Brand Ambassador (Cannabis) - 1 year Contract (40hr/week)

Overview

Responsible for increasing the velocity of brands in a set universe of accounts within a specific geography. Incumbent builds relationships with account-level key influencers & decision-makers and is responsible for the sell-in of strategic initiatives at key accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Improve merchandising and visibility of brands in accounts, including display placement and POS utilization

· Educate Account Staff on key items with an emphasis on new items as they are sold

· Identify account opportunities/distribution gaps and initiate the sell-in of new items

· Responsible for selling-in and in some cases executing strategic initiatives at key accounts

· Responsible for performing surveys during account visits & capturing in CRM tool

· Schedule and administer on-site product promotions and signage

· Builds relationships with key account gatekeepers (owners, budenders, customers) and conducts staff training to build brand loyalty and knowledge

· Monitors and maintains up-to-date awareness on product information, company initiatives and promotions, advertising, and industry trends

· Develops account detailed “Call List” with key contact and call schedule

· Responsible for daily Pre-Plan of activities and daily/weekly recap of results and accomplishments to team manager

· Manage a robust budget, taking time to evaluate ROI’s and communicating successes/learnings

· Propose new ideas/methods on how to improve performance, maintains a positive, can-do attitude, and influences others to gain support for an idea or cause

· Responsible for product distribution and placement in conjunction with SGWS/GND sales team

· Collaborate and communicate store level plans with Brand Agents, Sales People, and Sales Mgmt. to ensure proper resource allocation

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

· Two - Five years of industry-related sales experience within the distribution, retial, or supplier community

· Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and ability to obtain and maintain auto liability insurance by Provincial laws

· Ability to communicate with enthusiasm for the product and category

· Capable of managing multiple projects on tight deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality output

· Proficient at calculating commissions, percentages, and reviewing comparative sales data for analysis

· Stay apprised of federal, provincial, and local laws affecting the beverage/alcohol/cannabis industry within account responsibility

· Comprehensive understanding of cannabis, categories, basic production, and service

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• sales: 2 years (preferred)
• Cannabis: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-07-14