We are excited to Welcome Nicolas Munoz, as our new Business Development Representative at VA Partners. Here are some words from Nicolas.

Hi, I’m Nicolas Munoz, Business Development Representative at VA Partners. I believe good stories stick with people, so here’s mine.

I started my career as a mechanical engineer in Chile. Back then, I was shy and struggled with public speaking. One day, I couldn’t present my own work during a major railway project. That moment was a wake-up call. I knew I had to work on my communication skills if I wanted to grow professionally.

So I enrolled in courses, and along the way, I realized I’m actually a people person. That shift helped me move into management, and eventually led me to start my own food business. I created a B2B catering service for corporate events, later expanding into a food truck and a restaurant inside a client’s facility. For five years, I had a blast growing the business and learning how to sell by solving real problems for other businesses.

Later, I moved to Canada to build on those skills. I earned a postgraduate diploma in Strategic Global Business Management from Conestoga College, worked with international entrepreneurs as a student ambassador, and trained in B2B sales through the Sales Lab, a program focused on software sales, advanced prospecting, negotiation, cold calling, and communication strategies.

Some think sales and engineering don’t mix, but I see it differently. Both are about solving problems. I bring that mindset to every client conversation, helping them find the right solutions, not just making a sale.

Outside of work, I’m all about food, music, and time with friends and family. My perfect weekend? A barbecue, good tunes, and swapping stories around the fire.

Let’s connect! I’d love to hear your story and chat about how we can help grow your business.