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Trade Marketing Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves strategic analysis and advisory functions. Canadian citizens can enter at the border with an employer's support letter; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. Most employers file the TN petition before your start date.
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The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAEC) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) invites applications for a tenure-track position in agricultural markets, trade, and rural development policy. This is a 9-month, academic-year appointment, with expectations to fund summer activities through external grants or other mechanisms. The specific appointment is 50 percent research and 50 percent Extension.
The successful candidate will maintain a visible, nationally recognized, externally funded applied research and Extension program in agricultural markets, trade, and rural development policy analysis, with a particular focus on distilling and successfully communicating the impacts of proposed policies and market changes to stakeholders across the Commonwealth of Virginia. International engagement and recognition are encouraged and expected as the candidate’s career advances. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues in AAEC, the Center for Agricultural Trade, and other departments in CALS to develop effective Extension and applied research programs that integrate market, policy, and trade analysis into existing efforts on local food systems and rural development initiatives. This position will also work closely with Extension agents, specialists, and field staff to develop effective and visible programs. By collaborating with others in the department, CALS, across campus and beyond, the successful candidate will serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary activity, bridging the technical rigor of quantitative analysis with the practical, applied focus of Extension work needed to address the market, trade, and policy impacts confronting rural communities in Virginia. Through dissemination of trade and policy impacts, this position will enhance communication and public policy outreach efforts in CALS that foster economic growth and resilience in our rural communities.
As a priority to develop and foster new partnerships and leverage existing ones across campus and the commonwealth, the candidate is expected to build partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. government, industry, nonprofits, etc.), producer groups, agricultural lenders, supply chain businesses, and others. The position will also enhance communication to raise awareness of CALS engagement in the communities we serve. There is an expectation of excellence in grantsmanship, timely communication of research findings through publication in peer-reviewed journal articles and extension outlets, and mentoring students. This position requires occasional travel for meetings and conferences.
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is a growing unit with approximately 250 undergraduate students, 45 graduate students, and 27 faculty members. The department offers unique opportunities to develop applied research and outreach programs that have meaningful impacts on decision-makers. The department offers undergraduate programs in agribusiness and applied economic management, an online and in-person Master’s program, and a joint Ph.D. with the Department of Economics. The department collaborates closely with other units within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as well as with various units on campus.
The Department is located in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, which has about 2,600 undergraduate students and 600 graduate students across 10 academic units. The Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and Virginia Cooperative Extension, within the college, deliver research-based information to the Commonwealth of Virginia through county/city extension offices, 4-H educational centers, and Agricultural Research and Extension Centers.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Agribusiness, Regional Science, or a closely related discipline by appointment start date.
- Demonstrated ability (or potential) for publishing peer-reviewed research, Extension, and teaching materials.
- Skills in and experience applying regional economic and international trade models in conducting economic analysis.
- Demonstrated ability (or potential) in communicating and synthesizing complex economic analyses to a wide range of audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and delivering economic-based educational programs to extension agents, business managers, industry groups, public agency personnel, and stakeholders.
- Experience applying for grants or other funding for programmatic support, including running fee-based workshops, and/or establishing novel sources of external funding to support integrated research or Extension programs.
- Experience working with clientele such as industry partners, commodity groups, and government agencies.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$85,000 - $110,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40; M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Review Date
11/29/2026
Additional Information
Application packets should include:
a. A formal cover letter summarizing qualifications,
b. a statement describing Research and Extension philosophy (2-pg max),
d. a current curriculum vitae, and
e. the names and contact information of three professional references who can assess the applicant’s qualifications for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Jason Grant at jhgrant@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Job Description
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAEC) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) invites applications for a tenure-track position in agricultural markets, trade, and rural development policy. This is a 9-month, academic-year appointment, with expectations to fund summer activities through external grants or other mechanisms. The specific appointment is 50 percent research and 50 percent Extension.
The successful candidate will maintain a visible, nationally recognized, externally funded applied research and Extension program in agricultural markets, trade, and rural development policy analysis, with a particular focus on distilling and successfully communicating the impacts of proposed policies and market changes to stakeholders across the Commonwealth of Virginia. International engagement and recognition are encouraged and expected as the candidate’s career advances. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues in AAEC, the Center for Agricultural Trade, and other departments in CALS to develop effective Extension and applied research programs that integrate market, policy, and trade analysis into existing efforts on local food systems and rural development initiatives. This position will also work closely with Extension agents, specialists, and field staff to develop effective and visible programs. By collaborating with others in the department, CALS, across campus and beyond, the successful candidate will serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary activity, bridging the technical rigor of quantitative analysis with the practical, applied focus of Extension work needed to address the market, trade, and policy impacts confronting rural communities in Virginia. Through dissemination of trade and policy impacts, this position will enhance communication and public policy outreach efforts in CALS that foster economic growth and resilience in our rural communities.
As a priority to develop and foster new partnerships and leverage existing ones across campus and the commonwealth, the candidate is expected to build partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. government, industry, nonprofits, etc.), producer groups, agricultural lenders, supply chain businesses, and others. The position will also enhance communication to raise awareness of CALS engagement in the communities we serve. There is an expectation of excellence in grantsmanship, timely communication of research findings through publication in peer-reviewed journal articles and extension outlets, and mentoring students. This position requires occasional travel for meetings and conferences.
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is a growing unit with approximately 250 undergraduate students, 45 graduate students, and 27 faculty members. The department offers unique opportunities to develop applied research and outreach programs that have meaningful impacts on decision-makers. The department offers undergraduate programs in agribusiness and applied economic management, an online and in-person Master’s program, and a joint Ph.D. with the Department of Economics. The department collaborates closely with other units within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as well as with various units on campus.
The Department is located in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, which has about 2,600 undergraduate students and 600 graduate students across 10 academic units. The Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and Virginia Cooperative Extension, within the college, deliver research-based information to the Commonwealth of Virginia through county/city extension offices, 4-H educational centers, and Agricultural Research and Extension Centers.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Agribusiness, Regional Science, or a closely related discipline by appointment start date.
- Demonstrated ability (or potential) for publishing peer-reviewed research, Extension, and teaching materials.
- Skills in and experience applying regional economic and international trade models in conducting economic analysis.
- Demonstrated ability (or potential) in communicating and synthesizing complex economic analyses to a wide range of audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and delivering economic-based educational programs to extension agents, business managers, industry groups, public agency personnel, and stakeholders.
- Experience applying for grants or other funding for programmatic support, including running fee-based workshops, and/or establishing novel sources of external funding to support integrated research or Extension programs.
- Experience working with clientele such as industry partners, commodity groups, and government agencies.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$85,000 - $110,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40; M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Review Date
11/29/2026
Additional Information
Application packets should include:
a. A formal cover letter summarizing qualifications,
b. a statement describing Research and Extension philosophy (2-pg max),
d. a current curriculum vitae, and
e. the names and contact information of three professional references who can assess the applicant’s qualifications for this position.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Jason Grant at jhgrant@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Trade Marketing Manager
Frame your resume around analytical deliverables
TN visa adjudicators evaluate whether your role meets the Management Consultant definition, not the job title alone. Rewrite your resume to emphasize market analysis, trade channel strategy, and data-driven recommendations rather than execution tasks like coordinating events or managing budgets.
Target CPG and retail employers with cross-border operations
Companies that sell into Canada or Mexico already understand USMCA-era trade structures and are more familiar with TN documentation requirements. Focus your search on manufacturers, distributors, and national retail brands with active U.S. trade marketing functions.
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Clarify the support letter scope before accepting an offer
The employer's TN support letter must describe your specific duties in Management Consultant terms. Ask your hiring manager to review the draft letter with HR or legal counsel before you travel, since a vague or mislabeled letter is the most common reason for CBP delays at the Canadian border.
Verify your degree aligns with the offered role
USCIS and CBP require a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the position. A marketing or business degree supports most Trade Marketing Manager roles, but a degree in an unrelated field will require a detailed advisory duties narrative in your employer's letter.
Prepare a duties addendum if your role spans execution and strategy
Trade Marketing Managers often own both campaign execution and strategic planning. USCIS and CBP scrutinize roles that blend hands-on coordination with advisory work. Document the percentage of time spent on qualifying consultative duties and include that breakdown in your employer support letter as a signed addendum.
Trade Marketing Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Trade Marketing Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the classification depends on your actual duties, not your job title. Trade Marketing Managers qualify under the TN Management Consultant category when the role centers on providing trade channel analysis, market strategy recommendations, and data-driven advisory input to business leadership. Roles that are primarily execution-focused, such as coordinating in-store activations or managing vendor relationships without a strategic advisory component, face higher scrutiny at the border or from USCIS.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B?
The TN visa has no annual cap and no lottery for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. The H-1B visa requires winning a lottery that selects roughly one in four registrants, with a mandatory October 1 start date. For Trade Marketing Manager roles that qualify under TN, the TN route is faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens face a separate TN annual allocation, so timeline expectations differ.
What documents does my employer need to provide for a TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, the specific duties you will perform, your qualifications, the duration of employment, and your compensation. The letter should make an explicit connection between your duties and the Management Consultant TN category. Canadian citizens present this letter directly at a U.S. port of entry. Mexican citizens submit it as part of a consular visa application.
Where can I find Trade Marketing Manager jobs that offer TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles with confirmed TN visa sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by TN eligibility or sponsorship history, so most postings don't surface this information. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have actively sponsored TN workers, which removes the guesswork from your job search and helps you focus applications on companies prepared to file.
Can I switch Trade Marketing Manager employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN approval before starting with the new employer. Canadian citizens can get approval at the border with a new support letter from the incoming employer. Mexican citizens need to return to a U.S. consulate for a new TN stamp. There is no portability provision under TN the way there is under H-1B, so plan for a gap of at least a few business days between filing and starting the new role.