Brand Ambassador - Wellness Connection of Maine : Job Details

Why Acreage NJ CCF LLC?

Acreage NJ CCF, LLC, doing business as The Botanist is a subsidiary of Acreage Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. Acreage dug its roots in the cannabis industry back in 2011 and has successfully grown its footprint across several states ever since! Acreage also continues to expand its brands such as The Botanist, Superflux, and Prime in current and new markets.

As industry leaders today, we have a responsibility to create a sustainable, diverse, equitable and inclusive industry for present and future generations. We stand strong behind our mission, which is to combine operational excellence with a burning passion, by cultivating, producing, and dispensing the highest quality cannabis products and brand experienced. By making quality cannabis accessible, we hope to inspire everyone to embrace cannabis as a force for good in the world.

Who you'll work for: Acreage NJ CCF, LLC, doing business as The Botanist

Our Culture:

Here at Acreage NJ CCF, LLC, doing business as The Botanist, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.

We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role:

The Brand Ambassador is responsible for increasing brand awareness and driving sales by compliantly promoting our products through various channels and sales functions. This position will work closely with our Wholesale Sales and Marketing departments to help achieve our business objectives including communicating the value of our brands to customers, tracking and reporting customer feedback, professionally representing the brand at launches and events, and assisting our sales teams with key sales tasks.

To excel in this role, you will have excellent communication and networking skills as well as a strong presence on social media. Previous experience as a brand ambassador or a similar role is strongly desired, as well as a strong knowledge of sales and marketing tactics and techniques. You must have the ability to travel 80% or greater across the Northern New Jersey territory.

How you'll make a difference:

* Embraces and effectively communicates Acreage NJ CCF's mission, vision, and goals.

* Help maintain a positive image of the Acreage NJ CCF's brand(s).

* Collaborates with the Wholesale Sales and Marketing teams to help develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns.

* Educates customers, retailers, and distributors about our products and champions our online training platform.

* Tracks marketing material supplies and notifies the Wholesale Sales team of current inventory levels and future orders.

* Participates in trade shows and other industry-related event attendance, where support may be required.

* Collaborates with Logistics and Transport to provide dispensaries with delivery documents minimally 24-48 hours in advance of their scheduled deliveries.

* Assists the Wholesale Sales Manager and Coordinators with building rapport with customers and vendors.

* Monitors customer feedback and potential escalating issues and/or complaints on customer service.

* Tracks customer preferences, metrics, and media campaigns.

* Represents the company in full compliance with both state and company policies and regulations, at grand openings, product launches, and events.

* Brainstorms ideas and participates in training and workshops.

* Works closely with the Wholesale Sales team to help update dispensary profiles and sales operation data entry.

Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

* High school diploma or equivalent required

* 2 years of post-secondary education in a related field preferred

* Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced client-service intensive industry - hospitality and retail backgrounds - preferred

* Minimum 2 years of industry experience required.

* 80% travel required, must have reliable transportation

Additional Qualifications:

* Prior experience in a sales/ support environment

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Accuracy and detail oriented

* Friendly, approachable, and outgoing personality

* Working knowledge of social media platforms and tools

* Adaptable with the ability to prioritize tasks

* Ability to travel with reliable transportation.

* Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands:

* Ability to stand for extended periods of time

* Use of hand dexterity for extended periods of time

* Ability to lift 50 pounds comfortably

* Ability to squat, kneel, twist and bend comfortably

Perks & Benefits:

* Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Paid parental leave

* 401 (k)

* Paid Time Off

* Short Term and Long-Term Disability

* Employee Assistance Program

* Employee life insurance and supplemental life

* Spouse and child life and ADD&D

* Pet insurance

* FSA and HAS available

* Based on eligibility.

Schedule:

* Wednesday-Saturday

Subject to change as business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

Acreage NJ CCF, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Acreage NJ CCF, LLC. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to [email protected]. Please be sure to include Accommodation Request in the subject line.