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Field Sales Executive - Fundraising
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Charity Fundraiser / Door-to-Door Sales Executive - Dogs Trust Campaign
Salary: £26,400 basic + uncapped bonus | Realistic OTE: £45,000-£55,000+ Training: Full training provided
Do you thrive in face-to-face interactions and enjoy making a tangible impact through direct sales in door-to-door fundraising? If you’re an experienced Field Sales Executive, Door-to-Door Sales Representative, Canvasser, Fundraiser, or Direct Sales Professional, then this ambitious role could be your next challenge with Charity Link, representing Dogs Trust.
About the Role
Position: Charity Fundraiser / Door-to-Door Sales Executive
This rewarding position offers an opportunity to become the local champion for Dogs Trust, the UK’s most recognised and beloved animal welfare charity. As a Charity Link representative, your people skills, resilience, and passion for making a difference will drive results—whether securing regular monthly donor commitments or generating lottery sign-ups.
You’ll engage with the public, share inspiring stories of rescued dogs, and build lasting donor relationships in a career climate that offers financial reward, professional advancement, and real-world impact. No two days are the same—the role blends fast-paced dynamics with personal fulfilment, championing a highly visible and valued cause.
Why Join Charity Link?
Join a company committed to industry-leading training, optimal earnings potential, and long-term career growth. Every contribution you make helps thousands of dogs every year find homes, recover from cruelty, or receive lifelong care.
Your rewards and benefits include:
✅ Annual salary of £26,400 guaranteed with a targeted realistic OTE of £45,000–£55,000+
✅ Uncapped commission, incentives, and discretionary bonuses for exceptional performance
✅ Healthcare cash plan worth up to £900 per year
✅ Death in service benefit worth 2x your annual salary
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✅ Award-winning training with ongoing coaching
✅ Generous employee referral scheme
✅ Pension scheme and financial benefits
✅ Discounts at over 30,000 retailers nationwide
✅ Long-service rewards including extra holiday, cash bonuses, and enhanced healthcare packages
✅ Career development opportunities with clear progression paths within fundraising and field sales
What You’ll Do
As the face of Dogs Trust, your role will involve:
- Direct engagement with members of the public through door-to-door campaigns, face-to-face fundraising and customer-facing sales.
- Inspiring monthly direct debit support and lottery sign-ups from new donors.
- Share success stories of rescued and rehabilitated dogs to generate emotional investment and commitment.
- Build long-term donor relationships, maintaining regular communication and fostering trust in the charity’s mission.
- Meet demanding sales targets while complimenting Dogs Trust’s fundraising, brand awareness, and donor retention goals.
- Collaborate with existing Charity Link associates and local teams through sharing knowledge, best practices, and high-energy motivation.
This is not transactional sales—it’s opportunity to impact real change. Your immediate ability to communicate effectively, handle objections, and connect empathetically will be fundamental.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking ambitious, passionate professors of people engagement with profiles like:
Experience you’ll thrive in:
- Door-to-door sales
- Field sales and direct sales
- Canvassing / fundraising
- Sales in telecoms, utilities, or face-to-face marketing
- Prior charitable fundraising (optional, but advantageous)
Attributes you claim:
- Self-motivated and results-driven, with a target-focused mindset
- Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships intelligently
- Resilient and positive, turning challenges into opportunities
- Dedicated to making a difference -
- Seeking a career, not just another job
- Passionate about animals, widening reach, and supporting charitable missions
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Experience note: While previous charity fundraising experience is helpful, it’s not strictly necessary. Our full training programme and resources ensure you'll blossom into an efficient and impactful representative.
Why Charity Link Stands Out
Charity Link has over 30 years of industry experience. Our celebrated fundraising methodologies together with leading commission structures, training excellence, and a culture of reward and growth define our organisation for talented professionals.
As part of Charity Link, you gain access to a supportive team, high-performance initiatives, and unmatched prospects for personal and professional fulfilment.
By joining Charity Link, you make an ongoing impact while constructively advancing your career in direct fundraising. Your work will help rescue, rehabilitate, and support dogs in need, connecting with communities on the doors step and faraway.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We understand that diverse teams deliver better results. At Charity Link, every voice is valued—regardless of background, identity, or experience level.
We remain proactive in eliminating barriers and crafting a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our inclusive ethos never compromises high standards—we simply believe a fine culture is built on equity.
If you’re an experienced professional or someone seeking fulfilling direction using transferable skills, it doesn’t matter—we welcome all applicants.
Apply today and help Dogs Trust reach more animals, donors, and hearts!
Hop to it: Apply now to join Charity Link’s career in fundraising as a doorknocker, campaigner, and career builder.
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