Cannabis Sales Manager

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for an inspiringpeople manager to join as Head of Sales in the Oregon market to lead amotivated team of Sales Account Executives for a fast-paced Cannabiscompany.  This position is based inPortland, Oregon, but frequent travel will be required throughout the Portlandarea and other parts of the State. 

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, however what is most important is that you've managed a teamof already exceptional Sales Account Executives, and are accustomed to helpingtop performers grow and develop their skill set even further. You haveexperience training and developing incentive plans for sales teams. You'reknown for your exceptional customer service, negotiation skills, have theability to close sales using your proven communication skills, have the abilityto build lasting relationships with customers and are able to help train all ofyour direct reports on how to execute these skills like you do. You'll have theopportunity to utilize your expert level knowledge of the company's brand toelevate the brand's community profile. If you have proven success in drivinggrowth in Cannabis companies, are great at establishing credibility & rapportwith clients, and building professional relationships, then this could be theright role for you. 

RequiredQualifications:

• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle for use for everyday job functions
  
• 8+ years of experience as a Sales Professional
  
• 5+ years of experience leading a geographically dispersed Sales Team; ideally, 1+ year of experience  in cannabis industry sales and/or fast moving food & beverage product sales experience
  
• Proven experience motivating sales teams to exceed revenue targets
  
• Microsoft Office (including Excel) or Google suite experience (including sheets, Drive and Calendar)
  
• Understanding of or 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 METRC & Oregon 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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