Next Frontier Biosciences (NFB) is a Colorado-based biotech company using advanced scientific methods to develop best-in-class purified cannabinoid products. We launched our first suite of products under the brand, Verra WellnessTM , in November and are seeking an experienced sales person with extensive experience and relationships in the Colorado Cannabis market. If you enjoy operating in a startup environment (i.e. self-directed and motivated, strategic thinker, learn and adapt quickly) you will thrive in this position. There is potential for this position to develop into a management role.
Responsibilities:
- Generate new customer base, establish new accounts, obtain orders and build strong customer relationships
- Use a customer-focused, consultative and needs-based sales process to educate accounts on what products will best fit their needs
- Responsible for the seamless and timely experience for accounts ordering and receiving product
- Work closely with Director of Sales and Marketing to create and adapt optimal sales strategy
- Assist accounts to improve product promotion and ensure they maintain our brand integrity
- Maintain expert-level knowledge on our full product offerings as well as competitors
- Anticipate industry trends
- Consult with marketing team to develop new sales material and refine messaging based on direct customer feedback
- Maintain customer databases and ensure that all information is up-to-date and accurate
- Participate in on-site patient appreciation days, budtender education events, hosted company parties, networking mixers, and other events on a regular basis
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years outside sales experience selling directly into CO Medical and Recreational Dispensaries is REQUIRED
- Product launch experience in Cannabis or other relevant sales industry is preferred
- Demonstrate achieving and exceeding sales quotas
- Proven ability to build and execute a strategy for assigned territory that generates and develops new business
- Strong prospecting and closing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills, high level of integrity, personal motivation and sense of urgency
- Polished and professional appearance
- Demonstrated ability to learn and educate others product-related information easily and in a professional manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work after-hours for educational business meetings, trade shows, events & presentations
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Must have valid Colorado’s driver’s license and proof of car insurance
- Must be able to pass 5 year background check in order to obtain a MED Key Badge
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay plus commission
- Compensation for Health Care coverage
- Paid Holidays and vacation days
- Company provided computer
- Reimbursement for travel expenses
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: