Sales Account Manager - Fundraising Specialist
Launch your sales career while empowering schools & communities. Join a fast-paced, supportive team driving meaningful fundraising impact with growth and hands-on experience
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The Opportunity
We are looking for a Sales Account Manager – Fundraising Specialist to join our Fundraising department. This role is focused on building and maintaining strong customer relationships, driving retention, and ensuring fundraising groups have a seamless experience. You will manage client accounts, coordinate campaigns, and support program growth, while also providing operational assistance during peak fundraising seasons.
This is an excellent opportunity for a soon-to-be graduate or a recent graduate to launch their career in sales, customer management, and marketing within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
DeVry Overview
DeVry Greenhouses is a wholesale supplier of bedding plants and nursery trees. Through our fundraising programs, we partner with schools, community groups, and organizations to deliver high-quality products that help raise funds for meaningful causes. At DeVry, we roll up our sleeves and work hard – especially during peak seasons but we also know how to have fun doing it with an energetic, supportive team.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and execute recruitment and re-engagement campaigns (emails, calls, other channels)
- Maintain and update CRM and mailing lists with accurate, organized data
- Distribute and track CSAT/NPS survey, following up on customer feedback
- Ensure high-quality customer service by overseeing responses to inquiries
- Assist with campaign and resource material design aligned to DeVry’s brand
- Contribute to social media content planning and preparation
- Provide operational support during peak fundraising seasons (emails, calls, logistics)
- Collaborate across team to ensure smooth execution of fundraising programs
Qualifications:
- Positive, can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree or post-secondary equivalent preferred
- Sales and/ or marketing experience is an asset
- Strong organizational and data management skills
- Content creation skills for email, social media, and campaigns
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication – articulate, ethical, and influential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive in a team setting
KPIs:
- Customer retention and satisfaction scores (NPS, CSAT)
- Success of recruitment campaigns for past customers
- Contribution to program growth and long-term fundraising success
Total Rewards:
- Annual wage range: $47,000-$52,000+ based on schooling and experience (based on full-time hours)
- Eligible for benefits after probationary period
- Annual wage review and performance reflections twice per year
- Department
- Fundraising
- Role
- Fundraising Specialist
- Locations
- Chilliwack
- Employment type
- Full-time
About DeVry Greenhouses
DeVry Greenhouses is a leading nursery greenhouse operation based in British Columbia, specializing in the production of high-quality ornamental plants. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, DeVry supplies major retailers across Canada and North American and is recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship and workforce development.