Cannabis Sales Account Executive

Viridian Staffings Client is looking for an experienced Sales Account Executive in the New York City, New York, area to help drive sales for a fast-paced Cannabis company. You will need to be located in New York City, however this is a home office position as the facilities are upstate.

Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing (www.viridianstaffing.com) is the Original Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Firm solely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the commercial, medical, and industrial cannabis / hemp industry.

Ideally, youll be bringing with you a cannabis book of business for the Northeast to grow the number of retailers carrying the product in your territory, while growing sales volume at existing stores. Youre known for your exceptional customer service, negotiation skills and have the ability to close sales using your proven communication skills, along with your ability to build lasting relationships with customers. Youll have the opportunity to utilize your expert level knowledge of the companys brand to elevate the brands community profile. If you have proven success in driving growth in companies through inside and outside sales, are great at establishing credibility & rapport with clients, and building professional relationships, then this could be the right role for you.

Required Qualifications:

• Exceptional Client Relationship building and written/verbal communication skills
• Understanding of variables found across different cannabis products (Distillate & CO2, Indoor & Outdoor, CBD/THC/Terpenes, etc.)
• Microsoft Office (including Excel) or Google suite experience (including sheets, Drive and Calendar)
• 2+ Years of Outside Sales experience for either Pharma, fast moving food & beverage products, or wine and spirits. Experience successfully selling into Cannabis Dispensaries in the NE Market preferred
• Ability to travel around all Boroughs to Retail Cannabis Stores
• Travel: 90% in All Boroughs and 10% Upstate

Preferred Qualifications:

• In depth understanding of New York City and State compliance laws for the cannabis industry

Pay: $60,000-$120,000

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