Director of Business Deve...

Canndescent is a leading cultivator, distributor, and manufacturer of ultra-premium cannabis. We are passionate about creating transformative products that will help tune and enrich the human experience. We strive for excellence by hiring exceptional performers that can contribute to a fun and inspiring work culture. What you’ll be doing: About you: - Self-starter, leader with a strong sense of urgency and ownership, you know how to work independently, as well as within the team - Approach the role with professionalism and a consultative approach - Ability to grow and forge new relationships - Ability to negotiate contracts - Be a true partner to your clients - Possess a strong passion for the Cannabis industry - Desire to learn and grow - Operate at a high level and be adaptable in a constantly changing industry - Ability to think outside of the box As the Director of Business Development, you will: - Proactively research the market to open doors and build relationships - Build an aggressive pipeline of prospective dispensaries and related partnerships - Own initial orders and manage account for the first 3 months - Execute merchandising contracts where beneficial - Responsible for handing off new customer relationships to appropriate Regional Account Manger after incubation period - Anticipate market trends - Provide daily, weekly, monthly sales performance and market analysis - Maintain CRM database on daily customer interactions and targets to coordinate with business goals Your experience and skills include: - A proven ability to create and foster new relationships - A proven track record of defining and executing an expansion strategy - Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process from prospecting to close - Ability to analyze data, understand