Territory Manager, Cannabis - Okanagan Valley; Kindred

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Time Type:

Full time

Job Family Group:

Sales

Job Description

Summary:

Kindred Partners is a dedicated cannabis sales broker looking for passionate individuals excited to take on a legalized industry! We need growth-minded individuals to be subject masters in everything cannabis through brilliant programming and activation, while providing outstanding customer service.

The Territory Manger will meet or exceed pre-determined service expectations while promoting brands and fulfilling route management objectives. Activate programming and brand concepts. Achieve volume, market share, consumer trial and brand equity as per the market plan. Grow brand distribution with the right brands in the right accounts. This position requires a true passion for consultative selling and specific knowledge on how to sell.

Territory Scope:
Interior BC including the Okanagan, Thompson Valley, and Kootenay regions, along with tele-sales coverage for Northern BC.

Job Description:

Required Duties:

Manage territory coverage to ensure excellent execution

Effectively plan on a daily, weekly or monthly/quarterly basis, with quota and distribution objectives

Maintain and grow existing volume and distribution by building credible and long-term relationships with customers

Manage assigned budget as required

Execute sales calls using the company’s Structured Call methodology

Report on competitive activities within the territory and offer constructive suggestions

Provides product and brand marketing knowledge through sales aides and staff training seminars

Work with supplier representatives and members of management in the field to promote sales

Service and improve the marketability of our products through display position, concept selling and price point management

Ensure distribution of brands in key purchasing areas of account

Must be able to:

Live and demonstrate the company values

Demonstrate and exhibit high levels of professionalism with internal and external customers

Required Skills/

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required3 or more years’ selling experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.

Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities

Excellent communication skills: verbal, listening and written

Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skill

Excellent Negotiation and Influencing Skills Sound knowledge of the sale and marketing of Cannabis Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

Proficient MS Office skills

Knowledge of Cannabis Industry Regulations, market trends and competition is critical

Physical Demands of Job:

Carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds

Immediate reaching to perform various duties

Overhead reaching to perform various duties

Standing and walking for periods of time to perform various duties

Squatting or bending to perform various duties as assigned

Salary and Benefits Statement:

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Corporate Bonus Car Allowance + Fuel Card Cellphone + Home Internet Reimbursement Company Paid Benefits Pension Plan