Area Sales Manager (Metro NYC, Hudson Valley, CT) Area

Job Summary:

The Area Sales Manager will play a pivotal role in driving 1911 Hard Cider/Spirits and Ayrloom cannabis brand awareness, executing sales strategies, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders within his/her assigned territory. He/she will have a passion for sales, possess exceptional marketing and leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Additional duties may be assigned):

· Monday thru Friday work schedule. if needed.

· Position is 100% in market with daily local and regional travel.

· Conduct daily email and phone communication with accounts.

· Develop and implement comprehensive sales plans to support brand objectives and drive sales in the assigned territory.

· Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall brand strategy.

· Provide social media content to the marketing team consistently during dispensary visits, training, & events.

· Identify and evaluate local sales opportunities, including but not limited to: tastings, trainings, display placement, shelf placement, cold box management etc.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with alcohol and cannabis retailers, managers and as well as other key stakeholders in the assigned territory.

· Conduct regular retail visits to ensure brand compliance, optimize visibility, and gather market insights.

· Collaborate with management team to align sales efforts with goals and initiatives.

· Plan, coordinate, and execute various on-site consumer engagement activities, including tastings, promotions, festivals, and trade shows.

· Educate and train retail sales teams, and consumers on brand attributes, product knowledge, and what makes 1911 and Ayrloom special.

· Conduct product presentations and tastings to increase brand awareness and drive sales.

· Develop and manage the field sales budget for the assigned territory.

· Track and report on sales activities, expenses, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Minimum Qualification Standards:

· High School diploma required.

· Valid driver’s license.

· 1 year of proven experience in cannabis sales, brand management, or similar roles within the beverage or cannabis industry.

· Flexibility to work weekends and evenings.

· Strong knowledge and passion for the cannabis industry, including an understanding of cannabis lingo, market trends, and consumer preferences.

· A team player with a can-do attitude

· Strong creative skills and ability to edit.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and evaluate marketing strategies and events.

· Results-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with co-workers and vendors in a professional and helpful manner in person, via phone or written correspondence.

· Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.

· Some analytical ability to gather and summarize data, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.

· Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.

· Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

· Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-term goals.

· Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.

Equipment, Machines and Software Used:

This position requires the regular use of an automobile for sales travel.

Computer Software: Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel. Gmail proficiency required. Use of Share Sync, costing software and Square POS.

Mental Requirements:

· Extrovert who is comfortable in social environments.

· Close mental and visual attention required to perform work dealing primarily with preparing and analyzing data and figures, communicating effectively with vendors, customers and coworkers, using a computer terminal, reading, writing and driving a vehicle.

Physical Exertion: Moderate

· Ability to drive several hours in a car.

· Moderate lifting, loading/unloading and set-up of product cases and samples

Environmental Conditions:

Inside Work:Working inside dispensary’s and production facilities.

Outside Work: Walking between buildings and outside during photo shoots and samplings.

Travel:

This position does require frequent travel.

Disclaimer:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Quarterly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• ALCOHOLIC or CANNABIS BEVERAGE Sales: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yonkers, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $70,000