Social Enterprise Sales Associate

Job Title: Social Enterprise Sales Associate

Reports to: Sr Director, Social Enterprise

Location: Remote

Salary: $60,000

Closing Date: October 9, 2026

New Position

Who We Are

Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities

Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.

Why Join us?

• Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
• Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
• Wellness Perks –Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.

This role has a significant focus on increasing and diversifying revenue for Ampere through its Social Enterprise division. Specific goals are informed by annual divisional targets. Revenue will be generated through the execution of the following activities:

Sales and Relationship Management Activities

• Create and execute an outreach strategy based on self-guided research into potential new partnerships and develop a plan to to generate new partnerships and leads
• Leverage knowledge of program offerings to be able to develop a customized approach for each new partner based on their specific needs and goals
• Onboard and steward new and existing partners to various Ampere offerings based on their specific needs and goals
• Consistently engage a pipeline of potential partners
• Seamlessly transition partners, when ready, to account management team with clear communication and robust context
• Lead prospective client meetings/presentations.
• Encourage and support potential partners in their journey with Ampere
• Active client relationship development and management
• Client research and analysis
• Ensure all information related to existing and prospective partners is accurately captured in Ampere’s CRM including client correspondence
• Leverage pipeline information to make data driven decisions related to strategy

Creating and Communicating Proposals

• Draft RFP responses and keep status current in the database as sales research and proposal writing progresses through phases.
• Develop and write compelling proposals for potential partners and competitive bid responses
• Translate partner needs into clear, persuasive narratives, including cost estimates, project descriptions, implementation plans, timelines, deliverables, staffing approaches, and risk considerations.
• Coordinate proposal development processes by gathering input from internal teams, managing timelines and reviews, and ensuring accurate, complete submissions.
• Maintain proposal resources, templates, and records to strengthen organizational capacity and improve proposal development practices.
• Coordinate project transition and activation processes such as preparing project briefs, partner meetings, and cross-departmental communications.

Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

Attribute and Qualification

• 2+ years of experience in a sales role business development, customer service, or account management.
• Proven ability to conduct self-guided research, make cold contacts, and actively build a pipeline of prospective partners.
• Strong written communication skills with experience drafting proposals, grant applications, or RFP (Request for Proposal) responses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, coordinate inputs across internal teams, and keep records up to date in a CRM or database.
• Confident verbal communicator who can lead prospective client meetings, present custom solutions, and build authentic relationships.
• Direct experience with high-volume phone outreach or cold calling is an asset.
• Prior work experience in a non-profit, charity, or mission-driven social enterprise environment is an asset.
• Familiarity with competitive bidding workflows, municipal/government procurement portals, or proposal management software is an asset.

Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members , if 18 or older, to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) or Criminal Record Checks. The approval for acceptance of a Police Check lies with our Human Resource Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the Police Check you are submitting. The expense for the Police Check falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the Human Resource Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the Police Check in the correct region.

Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.