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Sales Trainee positions in the United States are accessible to early-career professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee program category, which requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019. Securing a host employer willing to file a structured training plan is the first step toward J-1 sponsorship.
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Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers. Check out our many videos to learn more!
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Sales VP, the Sales Professional will develop strategic plans and forecasts for accounts, communicate effectively internally and externally, resolving customer issues proactively, grow and maintain sales territory, identify new sales opportunities, understand customer visions and supply chain objectives to provide proactive solutions, build relationships with decision makers, exceed sales goals and provide routine cost savings reports.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Sales Trainee include, but are not limited to:
- Successfully complete a comprehensive 6–12-month training program covering, but not limited to:
- Application Engineering.
- Marketing.
- Operations.
- Customer Service.
- Branch Training Rotation.
- Sales & Product Training.
- Processing sales via computer and phone.
- Writing and entering orders into system.
- Light purchasing and handling quotations.
- Developing and identifying new sales/service opportunities within assigned sales territory.
- Building and sustaining customer relationships.
- Interacting with internal company resources to achieve goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications of the Sales Trainee include, but are not limited to:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Must have a customer-service oriented mentality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- MS computer knowledge.
- Communicate well with other internally and externally – be able to resolve unique customer requests and challenges.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills for dynamic environment essential for market share growth.
- Self-starter ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Working Conditions: Office and Car Travel
- Travel: Travel within the DFW region.
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred
DXP is always looking for individuals who want to join a team of employees who have the desire to achieve remarkable accomplishments together. The culture of the organization is supportive and goal oriented with high expectations, yet it is an environment where the team spirit inspires everyone to do their best. All DXP employees play a vital part in the organization and are treated with respect. By applying to DXP, you will have the opportunity to speak with some of the most respected professionals in the industry. DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401(k), paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. Minimum Required Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers. Check out our many videos to learn more!
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Sales VP, the Sales Professional will develop strategic plans and forecasts for accounts, communicate effectively internally and externally, resolving customer issues proactively, grow and maintain sales territory, identify new sales opportunities, understand customer visions and supply chain objectives to provide proactive solutions, build relationships with decision makers, exceed sales goals and provide routine cost savings reports.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Sales Trainee include, but are not limited to:
- Successfully complete a comprehensive 6–12-month training program covering, but not limited to:
- Application Engineering.
- Marketing.
- Operations.
- Customer Service.
- Branch Training Rotation.
- Sales & Product Training.
- Processing sales via computer and phone.
- Writing and entering orders into system.
- Light purchasing and handling quotations.
- Developing and identifying new sales/service opportunities within assigned sales territory.
- Building and sustaining customer relationships.
- Interacting with internal company resources to achieve goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications of the Sales Trainee include, but are not limited to:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Must have a customer-service oriented mentality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- MS computer knowledge.
- Communicate well with other internally and externally – be able to resolve unique customer requests and challenges.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills for dynamic environment essential for market share growth.
- Self-starter ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Working Conditions: Office and Car Travel
- Travel: Travel within the DFW region.
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred
DXP is always looking for individuals who want to join a team of employees who have the desire to achieve remarkable accomplishments together. The culture of the organization is supportive and goal oriented with high expectations, yet it is an environment where the team spirit inspires everyone to do their best. All DXP employees play a vital part in the organization and are treated with respect. By applying to DXP, you will have the opportunity to speak with some of the most respected professionals in the industry. DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401(k), paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. Minimum Required Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Trainee
Build a training plan before applying
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) before issuing your DS-2019. Draft a week-by-week breakdown of the sales skills you'll develop so host employers can sign off without delays.
Confirm your J-1 Trainee category eligibility
The Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of relevant work experience, or five years of sales experience without a degree. Gather employer references and pay stubs before outreach so you can document this quickly when asked.
Target employers with existing training infrastructure
Host employers for J-1 Trainees must provide structured supervision, not just a job. Focus your search on mid-size distributors, SaaS companies, and retail chains that already onboard cohorts, since they're accustomed to formal training documentation.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned sales roles
Search Migrate Mate for Sales Trainee openings at U.S. employers that have hosted international exchange visitors before. Filtering by sponsorship history saves weeks of cold outreach to companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some J-1 Trainee placements trigger a two-year home-country residency requirement based on your nationality or government funding. Ask your designated sponsor whether your program is subject to this requirement before accepting any offer.
Negotiate offer timing around DS-2019 processing
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to issue a DS-2019 after approving your training plan. Build this window into your start-date conversation with the host employer so your consular appointment doesn't slip.
Sales Trainee J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Sales Trainee positions?
Sales Trainee roles fall under the J-1 Trainee category, not the Intern category. Trainee is designed for individuals who have completed their degree and have at least one year of prior sales or business experience. Current students who haven't yet graduated and are doing a curriculum-linked placement would use the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms the correct category based on your background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Sales Trainee role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 and monitor your placement for compliance. The company you work for is the host employer. They sign your training plan and supervise your daily work, but they don't hold the sponsorship designation or file any visa paperwork with the State Department.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 Sales Trainee placements?
Search Migrate Mate for Sales Trainee roles at U.S. employers familiar with exchange visitor programs. Companies that have hosted J-1 participants before already understand the DS-7002 training plan requirement and are far less likely to withdraw an offer once they learn about the designated sponsor process. Cold outreach to employers with no sponsorship history often stalls because they're unfamiliar with the DS-2019 and the liability it involves.
Can my J-1 Trainee program be extended if my sales training isn't complete?
J-1 Trainee programs have a maximum duration of 18 months. Extensions within that limit are possible but require your designated sponsor to approve an amended DS-7002 and issue a new DS-2019 before the original expires. Extensions beyond 18 months aren't permitted under the Trainee category. If you want to continue working after your program ends, you'd need to transition to a different visa status, which requires a separate employer-sponsored process.
Does the host employer pay for J-1 sponsorship costs?
Program fees are typically paid by the host employer, the exchange visitor, or split between both, depending on what your designated sponsor charges and what you negotiate with the host. There's no government filing fee to USCIS for J-1 visas the way there is for H-1B visa petitions, but designated sponsors charge administrative fees for issuing the DS-2019 and monitoring the placement. Clarify who covers these fees before signing any offer letter.