals.
- Identify and qualify potential leads through research and networking. Use various tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Hunter to find contact information and learn more about companies we are targeting.
- Access 3rd party data sets to size and analyze our TAM.
- Partner with Sales Enablement resources to first understand and then audit/benchmark our GTM positioning and how that relates to select competitors.
- Develop and present to senior Sales leadership the results of your work, in the form of presentations, reports and analyses of the above noted projects.
- Assist the Sales team with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing proposals, and maintaining accurate records in the CRM.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Business, Sales, or a related field.
- 6 to 12 months prior work experience is preferred.
- Fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Prior Salesforce experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
At Data Axle, we are committed to attracting, retaining, and engaging employees from all walks of life. Diversity is an important part of our values and business operations. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that promotes professional development for everyone. As part of that commitment, Data Axle does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and or Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In addition, Data Axle will provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Strategy Manager
Frame your training plan around sales functions
Your DS-2019 training plan must map directly to measurable sales strategy competencies: pipeline analysis, market segmentation, and revenue forecasting. Vague plans citing generic business exposure get rejected. Build phase-by-phase objectives before approaching a designated sponsor.
Verify your career stage determines your category
The J-1 Intern category is for current students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation. Trainee applies if you have a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience in sales or business strategy without a degree.
Search for host employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies actively hiring Sales Strategy Managers with J-1 sponsorship compatibility. Filtering by role and employer history saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting recruiters unfamiliar with the host-organization model.
Target employers in industries with established training cultures
B2B software, management consulting, and consumer goods companies are most likely to have structured sales strategy rotations that satisfy J-1 training plan requirements. Avoid startups without dedicated HR capacity, since they rarely have the infrastructure to support sponsor compliance obligations.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some Sales Strategy Manager J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, depending on funding source and nationality. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer to avoid surprises during any future H-1B or green card process.
Confirm your host employer understands the DS-2019 process
Many U.S. employers confuse J-1 hosting with direct visa sponsorship. Before signing an offer, confirm the hiring team knows that a designated sponsor organization, not them, issues the DS-2019, signs the training plan, and monitors your compliance throughout the program.
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Find Sales Strategy Manager JobsSales Strategy Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Sales Strategy Manager role?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current students or graduates within 12 months of completing a degree typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. If you hold a degree plus at least one year of relevant sales or business strategy experience, the J-1 Trainee category applies. Trainee programs can run up to 18 months, compared to 12 months for Intern programs.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor program compliance. Your employer is the host organization. They provide the actual sales strategy position, but they are not the legal visa sponsor under the J-1 framework.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Sales Strategy Manager?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. companies that post Sales Strategy Manager roles compatible with J-1 exchange visitor programs. Beyond that, focus outreach on mid-to-large companies in B2B technology, management consulting, and consumer goods, since these sectors are most accustomed to structured training arrangements and sponsor compliance requirements.
What does a qualifying training plan need to include for this role?
Your training plan must document specific, phase-structured learning objectives tied to sales strategy functions, such as competitive market analysis, revenue modeling, pricing strategy, or go-to-market planning. Generic descriptions of business exposure are insufficient. The plan is reviewed and approved by the designated sponsor, so it needs to demonstrate progression and measurable outcomes across the program duration.
Does the J-1 two-year home residency requirement affect Sales Strategy Managers?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home country or the U.S. government, or if your home country is on the DOL skills list. This requires you to return home for two years before applying for H-1B, L-1, or permanent residence. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting any host employer offer.
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