Vretta is looking for a Business Development Associate to join our growth and partnerships team. This position requires excellent communication skills, financial acumen, and a strategic mindset to identify new market opportunities and support the expansion of our student learning and assessment solutions.

As a Business Development Associate, you must have the enthusiasm and drive to research potential clients, support B2B outreach strategies, and help build strong relationships that drive Vretta's institutional growth.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis: Conduct market analysis to identify potential new clients, including school boards, school districts, private schools, etc.
• Lead Generation & Outreach: Support the development and execution of outbound sales and partnership strategies.
• CRM Management: Maintain and update customer relationship management (CRM) systems to track leads, pipeline progress, and partner communications.
• Proposal Development: Assist in creating compelling pitch decks, sales collateral, and formal proposals for prospective clients.
• Competitor Analysis: Track industry trends, competitor offerings, and market demands to help refine Vretta’s value proposition.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and product teams to align messaging and ensure client requirements are met.
• Event Support: Assist in preparing for and scheduling meetings at industry events, webinars, and conferences.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Commerce, or related business programs (specialization in Sales, International Business, or Strategy is a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently articulate value propositions.
• Analytical thinker with a knack for spotting market trends and data-driven opportunities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

Experience with any of the following is an asset

• Familiarity with B2B sales processes or CRM tools.
• Experience in lead generation, outreach, and professional networking.
• Background or strong interest in EdTech (Educational Technology).
• Presentation skills and experience building professional sales collateral.

Location

This position will require you to work from our office that is located at 120 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1K9.

About Vretta

We have dedicated the past 16 years towards the modernization of assessment and learning experiences that have transformed educational practices for ministries of education, academic institutions, and examination bodies around the world. Today, our team of architects, designers, technologists, psychometricians, and project managers support our partners transition from legacy e-assessment and learning systems to world-class technology solutions that are efficient, equitable, flexible, and drive student success. We welcome you to join us on our mission of giving every student the opportunity to succeed in their academic lives and beyond.

Applying

We look forward to hearing from you, but please note that due to the volume of applications that we usually receive for our job positions, only those shortlisted for next steps will be contacted. Vretta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

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