Entry-Level Sales Trainee – Nonprofit Sector

IMS; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven Marketing and Advertising agency seeks an Entry-Level Sales Trainee to support nonprofits and community organizations in the Bay Area. You will learn key sales techniques, engage in community outreach, and help expand donor bases while working in a dynamic, equity-centered culture. This paid training program offers mentorship and career growth opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

Benefits

Paid training program with mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic and diverse work culture

Qualifications

• Passion for nonprofit causes and social impact.
• Excellent communication and public-facing skills.
• Motivated to develop skills in sales and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply sales techniques for nonprofit clients.
• Support outreach to potential partners and clients.
• Assist in promoting nonprofit campaigns at community events.

Skills

Communication

People Skills

Sales Techniques

Organizational Skills

Goal-oriented

Coachable

Job description

We are a mission-driven Marketing and Advertising agency dedicated to supporting nonprofits, community organizations, and social justice campaigns throughout the Bay Area. Our goal is to help these organizations amplify their reach and grow their impact through grassroots engagement, strategic campaigns, and public-facing outreach.

Position Overview

As an Entry-Level Sales Trainee – Nonprofit Sector, you’ll participate in a structured, hands-on training program designed to teach you the foundations of sales, client acquisition, and relationship management within the mission-driven sector. You’ll gain the tools to help local nonprofit organizations expand their donor base, increase program participation, and scale their community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply sales techniques tailored to nonprofit and community-based clients

• Support outreach to potential partners, clients, and community stakeholders

• Assist in promoting nonprofit campaigns and initiatives at community events and activations

• Help prepare presentations, sales decks, and proposals for nonprofit clients

• Participate in field training, donor acquisition campaigns, and cause-based promotional efforts

• Track outreach results and support reporting and CRM updates

• Collaborate with team members and mentors to develop strategy and improve performance

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for nonprofit causes, public service, and social impact

• Excellent communication and people skills; confident in community or public-facing roles

• Highly coachable and motivated to develop skills in sales, marketing, or fundraising

• Organized, goal-oriented, and adaptable to fast-paced environments

• Experience in customer service, volunteer work, fundraising, or student leadership is a plus

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Bilingual (Spanish, Cantonese, Tagalog, etc.) is highly valued

What We Offer

• A paid training program with mentorship in mission-aligned sales and community outreach

• Career growth opportunities into account management, campaign leadership, or fundraising strategy

• A dynamic and diverse work culture centered around equity, impact, and professional development

• The chance to help grow organizations that are making real change in the Bay Area