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    Sales Commercial Account Executive, Social Impact

    Blackbaud

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 1 week ago
    $79k–$102kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    About the roleWe are seeking high-energy, sales driven professionals and/or non-profit fundraising experts to guide prospects to Blackbaud’s proven software solutions. You will serve as key contact and liaison between Blackbaud and potential clients during the initial sales process by quickly closing key plays driven by both inbound and outbound leads.

    Ideal candidates should be results-oriented, possess outstanding customer facing skills and have a proven track record selling CRM/SaaS or Fundraising software solutions from the ground up within a high velocity selling environment while other successful candidates will have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals with demonstrated success in raising money; priority given to those with specific Blackbaud product experience.

    What you’ll do Quickly qualifying, pursuing and closing key plays Establishing and maintaining key account relationships Serving as prospective clients' main point of contact and working with other departments as needed to provide answers and service Providing return on investment (ROI) solutions in the form of product and service proposals Continuously updating and maintaining active deals for pipeline management, daily activity and forecast data Staying up-to-date as it relates to the markets which impact products or services Reaching and exceeding monthly and quarterly quota Vertical expertise preferred, not required

    What you'll bring 2 - 4 years of successful sales experience is required, preferably high volume selling experience in an IT or software (Saas) environment and/or 5+ years of experience in development/fundraising Hunter/new logos/new product line driven mentality Superior communication skills with the ability to make clear, compelling and value-focused sales presentations A strong work ethic and goal-oriented attitude is required Proven success in creating effective sales strategies to meet and exceed sales quotas Excellent time-management skills with the dis

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $102k (range: $79k–$102k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    SMB / Transactional

    Under 1 month, high-velocity closing

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·5+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Pipeline Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Quick demos8–12/week
    Closing calls10–15/day
    Quotes & invoicesDaily
    Velocity metricsDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Account-Executive
    Commercial-Sales
    SaaS-Sales
    Fundraising-Sales
    Social-Impact-Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Blackbaud's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    As an Account Executive with Blackbaud, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $79k–$102k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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