Schools Outreach Sales Coordinator

About GrowBuildLearn

GrowBuildLearn (GBL) is a social impact enterprise combining smart hydroponic technology, AI-powered education support, and immersive STEM curriculum to address food security and educational engagement challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities to grow food, build sustainable systems, and learn together.

We're creating innovative solutions that make year-round food production accessible while delivering engaging hands-on STEM education to schools and communities across Ontario.

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 (minimum $18/hour)

• 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

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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