Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Viridian Staffing's client is a fast-moving startup in the cannabis industry. The Hemp/CBD Category Sales Representative will use an existing CBD/hemp retail network or retail channel sales experience to expand retailer coverage, increase sales at existing stores, and strengthen the brand's community profile through customer relationships and channel marketing.
Responsibilities
- 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'll have the opportunity to utilize your expert level knowledge of the company's brand to elevate the brand's community profile
Skills
- An experienced Hemp/CBD Category Manager or Retail Sales Account Executive
- You must have experience selling into one of the following: cannabis dispensaries, food distributors, CBD / Hemp stores, or Natural Food/Pet Stores
- Your background in channel/trade marketing in addition to your Cannabis sales experience
- Your known exceptional negotiation skills and ability to close sales using your proven communication skills, along with your ability to build lasting relationships with customers
- Proven success in driving growth in CBD companies
- An existing book of business /experience selling CBD products into a variety of channels
- Great at establishing credibility & rapport with clients, and building professional relationships
- This position will also require travel
- 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
- If you have experience successfully selling CBD based products into grocery, convenience, or drug channels; this experience is preferred
Benefits
- Remote-based position
- Travel required
- Regular access to a reliable vehicle or proximity to a major airport
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