Los Angeles, California
Regional Sales Manager - Southern California Job Opening in Los Angeles, California - Company Summary
RISE Brands is a wholesale B2B cannabis distribution company, dedicated to revolutionizing the way retail businesses source products for their customers. By leveraging proprietary technologies, industry-leading logistics infrastructure, and deep supply chain relationships, RISE is redefining "cannabis distribution" for the 21st century.
Key Responsibilities
RISE Brands Inc. is seeking a highly motivated self-starter as a Regional Sales Manager. The ideal candidate will use a consultative sales approach with a focus on consumer experience and have deep product knowledge in both flower and concentrates with the ability to use creative solutions to overcome objections and address challenges that face many manufacturers and dispensaries.
This is a field sales role where you will be working remotely while reporting and working with a team across multiple locations in California. Your territory will be from Santa Barbara to San Diego with a particular focus on the Greater Los Angeles area. This role will require you to wear many hats including but not limited to business development, account management, project management, cold calling, email marketing, customer on site visits, contract negotiations, SOP development, reporting, people and process management.
Required Skills and Experience
Deep knowledge on retail/dispensary side and current relationships with legal and compliant dispensaries
Ability to curate menus for dispensaries and educate manufacturers on best practices * 3+ years of sales experience
1+ years of management experience
Must be able to demonstrate proven sales track record
Must have their own vehicle for personal transportation
Existing relationships with legal dispensary
Public speaking with comfort presenting to a variety of different audiences
Passion for cannabis and the intricacies of this industry (does not have to be a user)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Professional demeanor
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to travel 30% of the time
Desired Skills and Experience
Access to cost competitive local supply chain
Experience working with a CRM of ERP (Salesforce or other enterprise sales platforms)
PR experience
Underpromise, overdeliver mentality
Ability to manage 5 direct reports
Ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in relevant field and/or MBA (additional experience considered in lieu of Bachelor?s Degree)
Self-starter who does not need to be micromanaged
Experience working with a well known manufacturer/flower provider or;
Experience working with another distributor and proven track record of doing so or;
Experience in alcohol, wine or coffee
RISE Brands Inc., Compensation & Benefits?
Competitive Salary with commission and/or bonus
Collaborative team environment
Career growth opportunities
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Reimbursement for travel/lodging
Potential for equity
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Cannabis Industry: 1 year
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