Sales Director - Cannabis Startup

Job description

Toker's Guide () is a DC-based start-up and cannabis review site that is rapidly growing. We are looking for a sales hunter - with a passion for cannabis - to spearhead sales to vendors and brands across the Maryland medicinal and recreational marijuana marketplace (and beyond). Ideal candidates will have experience (with a verifiable track record of success) leading sales efforts in a fast paced start-up-like environment.

This role is mostly remote but does require the ability to travel throughout cities and towns in Greater Southern Maryland (National Capital Region) and meet with people in-person (must be local).

Please see additional details below:

Responsibilities

• Research, find, organize, prioritize, and maintain a list of current and prospective clients
• Uncover, pitch, and close new business to grow revenue
• Develop, define, and refine sales strategies, tactics, and processes
• Recruit, develop, and manage a team of sales associates
• Collaborate with founding partners to expand business reach.

Skills

• Sales and Sales Management
• Territory and Account Management
• New Business Development
• Presentations
• Strategy
• Communication, Negotiation
• Work experience in the cannabis industry desired, but not required.
• Excellent writing skills including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Vast knowledge of cannabis in various forms preferred.
• Experience with photography and lighting a plus.
• Trustworthy!
• Punctual and deadline-oriented!
• Kind!

*** 21+ only***