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Business Development Associate

Iowa Cannabis Company
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Iowa Cannabis Co. is a dynamic and growing company in the cannabis industry. We are committed to excellence and innovation, and we're looking for a passionate Business Development Associate to join our team in Minneapolis. If you're eager to make an immediate impact and grow your career with a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

The Business Development Associate will provide comprehensive administrative and project management support to drive our business initiatives forward. This role requires a proactive individual with a blend of administrative prowess and subject-matter interest in areas such as real estate, legal compliance, city planning, or construction project management. The ideal candidate will work closely with multifunctional teams to ensure seamless project execution and effective stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities General Administrative Support

  • Coordinate schedules, calendar invites, and meetings for the business development and executive team.
  • Prepare, organize, and manage documents and reports.
  • Handle general office tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

Subject-Matter Expertise

  • Support projects related to real estate, due diligence, legal matters, city planning and / or zoning policies, regulatory compliance, and contracts and lease administration.
  • Bring a passion or foundational experience in the above areas to contribute to various business initiatives.
  • General Project Management and Communications

  • Oversee ongoing projects, ensuring they stay on track and meet deadlines.
  • Strengthen communication channels with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Plan and implement launch strategies in collaboration with multifunctional teams, including third-party partners.
  • Utilize CRM and / or project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday) to manage project workflows and client relationships.
  • Experience in cannabis licensing is a plus but not required.
  • Construction Project Management

  • Assist in expanding the company's internal capacity to manage construction projects effectively.
  • Support the coordination and execution of construction-related tasks and initiatives.
  • Qualifications

  • Education : Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
  • Experience :
  • Previous experience in administrative support, project management, or business development roles.
  • Familiarity or strong interest in real estate, legal compliance, city planning, regulatory affairs, or construction project management.
  • Experience with CRM and / or project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday).
  • Experience in the cannabis industry is a plus.
  • Skills :
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional demeanor and strong phone presence.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic understanding of construction project management is advantageous.
  • What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly wage : $25–$35 per hour, based on experience.
  • Full-time position with consistent Monday–Friday, 9 AM–6 PM hours.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Immediate start for the right candidate.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer :

    Iowa Cannabis Company is an equal opportunity employer that believes in promoting a diverse workplace and creating a working environment in which all employees are provided with equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class or characteristic established under applicable federal, state or local statute or ordinance.

    On May 12, 2017, Governor Terry Branstad signed House File 524 into law, allowing use of medical cannabidiol to treat certain debilitating medical conditions. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health : "The Act provides that a person recommend, possess, use, dispense, deliver, transport, or administer cannabidiol if the recommendation, possession, use, dispensing, delivery, transporting, or administering is in accordance with chapter 124E of the Iowa Code." This law also allows patients and designated primary caregivers to possess cannabidiol and requires the recommendation of a board certified physician.

    Salary : $25 - $35

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