Schools Outreach Sales Coordinator – Contract #9031

About the Role
GrowBuildLearn is a social impact enterprise bringing hydroponic technology and hands-on STEM curriculum into Ontario classrooms through our Mars Grower Academy program. We’re looking for a motivated, people-first sales professional to drive school adoption — someone who thrives on cold outreach, building relationships from scratch, and walking into a principal’s office ready to make a compelling case for sustainable education.
This is a field-facing sales role. You’ll be on the phone, in inboxes, and at school doors — prospecting and pitching partnerships with schools and businesses across Ontario. Think of it as business development with a mission.

What You’ll Do
Cold Outreach & Prospecting
•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

Sales & Partnership Development
•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
Business Development Support
•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

What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
•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

Skills & Competencies
•Strong verbal communication — confident on the phone and in person with new contacts
•Persuasive, consultative approach to sales; able to listen, identify needs, and pitch solutions
•Resilient and self-motivated; comfortable with rejection and persistent in follow-up
•Organized and disciplined with pipeline management and CRM tracking
•Entrepreneurial mindset — able to work independently and manage your own territory
•Genuine interest in education, sustainability, or social impact
•Ability to travel to GBL head office in Niagara Falls on a weekly basis, and attend to in-person sales opportunities across GTA/ Hamilton/ Niagara (and beyond on certain occasions)

Nice to Have
•Experience selling to schools, school boards, or educational institutions
•Familiarity with Ontario K–12 curriculum and school decision-making structures
•Experience with Hubspot or other CRM platforms
•Background in EdTech, environmental education, or community outreach
•Bilingual in English and French is an asset

Eligibility Note (OJCP Funded)
This role is funded through the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) program. Candidates must be Ontario residents who are currently unemployed or working under 20 hrs/week and must have a qualifying EI history (currently receiving EI, received EI within the last 60 months, or paid EI premiums in at least 3 of the last 10 years).

Compensation & Benefits
•Competitive hourly wage based on experience
•Commission or bonus structure tied to goals
•Mileage reimbursement for school visits and field travel
•Flexible hybrid work arrangement
•Professional development opportunities
•Meaningful work with direct community and environmental impact

How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your sales and cold outreach experience

GrowBuildLearn is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants — and do not discriminate on any ground protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or family status, or disability. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process; if you require an accommodation, please contact us at hello@growbuildlearn.com and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Because this role involves working in and around schools and with students, the successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment, and applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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