If you have an interest in being part of one of the fastest growing industries in the nation in you may consider wanting to work for Kaviar! If you have a desire to help others in need through your efforts, this may be the role for you!
At Kaviar, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in a product they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in an environment specially designed to reduce unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the process as natural as possible at every turn.
Job Purpose
This position helps to promote Kaviar Brands by managing Kaviar sales operations in Illinois. The Sales Director - Illinois will manage the sales teams in Illinois as well as developing and executing sales support and marketing strategies, meeting quarterly goals, and providing guidance and training to teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to our growing team with regards to building relationships with buying and merchandising teams, driving revenue and margin goals, and executing promotional strategies within retail
- Achieve sales, profit and inventory goals for mass retail accounts within Illinois
- Develop strategic plans for channels, retailers, and products towards revenue and profitability goals on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
- Build brand awareness and improve wholesale market positioning for all Kaviar brands and skus
- Forecast at the account and product level as required, work collaboratively with merchandise planning and product lead times
- Manage funds and resources for the best return on marketing investment; analyze data and implement high quality solutions to issues and actions to drive business proactively
- Responsible for the tactical, daily execution of the business, including merchandising objectives, operational optimization, budgets, and building customer relationships with all partners
- Seek consensus and approval from internal stakeholders for proposed plans; negotiate with accounts to achieve company's best position
- Monitor retailer sales and inventories; partner with merchandise planning to assess risks and opportunities; communicate and implement best profit and high customer satisfaction solutions
- Execute plans regarding distribution, merchandising, pricing, and product placement, including negotiating contracts and various programs with customers
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior cannabis account relationships.
- Prior sales management experience.
Compensation:
Competitive pay including base plus performance bonuses and health benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What experience do you have in sales? Any experience in the Illinois Cannabis Industry in regard to sales? Why would you be the ideal candidate for this position?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road