Jamal Grant
About Jamal Grant
Jamal Grant is a Business Development Manager at TELUS and a coach for the East York Bulldogs 15U Elite Baseball Team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Title and Current Roles
Jamal Grant currently holds multiple roles, including Business Development Manager at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and coach for the East York Bulldogs 15U Elite Baseball Team. He also serves as a Delivery Driver for Cornershop in the Greater Toronto Area, displaying his ability to manage diverse responsibilities simultaneously.
Coaching Experience
Jamal Grant has substantial experience in coaching youth baseball teams. Currently, he coaches the East York Bulldogs 15U Elite Baseball Team. In 2021, he coached the East York Bulldogs AAA Peewee 13U Baseball Team for three months in the Greater Toronto Area. His coaching roles showcase his dedication to youth sports and leadership.
Career in Sales and Management
Jamal Grant has a robust background in sales and management roles. From 2018 to 2020, he worked at LA Fitness as the Senior Sales Manager/General Manager. Prior to that, he served as the General Manager of Operations at GoodLife Fitness for five years and held multiple managerial roles at Extreme Fitness between 2006 and 2013. Additionally, he gained early sales experience as a Senior Sales Associate at Champs Sports from 2002 to 2006 and as a Manager Trainee at Foot Locker from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Academic Background
Jamal Grant holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge, obtained after a year of study from 2005 to 2006. He also earned an Associate's Degree with a 3.1 GPA from Independence Community College, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. His educational background supports his professional capabilities in business and sales.
Professional Achievements
Among Jamal Grant's notable professional achievements, he maintained the longest consecutive streak at GoodLife Fitness for hitting club goals, achieving this for 48 straight months. He is recognized for his excellence in B2B sales and consultative sales approaches and is known for consistently outperforming targets. His expertise in problem-solving, relationship building, and cold calling has been highly regarded by peers and employers.