Entry-Level Sales Trainee - Nonprofit Sector Job at IMS, San Leandro, CA

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  • IMS
  • San Leandro, CA

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

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Work at office, Local area,

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