Marketing Communications Manager

Company Overview:

Kush Bottles, Inc. is a dynamic sales platform that provides unique products and services for both businesses and consumers in the cannabis industry. We are a dynamic and fast paced team working in an industry that is moving exceptionally quick. You will thrive in this environment if you seek a role where you want to have direct influence over the growth of our company, have an eagerness to learn, be a team player and willingness to be proactive. If so, we want to hear from you!

Founded in 2010 as a packaging and supplies company for dispensaries and growers, Kush Bottles regularly services more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. The company has facilities in the largest U.S. cannabis markets and a local sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market.

The company offers a unique, exciting and high energy environment for its employees to develop professionally while being a part of one of the fastest growing sectors globally. Kush Bottles was recently ranked #774 on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America and has been featured in media nationwide, including CNBC, Los Angeles Times, TheStreet.com, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.

Job Summary

Kush Bottles is looking for a Marketing Communications Manager, reporting into the Director of Marketing, with a well-rounded skillset to have a dedicated deliverable focus on the following areas, while also maintaining a capacity and disposition to accept, own and manage special projects that arise from Kush Bottles or one of the other wholly-owned subsidiaries. The areas of focus will be to assist the Director of Marketing with duties as it relates to Kush Bottles investor relations efforts, public relations, internal employee communications as well as other duties assigned. A successful candidate will have a general marketing background and will be able to flex in and out of high level strategic planning, data analysis, content creation (PR, blog, social, print), team coordinator, agency management and more.

We are a dynamic and fast paced team working in an industry that is moving exceptional quick. You will thrive in this environment if you seek a role where you want to have direct influence over the growth of our company, have an eagerness to learn, be a team player and willingness to be proactive. If so, we want to hear from you!

Receives Direction From:

Director of Marketing

Provides Direction to:

No supervisory responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• This role will act as the day-to-day lead for all public-facing media relations activities (press and investor relations), helping to create and deliver communications strategies that exceed our operational objectives as a brand and a publicly traded company
• Assist in the management of the PR and IR agency of record
• Own the process, platforms and technology for how the corporate communications team disseminates updates, news and relevant information to employees at all locations nationwide on a consistent basis
• Keep Kush Bottles portfolio of products, services, new developments top-of-mind by driving ongoing, positive coverage in local, national, and industry media
• Craft clear and compelling internal and external communications, including press releases and pitches alongside the account team that supports these efforts
• Proactively develop media-worthy stories. Pitch and secure coverage on key events and stories
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations opportunities, including vetting all incoming media inquiries
• Ensure all events and activities are featured in their applicable publishing outlets
• Work closely with leadership to address sensitive topics that arise in the public domain and act as the point person for crisis communications if needed
• Manage any external PR agencies and resources, including scoping work, setting objectives and parameters, and collaborating to create a winning plan of action
• As the marketing communications lead, you will also own special projects and other initiatives as need to support the business which may fall under the Kush Bottles brand or one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries
• Engage senior leadership to ensure that the PR campaigns are aligned with all company strategic goals and relevant plans for growth and new business opportunities

Qualifications Guidelines

Education/training/experience:

• 5+ years' experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism preferred
• Highly creative with strong verbal and written communication skills. Writing sample will be required.
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and stay calm, positive, and productive in high-pressure situations
• Self-motivated and resourceful. Ability to independently manage projects from situation to ideation to execution and reporting
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills. You'll be juggling more than one priority project and multiple initiatives at any given time
• Entrepreneurial spirit with "get it done" mentality. Willing to roll up your sleeves and figure it out without a lot of guidance or hand-holding.
• Team player who works collaboratively with co-workers at all levels and across different functions.
• Availability to work when the job requires, with a willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• The ideal candidate will have broad experience in PR including strategic planning, media relations, content development, event publicity, and crisis communications

• Previous roles in agencies or brand teams are welcome
• BS in Communications, Marketing, Business, New Media or Public Relations
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking

• Self-motivated, driven individual, who excels in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of:

• Well versed in all aspects of media relations, including best practices and effective strategies to gain high quality earned media placements that demonstrate a positive return on investment
• Internal company communications best practices
• A history of success generating strategic, positive news coverage and working with national media outlets. A proven storyteller
• Public relations process from an agency or a brand background

Physical Standards:

• This position requires frequently sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and operating a computer workstation
• Must have finger dexterity, ability to use keyboard/ten key
• Able to participate in the environments standing, moving onsite at events and tradeshows
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job

Kush Bottles offers a competitive compensation package with medical, dental and vision benefits in addition to various paid time off and equity opportunity! We believe in our workforce having a personal interest as stakeholders in order to encourage ownership in the overall success of the company.

Kush Bottles is an equal opportunity employer striving to create a diverse workforce and will make reasonable accommodations as necessary for qualified applicants.

Additional Info:

Company Website: http://www.kushbottles.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kushbottles

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kushbottles

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kushbottles

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kush-bottles