Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in sales development, charity partnerships, or fundraising., Strong communication and presentation skills with a consultative approach., Eagerness to learn, grow, and take ownership of personal development., Passion for the social impact sector and helping mission-driven organizations..

Key responsibilities:

Partner with Account Executives to learn and apply sales techniques.

Build and nurture relationships with non-profit organizations across the UK.

Identify customer challenges in fundraising and technology sectors.

Manage a personal sales pipeline from prospecting to closing deals.

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Associate Sales Executive to join the Blackbaud Europe commercial team and take the next step in their sales career. This is a growth-focused role designed for individuals ready to transition from Sales Development into full-cycle sales.

You’ll work closely with experienced Account Executives to develop your skills, deepen your understanding of the fundraising landscape, and build strong relationships with social impact organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to grow into a consultative sales role, with structured support, coaching, and exposure to a wide range of sales strategies and customer scenarios.

What you'll be doing

Partner with Account Executives to learn and apply best-in-class sales techniques
Build and nurture relationships with key non-profit organisations across the UK
Identify and understand customer challenges in fundraising and technology
Present tailored solutions that deliver measurable impact and ROI
Develop strategies across our portfolio of Fundraising CRMs, Grant Making Solutions, and Digital Services
Manage your own book of business, from pipeline generation to deal closure
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a seamless customer experience

What we're looking for

Experience in a Sales Development, charity partnerships, or fundraising role
Passion for the social impact space and a desire to help mission-driven organisations succeed
Strong communication and presentation skills, with a consultative approach
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Eagerness to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development

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