Wholesale and Marketing Brand Representative - Cannabis Industry (NY)
Are you a hard-working, driven, and charismatic individual with a passion for the cannabis industry? Do you thrive on the road, building relationships, and being the face of exciting new brands?
Cannaworld is a leading Wholesale and Marketing agency specializing in connecting innovative cannabis brands with retailers across New York. We're looking for enthusiastic and results-oriented Brand Representatives to join our growing team and become the driving force behind our clients' success.
This role is for the ambitious individual who is ready to hit the ground running, establishing a strong presence for Cannaworld and our partner brands in key territories.
The Role: Your Mission
As a Cannaworld Brand Representative, you will be a vital link between the brands we represent and the dispensaries/retail partners in your assigned region. Your primary focus will be on wholesale business development, brand education, and relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Wholesale Business Development: Actively seek out, prospect, and secure new wholesale accounts (dispensaries and licensed retailers) for our diverse portfolio of cannabis brands.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key buyers, managers, and staff at retail locations.
- Brand Advocacy & Education: Become an expert on our clients' products, representing them professionally and conducting engaging in-store education sessions and staff trainings.
- Territory Management: Efficiently manage your assigned territory, planning routes, and tracking sales performance and market trends.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports on sales activities, market feedback, and competitive analysis to the Cannaworld management team.
- Event Support: Participate in trade shows, pop-up events, and in-store promotions as required to drive brand visibility and sales.
Who We're Looking For
- Industry Experience is a Major Plus: Ideally, you already have professional experience within the regulated cannabis industry in New York (e.g., in sales, wholesale, retail, or distribution).
- Road Warrior Mentality: You must be comfortable with extensive travel within your assigned region and possess a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: You are articulate, persuasive, and able to adapt your communication style to different audiences, from retail staff to executive buyers.
- Sales Driven: You are a self-starter with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Professional and Reliable: You are highly organized, punctual, and carry yourself with the utmost professionalism, as you are the face of our agency and our partner brands.
- Knowledgeable: A strong understanding of the New York cannabis market, its regulations, and the diverse product categories (flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates, etc.) is a distinct advantage.
Coverage Areas (Multiple Positions Available)
We are hiring representatives for the following key regions:
- Buffalo
- Rochester
- Syracuse
- Albany
- Hudson Region
- Long Island
- Manhattan and the Boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)
Compensation
Cannaworld offers a variety of compensation structures to attract top talent, which will be discussed based on experience and the specific role:
- Hourly Positions
- Salary Positions
- Commission-Based Positions
Join Cannaworld and help shape the future of the New York cannabis market!
- To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience (especially within the cannabis industry) and which territory you are interested in.
