PT Brand Ambassador

Brand Ambassador (Reno)

Part-time; Temp-to-hire

Description

About us

Our client has paved it's road by offering unique flower products presented in a unique way. We believe that the individuality of each strain lies in the unique cannabinoid and terpene profile. We're growing the next California cannabis brand for a new breed of cannabis consumers who want to know more about the cannabis they're consuming and that starts with our transparency.

Brand Ambassador

Our client is looking for outgoing, enthusiastic, and personable Brand Ambassadors to be the face of a successful cannabis brand in either of the following areas: Las Vegas and Reno and surrounding.

The Brand Ambassador will partner with our client to effectively communicate brand ethos, process, and goals. Act as the "face" of the brand within the territory, representing our brand in a positive and professional manner at retail, events, and within the Cannabis industry.

Responsibilities:

• Build brand awareness, interact with a wide variety of cannabis customers/clients and articulate the value proposition of the company.
• You will be responsible for signing up new clients, educating consumers and bringing in insights from the field.
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc.
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with Field Sales Manager to close deals
• Remain up to date with industry's best practices
• Transporting all promotional material to and from the dispensary where the pop-up event is, as well as setting up the table for the event (computer to demo website, swag to giveaway, branded tablecloth, etc.).
• The Brand Ambassador would also be responsible for continuing to build a relationship with the dispensary team - making sure that they know how to use the platform and that they remain enthusiastic about the products.
• Collaborate with the Field Sales Manager to execute selling program to increase revenue within a geographic area.
• Conduct sampling for dispensary staff, patients, and customers to familiarize them with products
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of products and articulate that to new and loyal consumers
• Execute promotions through tracking activities, sales, and communication during demos.
• Relay all data to Field Sales Manager for recaps
• Collect data information for a consumer database
• 75% Travel required - (Field base role)

Qualification

• Associate degree preferred, High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years Brand Ambassador, Bud tending, or Event Staff experience a plus
• Must be aged 21 or older
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle (travel required) or reliable transportation
• Weekend and Evening Availability required
• Strong communicator who is outgoing and high-energy
• Strong knowledge of cannabis compliance and regulations in Nevada preferred
• Should be familiar with popular social media platforms Instagram, Snapchat, etc. and Weedmaps.
• Passionate about the cannabis industry
• Team player with excellent communication skills, but who can also work autonomously
• Great networking and relationship-building skills
• Prior experience and success with sales and street marketing are a plus
• Brand Ambassadors could work on a part-time basis based off availability and current needs within area

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision (full time)
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Pay: From $20 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Schedule: 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.