Brand Ambassador - Job ID 185011

DCM Inc•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Growing medical and recreational cannabis manufacturers on the East Coast. Our mission is simple: grow the highest-quality weed at prices everyone can afford. We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to democratize cannabis-or as we like to say, to "Weed the People." With a dialed-in grow operation and a bold new brand refresh, we're ready to dominate the MD/DC market-and have a little fun while we're at it. Our Brand Ambassador will be 50% of the DC field sales team, working under a Sales Representative throughout DC. Our Brand Ambassador should be an outgoing, dynamic person with exceptional oral communication skills. They should be a self-motivated individual who will be responsible for engaging with and educating patients and our retail partners about the entire District Cannabis product line at pop ups and events around Washington, DC.

Requirements

For legal reasons, all employees need to be at least 21 years of age.
You will be asked to pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.
We ask that you have at least a high school diploma/GED.
We ask that you have at least one (1) year of customer service, events or hospitality experience.
Willingness to be in market and travel between DC and occasionally Maryland District Cannabis and partner sites.
Well developed knowledge of cannabis industry, growing and processing techniques, products and their uses is required.
Please have personal accountability, proactive behaviors, and strong attention to detail.
Excellent observational skills.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Compliance with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment.
Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

We prefer brand ambassador experience.
Desire and ability to work as a member of a team.
Flexibility to accommodate scheduling demands including some weekends and applicable holidays.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain the pop-up and event calendar, proactively scheduling and coordinating pop-up events at company retail locations, third-party retail accounts, and community events.
Overseeing maintenance of merchandising in DC dispensary.
Transport merchandise and promotional materials to and from various locations.
Set up event booth at various locations.
Facilitate weekly in-store cannabis tasting events at the DC dispensary, including event preparation, customer engagement, setup, and release form management.
Build and maintain rapport with budtenders and dispensary management.
Educate dispensary patrons about the District Cannabis product line and the benefits and uses of each product as well as what sets the District brand apart in the market.
Spread brand awareness through word-of-mouth at pop up and community events around DC and occasionally MD.
Act as the "face" of District Cannabis at all scheduled events.
Own distribution of printed assets including but not limited to posters, stickers, and flyers.
Assist in the execution of local marketing initiatives and brand events, including new product launches, community outreach efforts, partnership activations, sponsorships, and external events in collaboration with DCM Inc.; support all aspects of event planning and execution, including setup, breakdown, on-site engagement, and the organization and distribution of promotional and marketing materials.
All other duties as assigned.