Sales Representative- Cannabis Industry

Do you have what it takes to be a part of an industry leading cannabis company?

Who We Are:

Green Growth Group, is a subsidiary of MariMed Inc. MariMed Inc. is a multi-state cannabis operator dedicated to improving the lives of people every day through its products, actions, and values. Our Company develops, owns, and manages state-licensed cannabis facilities, including growing and processing facilities as well as medical and adult-use retail dispensaries. MariMed is at the forefront of research and innovation, and its craft cannabis cultivation approach has resulted in a portfolio of premium, award-winning, and top-selling product brands, including Betty's Eddies™ fruit chews, Nature’s Heritage™ flower, Bubby’s Baked Goods, Vibations Drink Mix and K Fusion™ precision-dose mint tablets. The foundation of MariMed’s success is a culture of collaboration, compassion, and integrity.

*This is a field-based position, travel is required

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an organized list of key accounts in the territory, ranking the accounts based on opportunity and patient counts
• Solicit, secure, and develop new accounts, drive sales with existing accounts and establish key customer relationships
• Meet or exceed sales targets (KPI’s) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Monitor customer, and competitor trends and provide a periodic market analysis
• Maintain regular communication with our customers while developing the sales territory via face-to-face dispensary visits
• Schedule, coordinate and execute events to promote our brands and educate our partners and patients on our products (Some weekend and evening events are required)
• Develop promotional plans, advertising programs, and educational initiatives to drive sales with customers
• Direct accounts in proper and effective merchandising and consumer awareness of our brands by building diverse product assortment, guiding proper shelf management positions, develop and execute clear and effective brand merchandising standards including visibility and display
• Maintain and update a database of contacts for each of our wholesale partners
• Create excitement and coordinate the launch of new wholesale products
• Solicit wholesale orders and assist in the customer facing fulfillment process
• Project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community
• Embody the mission, vision, culture, values, while fully supporting our purpose, goals, and objectives

Requirements:

• High level of professionalism and experience working within a well-organized, sales-oriented company
• Must be highly organized, with keen attention to detail and possess good time management skills
• An entrepreneurial drive and proven 4-5 years of demonstrated success in B2B/CPG sales
• Strong networking skills required for lead generation/business development
• Must have business acumen and sharp negotiating skills
• Considered a "closer" and can provide evidence to support direct sales achievements
• Excellent computer skills including strength in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of and experience in the Cannabis Industry preferred, but not required
• Exhibit hih ethical and professional standards while demonstrating honesty, integrity, and behaviors in accordance with the company vision, mission, policies, and procedures
• Must have valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle to successfully manage territory sales coverage
• Willing to travel as needed

Working Conditions:

• After-hours work required for business meetings, events and customer relations including nights and weekends as needed.
• This position requires frequent travel within the assigned territory.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree and/or at least 2- 4 years’ experience in B2B wholesale sales preferred

We offer a comprehensive salary/bonus package based on experience and aptitude.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person