Business Development Representative

Identify and research target schools and school boards across Ontario (Catholic and public)

Execute cold calling campaigns to reach school principals, vice-principals, and curriculum leads

Send cold email sequences to generate interest and book discovery meetings

Conduct in-person cold visits to schools to introduce GBL and request meetings with decision-makers

Follow up persistently and strategically across multiple touchpoints to advance conversations

Present GBL’s value proposition to principals, teachers and corporate sponsors

Conduct needs assessments to tailor pitches to each school’s priorities and budget

Navigate school board approval processes, procurement requirements, and budget cycles

Negotiate and close program packages and partnership contracts

Maintain a healthy pipeline and log all activity in CRM (calls, visits, emails, outcomes)

Track outreach metrics, conversion rates, and weekly/monthly targets

Represent GBL at events, educational conferences, and community networking opportunities

Support digital outreach strategies alongside traditional field sales efforts

Collaborate with the team on campaigns, collateral, and outreach improvements

Share field insights to help refine GBL’s pitch, messaging, and school targeting

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Education, or related field

1–3 years of experience in sales, cold outreach, business development, or account management

Demonstrated comfort with cold calling, cold emailing, and in-person prospecting

Valid Ontario driver’s licence and reliable vehicle for regular field visits

GrowBuildLearn is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), persons with disabilities, members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and individuals from underserved communities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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