Sales Director, New York

Location: New York, NY

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Job Posted:
Dec 19, 2024
Company:
Green Thumb Industries

Company & Role Overview

Summary

The Role

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a team of account executives to meet and exceed Green Thumb's wholesale objectives
  • Oversee all functions of the sales lifecycle including sales forecasting, direct relationship management and development, negotiation of buying agreements and lead conversion, deal evaluations and approvals
  • Develop annual and quarterly revenue plans, prepare monthly sales reports by product and channel to evaluate brand and product performance and develop annual and quarterly sales plans.
  • Ensure stores have proper inventory levels through sales tools, smart communication and in-store visits
  • Understand and provide insights on sales drivers and recommend new opportunities to drive incremental growth
  • Attend cannabis industry trade shows, conferences, conventions, and other professional events in an effort to stay current on industry trends as well as to interact with potential and existing customers.
  • Partner with Finance and Operations on the following activities: forecasting activities, developing revenue targets, budgeting and developing sales operations processes and compensation plans.
  • Monitor the market to observe emerging trends and competition.
  • Work with Branding and Marketing teams to develop advertising strategy and promotional activities.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of outside sales preferably in consumer packaged goods (food & beverage, preferred)
  • 2+ years of people management
  • Knowledge of cannabis industry, regulations, market trends and competition highly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience of exceeding sales quotas
  • Proven ability to build and execute a sales strategy to generate and develop new business
  • Experience of P&L and budget management
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
  • Experience working in sales management systems ( i.e. Salesforce)
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, f ast-paced environment
  • Possesses a high level of critical thinking
  • Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of G reen Thumb
  • Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be approved b y state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, Company Discounts, Flexible Time Off / Unlimited Vacation, Free Snacks / Drinks, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Lunch & Learns, Paid Parental Leave, Relaxed / Casual Dress Code, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Work From Home / Remote

Working Environment

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About Green Thumb Industries

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

Join us on our mission to promote well-being through the power of cannabis while giving back to the communities in which we serve.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.