J-1 Visa Specialty Sales Representative Jobs
Specialty Sales Representative roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host employer, so identifying J-1-ready companies early is the critical first step.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is temporary for approximately 12 months from date of hire.
The primary purpose of the Internship is to provide an intern with relevant field experiences in their chosen field of study. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent must be enrolled in a bachelors, masters or graduate degree program from a college or university. Typically, this internship would occur after the student has taken most of the courses required by the degree program.
Where applicable - the degree program must require an internship as a graduation requirement (or offer as a credit option).
EXEMPTION STATUS
Nonexempt
COMPENSATION DETAIL
This position has a predetermined rate of $25.00 per hour.
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE
No
SCHEDULE
Full Time
HOURS/PAY PERIOD
80
SCHEDULE DETAILS
Monday - Friday Days This position is 100% remote within the United States. Incumbent may be asked to come onsite for an occasional retreat.
INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT
No
SITE DESCRIPTION
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
RECRUITER
Shelly Weir
LOCATION
City: Rochester
State: MN
Remote: YES
Department: Information Technology
INTRODUCTION
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is temporary for approximately 12 months from date of hire.
The primary purpose of the Internship is to provide an intern with relevant field experiences in their chosen field of study. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent must be enrolled in a bachelors, masters or graduate degree program from a college or university. Typically, this internship would occur after the student has taken most of the courses required by the degree program.
Where applicable - the degree program must require an internship as a graduation requirement (or offer as a credit option).
EXEMPTION STATUS
Nonexempt
COMPENSATION DETAIL
This position has a predetermined rate of $25.00 per hour.
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE
No
SCHEDULE
Full Time
HOURS/PAY PERIOD
80
SCHEDULE DETAILS
Monday - Friday Days This position is 100% remote within the United States. Incumbent may be asked to come onsite for an occasional retreat.
INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT
No
SITE DESCRIPTION
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
RECRUITER
Shelly Weir
LOCATION
City: Rochester
State: MN
Remote: YES
Department: Information Technology
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Specialty Sales Representative
Align your training plan to sales competencies
Your DS-2019 requires a structured training plan tied to specific learning objectives. Frame your plan around territory management, consultative selling techniques, and product demonstration skills so the designated sponsor can justify the exchange visitor category to DOL.
Verify your J-1 category before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have related work experience, you qualify under Trainee. Applying under the wrong category forces a restart with your designated sponsor, so confirm your status first.
Search roles on Migrate Mate by J-1 eligibility
Many specialty sales positions are posted without J-1 language, making them hard to filter manually. Use Migrate Mate to surface host employers in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and enterprise software that have a documented history of welcoming J-1 exchange visitors.
Target industries with established host-employer pipelines
Medical device, life sciences, and B2B software companies regularly host J-1 Trainees in sales roles because the training rationale is straightforward. Prioritize employers in those verticals, since their HR teams are already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to certain other visa statuses. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your situation triggers this requirement before you accept a host employer's offer.
Confirm the host employer's willingness to sign the training plan
The designated sponsor, not the employer, issues your DS-2019, but the host employer must co-sign the Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002). Raise this expectation during the offer stage so there are no delays after you've accepted the role.
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Find Specialty Sales Representative JobsSpecialty Sales Representative J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Specialty Sales Representative roles?
The Trainee category applies if you've completed a post-secondary degree and have at least one year of work experience outside the U.S. in a related field such as sales, marketing, or business development. If you're still enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category is the correct fit. Both require a structured training plan tied to sales-specific learning objectives approved by a designated sponsor.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a sales role?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your exchange program. Your host employer is the company where you work, but it is not your visa sponsor. The employer must co-sign your training plan and comply with program requirements, but the designated sponsor administers the visa itself.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 Trainees in specialty sales?
Most specialty sales job postings don't mention J-1 eligibility, so standard job searches miss a significant portion of willing employers. Migrate Mate lets you filter by visa-friendly employers in industries like medical devices, enterprise software, and life sciences, where companies routinely host J-1 Trainees and are already familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan process.
Can a specialty sales role qualify as an exchange visitor program under J-1?
Yes, provided the role has genuine training value beyond ordinary employment. The designated sponsor will evaluate whether the position exposes you to U.S. business practices, sales methodologies, and product knowledge that aren't available in your home country. Roles in B2B sales, medical or scientific product sales, and enterprise account management typically meet this threshold. Purely commission-only or retail sales roles are harder to justify under J-1 program criteria.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Specialty Sales Representatives on J-1?
It depends on your country of nationality and the funding source of your exchange program. If your government or a U.S. government agency funds the program, or if your home country has a skills shortage in your field, the requirement may apply. Your designated sponsor can review your DS-2019 to confirm whether the requirement is annotated. If it is, you'll need a waiver or to fulfill the requirement before switching to H-1B or adjusting status.
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