About the role
Blackbaud is seeking a results-driven and consultative Senior Sales Specialist, AI to join our newly formed AI Sales Team. This role will work in close partnership with the direct sales organization to drive awareness, engagement, and adoption of Blackbaud’s AI-powered solutions across the U.S. market. As a Senior Sales Specialist, AI, you will bring deep expertise in AI technologies and their application to the social good sector, helping customers unlock new value through intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making. This is unique opportunity to join a pioneering team shaping the future of AI in the social good space and getting to work with mission-driven organizations making a real difference. You’ll collaborate with innovative leaders leveraging cutting-edge technology while enjoying a flexible, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment.
What you’ll do
- Sales Enablement & Support: Partner with Account Executives to position AI solutions effectively, support deal strategy, and engage in customer-facing conversations for new business and directly lead sales engagements with existing customers.
- Customer Discovery & Solutioning: Lead discovery sessions to understand customer needs and identify opportunities for AI-driven transformation.
- Product Expertise: Maintain deep knowledge of Blackbaud’s AI offerings and roadmap, articulating value propositions and differentiators.
- Pipeline Development: Collaborate with marketing and sales to generate interest, qualify leads, and accelerate pipeline growth for AI solutions.
- Demo & Presentation Delivery: Deliver compelling product demonstrations, presentations, and workshops tailored to customer use cases.
- Feedback Loop: Provide customer insights to Product and Engineering teams to inform roadmap and innovation.
- Training & Evangelism: Help educate the broader sales team on AI capabilities, use cases, and success stories.
What you’ll have
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise software sales, solution consulting, or sales engineering, preferably in AI, analytics, or data platforms.
- Strong understanding of AI concepts such as machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive modeling.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technologies for diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed sales environment.
- Passion for social impact and alignment with Blackbaud’s mission.
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and sales enablement tools.
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The starting base salary and annual proposed commission is $156,400.00 to $218,300.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, sales quota, Company finances, and other operational considerations.Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Remote-first workforce
401(k) program with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Generous Parental Leave
Volunteer for vacation
Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
Tuition reimbursement program
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and “wellbeing days” are emphasized, and feedback suggests PTO is a consistent strength. Remote/hybrid flexibility further supports time-away needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, health coaching, and flexibility (including remote/hybrid schedules) are highlighted as part of a holistic support approach. Tuition reimbursement, wellness recognition, and home-office support add everyday value.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits extend to mental health support, fertility options, and travel support for abortion care, with parental leave also included. These offerings signal attention to diverse needs across life stages.
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Blackbaud unleashes the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. As the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact, Blackbaud expands what is possible across the nonprofit and education sectors, at companies committed to social responsibility, and for individual change makers. Built specifically for fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management, Blackbaud’s essential software accelerates impact through unmatched expertise and powerful data intelligence. Millions of people across more than 100 countries connect, give, learn, and engage through Blackbaud platforms.
Why Work With Us
We’re here to fuel impact that creates a better, more connected world. When nonprofits, social impact teams, schools and individual change-makers have powerful and effective foundational infrastructure, they transform our communities and our world.
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