Cannabis Account Executive

Cannabis Account Executive

Viridian Staffing's client is looking for an experienced Cannabis Account Executive in the Albany, New York, area to help drive sales for a fast-paced cannabis company. You will need to be located in the Albany area, and able to travel across the broader region for sales meetings. Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing is the cannabis industry's original recruiting firm and the leading full-service cannabis staffing agency, providing executive search, HR consulting, & temp staffing, coast-to-coast.

Ideally, you'll 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. You're 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. You'll have the opportunity to utilize your expert level knowledge of the company's brand to elevate the brand's 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

• Ability to travel around the Albany area and surrounding region to Retail Cannabis Stores
• 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
• Microsoft Office (including Excel) or Google suite experience (including sheets, Drive and Calendar)
• Understanding of variables found across different cannabis products (Distillate & CO2, Indoor & Outdoor, CBD/THC/Terpenes, etc.)
• Exceptional Client Relationship building and written/verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay: Starting at $75,000 + Commission

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