J-1 Visa Sales Supervisor Jobs
Sales Supervisor roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. These exchange programs place you with a U.S. host employer while a State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan.
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INTRODUCTION
Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.
All Tex Pipe & Supply is one of those trade names and is looking for a Sales and Leadership Trainee at their Austin, TX location.
Are you looking to pursue a long-term career in sales, business operations, or management? Do you have a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn? Do you enjoy interacting with people and building relationships? If so, then we’d like you to join our team as a Sales & Leadership Trainee.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Sales & Leadership Development program is a multi-year rotational program aimed at investing in each trainee's future by providing exposure to all aspects of our business. During the program, we work in a structured, thorough manner to develop an aligned understanding of your skill set and long-term career goals.
- Live into your dreams. We'll pair your passion, skill set, and career goals with our business needs. When the program is complete, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a long-term career in sales, operations management, profit center management, or a variety of other career paths that suit your individual goals and the needs of the business.
- Learn the business. Your learning path will include on-the-job experience supplemented with coaching from experienced managers, book and computer courses, and visits with customers and vendors. You'll learn about all aspects of our business (including warehouse procedures, operations, and sales) with guidance along the way from mentors and managers.
HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH IN EACH PHASE:
Phase 1:
- Learn about and perform work related to our business operations such as receiving and shipping material, processing returned goods, making deliveries, and learning about proper truck maintenance.
- Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
- Complete related online courses that facilitate and supplement your learning.
Phase 2:
- Learn about and gain experience working in counter sales including assisting customers and other teammates, processing sales orders, providing reliable product information, and maintaining the display area.
- Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
- Gain experience working with residential, commercial, and repair and remodel contractors.
Phase 3:
- Learn about and gain experience working in sales. Complete tasks related to pricing and margin management, bids, quotes and submittals, product procurement, and job scheduling.
- Develop relationships with vendors.
- Participate in joint sales calls with outside salespersons.
Phase 4:
- Participate in an in-depth career discussion with your assigned Profit Center Manager and discuss which aspect of business you’re interested in pursuing.
ABOUT YOU:
- College degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles.
- Able to drive for company business. As a company business driver, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Possess a proper and valid driver's license.
- Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with company policy.
Our ideal candidate will also:
- Be able to build influential relationships and trust with customers and key vendor partners through open and interactive communication.
- Be able to build positive working relationships and inspire teamwork with co-workers.
- Possess excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to persuade.
- Be able to quickly adapt and react to changes within the work environment.
- Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effectively prioritize work projects and multi-task.
- Be able to learn and operate applicable software systems and technology used in day-to-day business operations.
- Demonstrate an awareness of personal strengths and areas of improvement and act independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
- Be able to learn how to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Be able to quickly gain knowledge of products sold in the Profit Center.
- Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports, customer contact files, and to analyze customer data.
THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage.
- Life insurance and Long Term Disability.
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law).
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave.
- Paid day of community service.
Full-time and part-time benefits:
- 401(k).
- Retirement cash account with company contributions.
- Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth.
- Company wellness program.
- Employee discounts.
- College tuition benefits.
- Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Sales Supervisor
Frame your training plan around sales leadership
Before applying, draft a proposed training plan that maps your current sales competencies to specific U.S. supervisory skills you'll develop. Designated sponsors review this document closely, and a vague plan is the most common reason Trainee applications stall.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The J-1 visa Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee is for professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of field experience. Applying under the wrong category causes delays that can cost you the role.
Target host employers with structured sales org charts
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers in retail, distribution, and B2B sectors who have posted supervisory sales roles before. These companies already understand training plan obligations and are more likely to sign a host employer agreement with your designated sponsor.
Verify your role clears the home residency requirement
Some J-1 participants from certain countries, or funded by their home government, face a two-year home residency requirement after the program ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects your post-program visa options.
Align your DS-2019 start date with the sales cycle
Ask your host employer whether onboarding aligns with a high-volume selling period like Q4 or a product launch. Your designated sponsor needs the confirmed start date to issue the DS-2019, and changes after issuance require an amendment that can delay your SEVIS activation.
Get your performance metrics documented before you leave
Collect written performance evaluations, quota attainment records, and team size data before your program ends. These documents are your primary evidence of U.S. supervisory experience if you later apply for an H-1B visa, O-1 visa, or management-track L-1 visa after returning home.
Sales Supervisor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Sales Supervisor role?
Most Sales Supervisor placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for professionals who hold a degree plus at least one year of relevant work experience, or who have five or more years of sales experience without a degree. Current university students pursuing a supervised sales role during their studies may qualify under the Intern category instead. The host employer and a State Department-designated sponsor determine the appropriate category together.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Sales Supervisor position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is not your employer. It is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your training plan compliance. Your host employer, the company where you actually work, signs a host agreement and cooperates with the sponsor but is legally separate from the sponsoring organization.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Sales Supervisor?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Sales Supervisor roles at U.S. companies that have previously engaged with exchange visitors or international talent pipelines. Filtering by industry sectors like retail, wholesale distribution, or SaaS sales tends to surface employers already familiar with the host employer obligations a J-1 Trainee placement requires.
Does the J-1 Trainee category have a cap or lottery for Sales Supervisor applicants?
No. Unlike the H-1B, the J-1 visa has no annual numerical cap and no lottery. Placements are available year-round as long as a qualifying host employer and a State Department-designated sponsor agree to the training plan, and you meet the Trainee or Intern eligibility criteria for the role.
What does a J-1 training plan for a Sales Supervisor actually need to include?
Your training plan must describe the specific skills you will develop in the United States that are not available through training in your home country. For a Sales Supervisor role, this typically means detailing exposure to U.S. CRM systems, territory management methods, team coaching practices, and performance reporting frameworks. The designated sponsor reviews and must approve the plan before issuing your DS-2019.