Hemp/CBD Category Sales Representative

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for an experienced Hemp/CBD Category Manager or Retail Sales Account Executive in the St. Louis, Missouri, area to help drive sales for a fast-moving start-up in the Cannabis industry.

Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing (www.viridianstaffing.com) is the premier Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Firm solely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the commercial, medical, and industrial cannabis / hemp industry.

You will use your existing CBD / hemp store book of business or your retail channel sales experience, combined with trade / channel marketing experience, to grow the number of retailers carrying the product in your territory, while growing sales volume at existing stores. You must have experience selling into one of the following: cannabis dispensaries, food distributors, CBD / Hemp stores,  or Natural Food/Pet Stores.  If you have experience successfully selling CBD based products into grocery, convenience, or drug channels; this experience is preferred.  Your background in channel/trade marketing in addition to your Cannabis sales experience will help to set you up for further success. You're known for your exceptional negotiation skills and ability to close sales using your proven communication skills, along with your ability to build lasting relationships with customers. You'll have the opportunity to utilize your expert level knowledge of the company's brand to elevate the brand's community profile. If you have proven success in driving growth in CBD companies, have an existing book of business /experience selling CBD products into a variety of channels, are great at establishing credibility & rapport with clients, and building professional relationships, then this could be the right role for you.  This position will also require travel and you should have regular access to a reliable vehicle / be close to a major airport.  This position is a remote based position and could also be based in the areas around Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; or Detroit, Michigan.

Viridian Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Viridian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, Marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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