Sales Brand Manager – Illinois

at  Wana Brands

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 a 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.
• Candidate must live in Illinois.
• 80% in-field expectation for this role

Required Qualifications

• Prior cannabis sales experience.
• Prior management experience.
• Prior CPG experience with strong analytical experience

JOB PURPOSE

Wana Brands is an infused marijuana products manufacturer. This position helps to promote Wana Brands by helping to support and manage Wana sales operations in Illinois. This role will support the Illinois market in developing and executing sales support and marketing strategies, meeting quarterly goals, and providing guidance and training to the Illinois market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design sales strategy and manage KPIs for Wana and Partners Sales team.
• Provide sales forecasting for Illinois 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.
• Participate in pop-up/demo days at retailers.
• KPIs for store visits, budtender trainings, demo days etc.
• Update retailers with merchandising and displays.
• 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 a 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.
• Candidate must live in Illinois.
• 80% in-field expectation for this role.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Prior cannabis sales experience.
• Prior management experience.
• Prior CPG experience with strong analytical experience.