Cannabis Brand Ambassador - MPX Maryland

iAnthus Capital • Baltimore, MD

38d

About The Position

The Brand Ambassador is a customer-facing representative of our product and dispensary brands in Maryland. This position will be responsible for engaging with the community to provide education and answer questions through in-store demos and events and communicating in-store promotions. Must have excellent time management skills and be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in a marketing, agency or promotional setting
• Experience in the cannabis industry
• Must be enthusiastic, engaging, cannabis-savvy, well organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate in an informative and professional manner.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment with a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organization and with external agency partners.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and be results-oriented.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Available to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for representing our brands and products in community, retail, and marketing events.
• Become a brand expert, able to answer questions about product benefits and provide product knowledge.
• Build brand awareness and loyalty by creating memorable patient/customer experiences.
• Must set-up and breakdown tables, tents, swag items and marketing collateral in-store and other events.
• Manage the distribution/inventory of marketing swag and collateral for events and giveaways.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local community partners.
• Manage and adhere to established schedules in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, while ensuring accuracy and follow through.
• Partner with and maintain productive working relationships with the dispensary, wholesale, and manufacturing teams.
• Works productively with internal cross-functional teams as well as with external partners.
• Typical work schedule: work from home on Tuesday to set up the following week’s schedule and follow up with partners, travel Wed-Sat to conduct dispensary pop-ins and pop-ups.

Benefits

• 20 days of accrued Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees