Wana Brands is the most trusted edibles company in North America. This position helps to promote Wana Brands by helping to support and manage Wana sales operations in Montana. The role will support the Montana market in developing and executing sales support and marketing strategies, meeting quarterly goals, and providing guidance and training to the Montana market.
Previous sales management experience is a must and previous cannabis and/or CPG experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
Design sales strategy and manage KPIs for Wana and Partners Sales team
Provide sales forecasting for Montana market
Manage communication with partners’ sales teams
Manage promotional strategies with partners
Attend all online meetings with partners
Build relationships with key retailers
Focus and support all new product launches
Evaluate opportunities for growth within each market and make recommendations for key initiatives
Understand and monitor individual competitor pricing and promotional strategies
Represent Wana at industry events and conferences
Work cohesively with Wana Field Marketing Team
KPIs for store visits, budtender trainings, demo days etc
Attend weekly and bi-weekly team meetings
Job Requirements:
Passion for Wana Brands and knowledge of the industry
Strong ability to model and train sales teams on consultative selling methods.
Experience and knowledge of selling premium quality grade products and managing broad portfolio of products
Ability to clearly explain technical aspects of Wana products in a sales and training capacity
Persuasive sales ability, including ability to effectively position Wana products against competitors
Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal and external partners, maintaining them over time.
Clearly communicate information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Persistence, positive attitude and desire to hustle and build market share
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong desire to provide exceptional customer service
Ability to build relationships and rapport
Flexible schedule and ability to work some weekends and evenings
Proof of Covid-vaccination required
Ideal candidate will live in Missoula or Helena area
Preferred Education and Experience
Prior cannabis sales experience
Prior management experience
Prior CPG experience with strong analytical experience
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position regularly works normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30a-5:00p. Some weekend and night work will be expected.
Travel includes both local and out-of-the-area travel with some overnight travel expected. Travel is up to 50% of work time.
COVID Requirements
All Wana Brands employees are required to be fully vaccinated.
Compensation & Benefits:
EEO/DEI Statement
Diversity is an important part of Wana's mission. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability to apply. We believe that unique perspectives, experiences and identities foster and sustain a better workplace.