Head of Sales

Job Description Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for a Head of Sales in the Chicago, Illinois, area to lead their sales efforts and drive growth within the state. This role will require a strong combination of sales strategy, market analysis, and team leadership. In this position, you will collaborate with leadership to establish sales goals and implement sales plans designed to drive company growth. You will be responsible for successfully developing/seeing through sales and marketing strategies; leading, training, and supporting sales reps, developing long-term customer relationships, and ensuring exceptional communication and account management. You are comfortable with assigning responsibilities, empowering and giving sales reps the tools necessary to work independently, managing performance, and ensuring the team works together to achieve goals. You are also known for being data driven and are able to convert insights into meaningful reports for leadership. You bring with you 5+ years of proven B2B sales experience, including previous sales leadership experience. You should be driven, customer-obsessed, professional, and able to maintain exceptional standards while managing multiple priorities. Experience in the cannabis industry is preferred. This position requires regular travel, reliable transportation, and the ability to work for a licensed cannabis operation in the State of Illinois. Compensation is $110,000-$130,000 + Commission potential Benefits: Medical insurance Viridian Staffing is the cannabis industry's original recruiting firm and the leading full-service staffing agency for cannabis and cannabis-related businesses. Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing has helped businesses throughout the United States and Canada identify and secure top talent for temporary, permanent, and executive positions. Viridian Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Viridian does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Viridian Staffing