Senior Sales Manager, AI
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the strategic leadership opportunity, competitive salary range, and impact potential in a fast-evolving AI market.
- Salary range: $183,300–$249,600/year
- Leadership role at the intersection of technology and social impact
- Opportunity to shape the future of AI in the nonprofit sector
- Requires extensive experience (10+ years)
Pros
- Leverage a significant salary range ($183,300–$249,600/year) in a competitive field.
- Lead a pioneering sales team in AI, contributing significantly to social impact.
- Unique chance to strategize in a high-growth, startup-like environment.
Cons
- Requires extensive experience (10+ years) which limits applicant pool.
- High-pressure environment with ambitious sales targets.
- Potential for work-life balance challenges in a rapidly changing field.
Who it's for
Senior / Executive • Fully remote
Good fit
- Senior sales leaders with a proven background in enterprise SaaS
- Individuals passionate about AI and social impact
- Professionals looking for dynamic leadership roles
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without sales management experience
- Individuals preferring a structured corporate environment
- Those not interested in innovative and fast-paced challenges
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About the role
Blackbaud is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and visionary Senior Sales Manager, AI, to launch and lead our new AI sales team. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing a go-to-market strategy for our agentic AI agent product within the RE NXT platform, building and managing a team of five high-performing account executives, and driving rapid growth in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on, innovative approach and a passion for scaling new business lines. This is a unique opportunity to lead a pioneering team shaping the future of AI in the social good space who get to work with mission-driven organizations making a real difference.
What you’ll do
Build and Lead a High-Performing Sales Team
Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop a team of five account executives with a focus on agility, collaboration, and results.
Foster a startup mentality—encouraging experimentation, rapid iteration, and a bias for action.
Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Develop and Execute Go-to-Market Strategy
Define and implement a comprehensive go-to-market plan for the AI agent product, including market segmentation, value proposition, and sales process.
Identify and prioritize target customer segments, develop tailored messaging, and drive pipeline generation.
Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to ensure alignment and maximize impact.
Drive Sales Performance and Revenue Growth
Own and deliver on ambitious sales targets, forecasting, and pipeline management.
Monitor team and individual performance metrics, using data to drive decisions and optimize results.
Serve as a hands-on leader—actively participating in key deals, customer meetings, and negotiations.
Champion Customer Engagement and Success
Act as an executive sponsor for strategic opportunities, building trusted relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
Gather and relay customer feedback to inform product development and innovation.
Ensure a seamless handoff from sales to implementation and ongoing customer success.
Stay Ahead of Market Trends
Maintain deep knowledge of AI technologies, industry trends, and the competitive landscape.
Identify new opportunities for growth and differentiation in the market.
What you’ll have
10+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing sales teams, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies for new products or business lines.
Deep understanding of AI technologies and their application in enterprise and/or social good sectors.
Strong executive presence, communication, and influencing skills.
Analytical, data-driven approach to sales management.
Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
Entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with ambiguity, change, and rapid growth.
Passion for social impact and alignment with Blackbaud’s mission.
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The starting base salary and annual proposed commission is $183,300.00 to $249,600.00. 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
