Job Description
Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for an
experienced Hemp/CBD Category Manager or Retail Sales Account Executive in the
St. Louis, Missouri, area to help drive sales for a fast-moving start-up in the
Cannabis industry.
Founded in 2013,
Viridian Staffing (
www.viridianstaffing.com
) is the premier Talent Acquisition & Talent
Management Firm solely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the
commercial, medical, and industrial cannabis / hemp industry.
You will use your
existing CBD / hemp store book of business or your retail channel sales
experience, combined with trade / channel marketing experience, to grow the
number of retailers carrying the product in your territory, while growing sales
volume at existing stores. You must have experience selling into one of the
following: cannabis dispensaries, food distributors, CBD / Hemp stores,
or Natural Food/Pet Stores.
If you have experience successfully selling
CBD based products into grocery, convenience, or drug channels; this experience
is preferred.
Your background in
channel/trade marketing in addition to your Cannabis sales experience will help
to set you up for further success. You're known for your exceptional
negotiation skills and ability to close sales using your proven communication
skills, along with your ability to build lasting relationships with customers.
You'll have the opportunity to utilize your expert level knowledge of the
company's brand to elevate the brand's community profile. If you have proven
success in driving growth in CBD companies, have an existing book of business
/experience selling CBD products into a variety of channels, are great at
establishing credibility & rapport with clients, and building professional
relationships, then this could be the right role for you.
This position will also require travel and you
should have regular access to a reliable vehicle / be close to a major
airport.
This position is a
remote based position and could also be based in the areas around Cincinnati,
Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; or Detroit, Michigan.
Viridian Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Viridian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, Marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting at viridianstaffing.com