Job Description
Who we are
Here at Vireo Health, Inc. (“Vireo”) our mission is to bring the best of technology, science, and engineering to the cannabis industry. We are a physician-led, customer-focused team of more than 500 dedicated employees creating best-in-class cannabis products and customer experiences. Vireo is proud to have one of the most diverse workforces in cannabis, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through engaging employee outreach programs, community events, and non-profit partnerships. We are rapidly expanding nationwide, and we are looking for talented, compassionate, and dedicated people to join our team and help us grow. From Cultivation to Operations to Sales & Marketing, we are hiring people who share our vision and passion for improving people’s lives. If you are looking for a positive work environment where your contributions truly make a difference, click apply and let us learn about you!
What you will do We are seeking an energetic and experienced part-time
Brand Ambassador to join our growing dynamic team! The Brand Ambassador will be responsible for increasing brand awareness and wholesale sales through field marketing efforts, product trainings and patient/end-customer engagement. This individual will be dedicated to creating a dominant presence by managing positive customer-focused relationships with all NY licensed medical and adult use dispensaries and staff. This position reports directly to the Head of Wholesale NY.
Highlighted Responsibilities - Serve as a product expert and knowledgeable resource at pop-ups, vendor days, cannabis trade engagements, client events, and other hosted events as needed.
- Successfully communicate values, ethos, and facts about our organization, brands, and products to customers, retailers, and others.
- Prospect and maintain a highly organized schedule of regular on-site & off-site staff education meetings and events.
- Engage with vendors and collect feedback on products; submit additional collateral requests based off feedback. Bring client feedback to company management; assist with improvements in strain/genetic literature, cannabinoid and terpene profile matrices, marketing, and sales tactics based on feedback.
- Develop strong working knowledge of the NY Medical and Adult Use Marijuana Program and understanding of the competitive market, keeping industry knowledge current and up-to-date.
- Identify and sustain key merchandising opportunities for accounts with dominant product placements and displays, ensuring execution and alignment with all sales programs.
- Build rapport with customers and vendors and maintain a positive brand image.
- Present and discuss sales and marketing collateral, brand values, products, cultivar genetic information and value adds.
- Support Brand and Sales Specialists and Wholesale Manager by effectively communicating schedule, consumer feedback, customer needs, and by maintaining inventory levels on all point-of-sale items and collateral.
- Serve and support Vireo as a brand representative for community outreach, industry events and trade shows as opportunities occur. Transport, set up, breakdown and maintain trade materials and table displays as needed.
- Identify and follow up on leads via phone and email, documenting all attempts and outcomes of leads.
- Maintain all applicable reports and records, including those mandated in NY.
Qualifications - High School Diploma.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Prior experience in a similar role (preferred).
- 1+ years of sales/networking experience (preferred).
- 1+ years of cannabis industry experience (preferred).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent collaboration skills.
- Proficient or working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and as a team, both in person and remotely.
- Experience working in a sales role in a highly regulated industry preferred.
- Experience with sales management or CRM software preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 50%-75% and overnights.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Clean driving record, and valid driver’s license required.
- Access to a reliable vehicle to support regular job duties and customer deliveries as needed.
- Long periods of prolonged sitting and standing.
- Long periods of prolonged use of office equipment including computers and phones.
- Able to stand up to 4 hours at a time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Starting rate: $25-$30/hr.
Position is looking for upstate and downstate support
EEO Statement Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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