Director of Sales

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for an inspiringpeople manager to join as Head of Sales in the New Mexico market to lead amotivated team of Sales Account Executives for a fast-paced Cannabiscompany.  This position can be basedanywhere in the State of New Mexico, but frequent travel will be requiredthroughout the State and a preference will be given to candidates in theAlbuquerque or Las Cruces areas.

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

Ideally, you'll bebringing with you a cannabis book of business to grow the number of retailerscarrying the product throughout the State, while growing sales volume atexisting stores, and/or to grow our Client's wholesale business; however whatis most important is that you've managed a team of Sales Account Executives,and are known for your ability to grow and develop their skill set evenfurther. You have experience training and developing incentive plans for salesteams. You're known for your exceptional customer service, negotiation skills,have the ability to close sales using your proven communication skills, havethe ability to build lasting relationships with customers and are able to helptrain all of your direct reports on how to execute these skills like you do.You'll have the opportunity to utilize your expert level knowledge of thecompany's brand to elevate the brand's community profile. If you have provensuccess in driving growth in Cannabis companies, are great at establishing credibility& rapport with clients, and building professional relationships, then thiscould be the right role for you. 

RequiredQualifications:

• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a delivery van
  
• 5+ years of experience as a Sales Professional
  
• 2+ years of experience leading a geographically dispersed Sales Team; 1+ year of experience  in cannabis industry sales leadership
  
• Proven experience motivating sales teams to exceed revenue targets
  
• Microsoft Office (including Excel) or Google suite experience (including sheets, Drive and Calendar)
  
• Understanding of and passion to learn the variables found across different cannabis products (Distillate & CO2, Indoor & Outdoor, CBD/THC/Terpenes, etc.)
  
• Exceptional Client Relationship building and written/verbal communication skills
  

PreferredQualifications:

• In depth understanding of New Mexico Cannabis compliance laws for the cannabis industry
  

Viridian Enterprises LLC is an EqualOpportunity 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, Maritalstatus, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal,state, or local law.

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