J-1 Visa Strategic Account Executive Jobs
Strategic Account Executive roles in the U.S. are typically accessible to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level and field. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated J-1 sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the central challenge for candidates at this level.
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For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is looking for an Account Executive, Strategic Accounts (SAE) to play a leadership role in executing our Strategic Accounts sales strategy to rapidly expand a defined set of Global 2000 accounts. This position will be responsible for driving executive engagement, selling solutions and delivering substantial growth in software and services bookings, with both new and expansion customers. A proven track record of exceeding quota with tenacity, great attitude, accountability, high energy, integrity, and discipline is crucial to success on the Strategic Accounts Team. This high profile role will work to cover a number of named accounts and will report to the Regional Director of Strategic Accounts.
Responsibilities
- Consistently exceed quarterly and annual software and services sales quotas
- Effectively forecast, manage the pipeline and consistently achieve performance metrics
- Provide account and selling team leadership, drive sales strategy and develop accounts over a multi-year time horizon
- Create & maintain actionable account plans
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional experts and external partners
- Drive a high value customer experience and deliver positive outcomes throughout the customer journey
- Actively engage and sell to both Line of Business (LOB), Functional Areas and IT departments
- Manage and execute both a transactional land/expand selling motion and a value-based solution motion
- Leverage MEDDICC during the sales process
- Build and maintain relationships with VP+, C-suite executives and key decision-makers
- Demonstrate a winning, competitive, and positive mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Evangelize the functional and solution value of Smartsheet
- Utilize data and PLG signals to drive sales strategies and decisions
You Have
- Proven experience in enterprise (G2K), complex software solution sales
- 5-10+ Years of Enterprise sales experience
- Track record of consistently exceeding quota
- Minimum of 3+ years tenure in previous roles, demonstrating company loyalty and growth trajectory
- Demonstrated ability to prospect, build demand and hunt in a defined territory
- Strong experience in team-based strategic account planning, development and execution
- Enabled on a value selling methodology like Force Mgmt, Sandler, Value Selling Framework or other
- Executive presence with proven ability to engage with VP+ and C-suite executives
- Strong desire for face-to-face customer engagement and willingness to travel (30%-50%)
- Strong presentation skills
- Data-driven, with a keen focus on leveraging PLG signals in sales strategies
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- High emotional intelligence and mental agility
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Current US Perks & Benefits
- Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
- 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
- US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.
US Base Salary Pay Range $135,000 - $180,000 USD
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At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Strategic Account Executive
Align your training plan with sales competencies
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your learning objectives to specific Strategic Account Executive skills, such as enterprise pipeline management, solution selling, and CRM proficiency. Generic plans get flagged by designated sponsors during review.
Target host employers with existing J-1 host agreements
Companies that have previously hosted J-1 Trainees or Specialists already have compliance infrastructure in place. Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively open to exchange visitors in business development and enterprise sales roles.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
If you graduated within the past year and are applying J-1 Trainee experience, your training plan cannot replicate employment. If you have five or more years of field experience, the J-1 Specialist category is the appropriate program and has different eligibility documentation requirements.
Verify your role meets program field classifications
J-1 business Trainee programs are administered under specific occupational fields. Check your job title's O*NET classification to confirm it falls under business, commerce, or management before a designated sponsor reviews your application materials.
Confirm your host employer's 30-day onboarding window
After your DS-2019 is issued, you must begin your program within 30 days of the start date on the form. Negotiate your offer letter start date with your host employer only after your designated sponsor confirms DS-2019 processing timelines.
Document quota-exempt status for home residency planning
Some Strategic Account Executive roles are funded through government contracts or involve technology transfer, which can trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your host employer's work falls under these categories before accepting an offer.
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Find Strategic Account Executive JobsStrategic Account Executive J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Strategic Account Executive role?
Most Strategic Account Executive candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they graduated within the past 12 months, or the J-1 Specialist category if they have five or more years of professional experience in business, sales, or a related field. The Trainee category is the more common path for early-career candidates entering enterprise sales roles in the U.S.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and monitor your training plan compliance. Your host employer, the company where you work as a Strategic Account Executive, coordinates with the designated sponsor but is not the legal visa sponsor under State Department rules.
Can I search for Strategic Account Executive roles that are open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and open positions that align with J-1 sponsorship eligibility, making it easier to identify host companies in business development and enterprise sales that are already familiar with the exchange visitor program requirements.
Does a Strategic Account Executive role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your country of origin and whether your host employer receives U.S. government funding or your role involves transferring specialized skills back to your home country. Not all Strategic Account Executive placements trigger this requirement, but you should confirm with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects your ability to switch to H-1B or a green card pathway afterward.
What documents should I have ready before approaching a host employer about J-1 sponsorship?
You should have your academic transcripts or proof of field experience ready, a draft training objective statement specific to Strategic Account Executive competencies, and your passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended program start date. Host employers need to submit a completed training plan to the designated sponsor, so having your background documentation organized accelerates that step considerably.
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