Cannabis Sales Representative
Deadline -
Cannabis Sales Representative
Date posted:
December 14, 2021
Organization:
Influence Marketing
Industry:
location:
AB, BC, ON
job type:
In-Field
reporting to:
Timing:
Our family-run cannabis cultivator company is looking for a knowledgeable Cannabis Sales Representative (CSR) to join our team and build relationships & brand awareness with cannabis retailers across Canada.
The main objective of our CSR is to actively engage and educate retailers and consumers, while driving sales at Cannabis retailers during pre-booked appointments. This candidate will secure new business listings, achieve maximum sales profitability, and conduct sales assist programs, all while generating brand awareness for a line of cannabis products.
Offering:
key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of positive brand experiences, consumer education and consumer relationships
- Maintain regular communication with assigned stores and expand existing partnerships
- Work in field at retail with extensive travel within your defined territory
- B2B lead generation to secure new listings, and follow up on leads
- Develop strong relationships with retail owners/managers
- Identify sales opportunities
- Report key insights and track data by utilizing various business tools
- Support retail partners to maximize sell-through rates (This may involve regular visits to retail and/orin-store activities to directly engage consumers)
- Host Bud tender training sessions & attend trade shows where required
- Independently manage your territory
- Achieve above target results in all KPI’s including sales growth, distribution, innovation speed to market
- Act as an industry expert providing timely and insightful retail feedback to your manager
- Accurately document call activity via CRM and Call Reporting tool and answer anyquestionsor concerns related to purchase/product experience or product use
- Complete a post visit/call report/s to management as outline
- Adhere to all industry and corporate regulations
skills & experience required:
- Maintain a vehicle in good working order and provide proof of a valid driver’s license and insurance
- Ability to grow your territory through sales initiatives and exceptional customer service
- Thrive on creating and selling innovative ideas
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit
- Motivational communicator
- Comprehensive understanding of Cannabis - strains, effects, methods of consumption and accessories
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic fast paced atmosphere
- Ability to travel as needed
- Strong organization skills
- MS Office, MS Teams, experienced with CRM and call reporting tools
- May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 25lbs
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends
- Willingness to continue learning about horticulture and cannabis farming, and stay on top of current and future trends
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
what we offer:
- Competitive Salary: Up to $60,000
- 2 weeks’ vacation
- Benefits
- Bonus
- Expenses
- Extensive Training
wHO ARE WE?
Influence Retail Services Inc helps brands online and instore. Our mandate is to help clients engage consumers to influence purchase decisions.
Influence is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential.
FEEL THE INFLUENCE
Influence is an integrated marketing agency. We are experts in Experiential, Digital, Retail and Sales programming. We exist to move consumers from consideration to purchase. We are a balance of idea generation and best in class execution. We also happen to be a team of hard-working humans who care deeply about our clients’ business
Influence is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please send your resume to Sam Maillot (she/her/hers) smaillot@influenceretail.com with your availability.