Outside Sales Executive

Overview Our client, a vertically integrated cannabis manufacturing company in the Albany region, is expanding their team with a Sales Executive to drive retail partnerships and brand presence across New York. This is a field-based role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, early-stage environments and wants to be the face of a diverse product line that includes flower, infused pre-rolls, vapes, and gummies. Location: New York (Field-Based Role) Compensation Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Commission Compensation: Base pay + Commission (3%-6% tiered structure) | Company Car or Travel Stipend & Reimbursements Responsibilities Represent the brand in the field, building strong relationships with dispensary buyers and decision-makers Secure shelf space and increase sell-through across all product categories Educate budtenders and staff on product features, effects, and use cases Identify opportunities for new partnerships, upsells, and expansions within existing accounts Collaborate closely with internal teams (operations, compliance, R&D) to ensure supply meets demand and expectations Gather feedback from the market to inform product strategy, pricing, and innovation Support new product launches and promotional campaigns Maintain a territory plan and track performance metrics against KPIs What We’re Looking For 2+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in cannabis, CPG, or beverage/alcohol Strong local market knowledge and existing dispensary relationships are a plus Confident communicator and natural relationship-builder Highly motivated, self-driven, and comfortable working independently in the field Able to navigate startup ambiguity and wear multiple hats as needed Passionate about cannabis and its evolving role in wellness, recreation, and retail Qualifications Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly throughout New York Proficiency in CRM software and experience managing a sales pipeline Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts and tasks simultaneously Team player with a collaborative mindset Company car or travel stipend & full expense reimbursement Be part of a ground-floor cannabis operation in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets Work in a supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained and credentialed full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses. Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry. Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others. Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Get notified when a new job is posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr