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Sales Development Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Management Consultant category when your duties center on organizational strategy and client acquisition planning. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican nationals require a U.S. consular appointment. Sponsorship requires a qualifying job offer before you file.
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The WinField United Sales Development Manager serves as a direct partner and coach to our customer-owner’s top 1000 retail sellers to expand the retail seller’s competencies and selling skills. Responsibilities include daily direct farm-gate calls in partnership with the retail seller.
This position is remote/virtual and can work from home but must be located within Central Iowa, ideally Fort Dodge.
Duty or Area of Responsibility:
60% Sales Generation
- Manages and grows business through a defined plan and consistent communication with assigned owners and internal teams with strong focus on STAMPS, seed, and services
- Coaches and trains top retail sellers at the farm-gate on products, programs, services, and technologies with the goal of influencing grower decisions
- Utilizes pre-call planning tools and approach
- Relies on agronomy or services experts for technical knowledge as needed
- Records all relevant account details in the CRM software (Salesforce)
40% Strategy Execution
- In partnership with top retailer sellers, executes by using tools such as the Account Plan, Farmer by Farmer (FxF) Plan, and ACRE sprints. Measures and monitors progress against plans.
- Owns and is accountable for the FxF Plan and for digital and services adoption by retailer sellers
- Coaches and communicates at the farm-gate level the total acre value proposition to the top 1,000 retailer sellers including brand ladder, partnered and proprietary brand strategies, programs, pricing, services, and digital technology and platforms
- Supports the retail seller in Answer Plot and post-harvest meetings
- Coordinates with local manufacturer representatives
- Implements Account Plan with retail sellers
- Manages discretionary and insight trial seed
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business-related field of study from an accredited university plus 2 years of industry or direct sales experience; or an equivalent of 7 years of successful work experience in industry or direct sales
- Ability to see the “big picture” of the organization and the farmer’s operation
- Understands how the key drivers of the business relate to each other and work together to produce profitable growth
- Proactive communicator with exceptional written, verbal, and formal presentation skills
- Trustworthy with a strong level of personal commitment
- Ability to coach and mentor others by suggesting improvements and leading change
- Ability to make sound decisions and complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work independently and manage productivity
- Experience demonstrating agility and leading/adapting quickly to change
- Technical agriculture product / crop expertise and ability to develop and educate others on products, services, and programs
- Ability to effectively manage projects
- Solid experience using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom); and CRM software (Salesforce)
- Must have current and valid state driver’s license
- Travel up to 50%, including evenings and some weekends making direct farm-gate calls; may require working long hours during peak seasons
Essential Functions/Work Environment:
- Travel up to 50%, including evenings and some weekends making direct farm-gate calls; may require working long hours during peak seasons.
Compensation:
- This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission.
- Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between: $81,200 - $121,800
- Target bonus is: Thirty Thousand
- In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
Sales Development Manager
The WinField United Sales Development Manager serves as a direct partner and coach to our customer-owner’s top 1000 retail sellers to expand the retail seller’s competencies and selling skills. Responsibilities include daily direct farm-gate calls in partnership with the retail seller.
This position is remote/virtual and can work from home but must be located within Central Iowa, ideally Fort Dodge.
Duty or Area of Responsibility:
60% Sales Generation
- Manages and grows business through a defined plan and consistent communication with assigned owners and internal teams with strong focus on STAMPS, seed, and services
- Coaches and trains top retail sellers at the farm-gate on products, programs, services, and technologies with the goal of influencing grower decisions
- Utilizes pre-call planning tools and approach
- Relies on agronomy or services experts for technical knowledge as needed
- Records all relevant account details in the CRM software (Salesforce)
40% Strategy Execution
- In partnership with top retailer sellers, executes by using tools such as the Account Plan, Farmer by Farmer (FxF) Plan, and ACRE sprints. Measures and monitors progress against plans.
- Owns and is accountable for the FxF Plan and for digital and services adoption by retailer sellers
- Coaches and communicates at the farm-gate level the total acre value proposition to the top 1,000 retailer sellers including brand ladder, partnered and proprietary brand strategies, programs, pricing, services, and digital technology and platforms
- Supports the retail seller in Answer Plot and post-harvest meetings
- Coordinates with local manufacturer representatives
- Implements Account Plan with retail sellers
- Manages discretionary and insight trial seed
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business-related field of study from an accredited university plus 2 years of industry or direct sales experience; or an equivalent of 7 years of successful work experience in industry or direct sales
- Ability to see the “big picture” of the organization and the farmer’s operation
- Understands how the key drivers of the business relate to each other and work together to produce profitable growth
- Proactive communicator with exceptional written, verbal, and formal presentation skills
- Trustworthy with a strong level of personal commitment
- Ability to coach and mentor others by suggesting improvements and leading change
- Ability to make sound decisions and complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work independently and manage productivity
- Experience demonstrating agility and leading/adapting quickly to change
- Technical agriculture product / crop expertise and ability to develop and educate others on products, services, and programs
- Ability to effectively manage projects
- Solid experience using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom); and CRM software (Salesforce)
- Must have current and valid state driver’s license
- Travel up to 50%, including evenings and some weekends making direct farm-gate calls; may require working long hours during peak seasons
Essential Functions/Work Environment:
- Travel up to 50%, including evenings and some weekends making direct farm-gate calls; may require working long hours during peak seasons.
Compensation:
- This is a sales role that is compensated with a target mix of base salary plus commission.
- Base salary is dependent upon experience/tenure and generally ranges between: $81,200 - $121,800
- Target bonus is: Thirty Thousand
- In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Development Manager
Align your credentials to USMCA categories
Sales Development Manager isn't a listed TN category by title. Your offer letter must frame your duties under Management Consultant: client acquisition strategy, revenue pipeline analysis, and cross-functional team coordination, not quota management or direct sales.
Request a duties-forward offer letter
Ask your employer to describe your role in terms of analytical and strategic functions. CBP officers approve the visa, not the job title. A letter that leads with 'develops organizational sales strategy' clears faster than one that leads with 'closes deals.'
Build a credential package before outreach
Prepare your bachelor's degree, official transcripts, and a one-page summary of your consulting-adjacent work before contacting hiring managers. Canadian applicants need these at the port of entry; Mexican nationals need them at the consulate appointment.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Companies experienced with visa sponsorship understand the process and won't delay on unfamiliar requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter Sales Development Manager openings by employers with recent visa filings, cutting your search time significantly.
Clarify third-party worksite arrangements early
If the role involves managing accounts at client sites, flag this before the offer stage. CBP scrutinizes TN applications where your day-to-day location differs from the petitioning employer's address, which is common in B2B sales structures.
Understand Mexican nationals' consular processing timeline
Mexican applicants cannot self-petition at the border like Canadians. You'll file through a U.S. consulate, which typically adds several weeks. Coordinate your start date with your employer once your appointment is confirmed, not when the offer is signed.
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Find Sales Development Manager JobsSales Development Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Development Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but the qualification depends on how your employer frames the position. TN status doesn't include a 'Sales Development Manager' category directly. The role must meet the Management Consultant definition, meaning your duties emphasize strategic planning, organizational development, and analytical functions rather than direct sales execution or quota attainment.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Sales Development Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved at the border the same day. H-1B requires a lottery registration in March and a wait until October 1 at the earliest. For Canadians, TN is almost always faster. Mexican nationals face consular processing, but it's still typically quicker than the H-1B cycle.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes the specific consulting and strategic duties of the role, confirms you'll be paid a wage consistent with the position, and states the anticipated duration of employment. This letter is your primary filing document. Canadians present it at the port of entry; Mexican nationals submit it as part of their consular package.
How can I find Sales Development Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most job listings don't specify TN visa sponsorship because employers aren't always familiar with it by name. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter Sales Development Manager openings by employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will decline at the offer stage.
Can I switch Sales Development Manager employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You cannot start working for a new company under your existing TN. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry for a new TN before starting with the new employer. Mexican nationals need to schedule a new consulate appointment. Both options require a new support letter from the incoming employer.
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