We are a women-owned, cannabis-infused herbal tea company based in the East Bay in Northern California. Our start-up is growing rapidly and garnering major press and market share. We have built a conscious company that encourages professional and personal growth and are now looking for the right individual to join our team.
Kikoko is immediately hiring a Brand Educator to provide cannabis-related education to our customers and dispensary employees. This is a full-time position.
The primary focus of this role is cannabis dispensary education and outreach, including:
- Schedule and execute product demonstration events
- Table at trade and health & wellness events
- Gather knowledge of new market trends and new cannabis research
- Complete administrative tasks related to back-end organization of above responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with dispensaries and Kikoko team to build schedule of in-store product demonstrations every month
- Visit dispensaries for demos and patient appreciation events; represent Kikoko at trade shows and lifestyle events
- Ensure Kikoko product is prominently and properly displayed in dispensaries
- Learn the details of Kikoko products, including how products are made, their effects and best uses
- Collaborate with team to execute promotions for distributor and dispensaries
- Enthusiastically relate products to customers by asking the right question and tailoring suggestions to each individual
- Make recommendations on sales/education collateral needs and updates
- Build relationships with dispensary staff and other industry professionals in a positive way, building an outstanding reputation for Kikoko through every interaction and connection
- Represent company in a professional, friendly manner
- Maintain inventory of materials necessary to execute events
- Other tasks as directed by management
Desired Qualities
- Genuine enthusiasm for brand mission, products, and company give-back program
- Passion for cannabis as a medicine and recreational alternative
- Present a professional appearance at all times
- Consistent punctuality
- Willingness and flexibility to occasionally travel to Santa Barbara, Orange County and San Diego
- Ability to adapt to various personality types
Job Requirements
- Must be willing to travel to various retail locations in Southern California, with occasional travel to other parts of California
- Must maintain a working vehicle and driver’s license