Sales Representative

Commission-based | 12 Months | Remote

Commission-Based Sales Representative – Ethical & Impact Storytelling Programs

About the Role

Photographers Without Borders (PWB) is seeking a Commission-Based Sales Representative to help grow our B2C and B2B ethical and impact storytelling programs, including virtual and in-person trainings, workshops, and team-building experiences for organizations.

This role is ideal for a relationship-driven salesperson who is passionate about ethical storytelling, social impact, and values-aligned business development. You will be responsible for identifying, nurturing, and closing partnerships with organizations interested in training their teams through PWB’s offerings.

This is a contract, commission-only role with flexible hours and strong earning potential tied directly to performance.

What You’ll Be OFFERING

PWB’s B2B offerings include:

  • Ethical Storytelling & Photography Workshops

  • Impact Storytelling Training Programs

  • Virtual and In-Person Team-Building Experiences

  • Custom Organizational Training & Consulting

These programs are modeled on PWB’s established educational offerings and adapted for professional, organizational audiences.

Key Responsibilities

As a Commission-Based Sales Representative, you will:

  • Identify and pursue new B2B partnership opportunities

  • Prospect organizations aligned with PWB’s mission and values

  • Initiate outreach via email, LinkedIn, referrals, and networks

  • Conduct discovery conversations with potential clients

  • Clearly communicate the value and impact of PWB’s programs

  • Collaborate with PWB staff to scope client needs and proposals

  • Guide leads through the sales process to signed agreements

  • Maintain accurate records of leads, conversations, and conversions

  • Represent PWB professionally and ethically in all sales activities

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Mission-aligned and values-driven

  • Comfortable selling education, training, or services (not products)

  • Confident speaking with decision-makers (HR, CSR, Marketing, Comms, Leadership)

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently

  • Skilled at relationship-based, consultative sales

  • Respectful, ethical, and transparent in sales practices

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in sales, business development, or partnerships

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to clearly articulate complex or values-based offerings

  • Comfortable working on a commission-only basis

  • Reliable internet access and basic CRM / tracking skills

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

  • Experience selling B2B training, workshops, or professional services

  • Existing network in nonprofits, NGOs, social impact, education, or CSR spaces

  • Familiarity with ethical storytelling, communications, or social impact work

  • Experience with consultative or solution-based sales models

  • Multilingual capabilities

Compensation & Structure

  • Commission-based compensation (percentage per closed sale)

  • Commission structure shared during onboarding

  • No cap on earnings

  • Potential for long-term collaboration and expanded responsibilities

Why Work With PWB?

  • Sell offerings rooted in ethics, dignity, and real-world impact

  • Flexible, remote-friendly role

  • Work with a globally respected nonprofit

  • Contribute directly to funding ethical storytelling and education

  • Align your sales work with purpose, not pressure

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the form below, complete with a cover letter and resume detailing:

  • A brief overview of relevant sales or partnership experience

  • Description of existing networks or sectors you’d target

  • Why PWB’s mission and programs resonate with you

WHY OUR STAFF LOVE US:

We offer a warm, authentic, and flexible environment with the possibility of engaging remotely.

  • We strive to facilitate and maintain a culture that is safe, diverse, heart-centered and inclusive, and ever-open to new ideas and possibilities.

  • Unique opportunities for personal growth and development such as our monthly photo critique and decolonization workgroup.

  • Autonomy and mastery in a specified role so you can make an impact with your unique skill set.

  • Gain valuable work and learning experience working with communities and storytellers from around the world that are addressing the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and UNDRIP.  17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and UNDRIP.