Full job description

Blossom Industries is an innovative distribution company in today's emerging hemp market. Our Mission is to “Give the world Better Experiences with the Best Products”, and our commitment lies in meticulously curating and delivering an exceptional portfolio of products that resonate with today's consumers. We take pride in our award-winning lineup of brands, many of which are the top selling products in the nation in beverages, edibles, smokables, and topicals. All of our products adhere to the highest standards of safety, quality, and potency, undergoing extensive third-party testing in state-licensed laboratories. This stringent process ensures the cleanest, safest hemp-based products on the market. Our growing team is passionate about what we do, and we are expanding to rapidly become a true industry leader.

The Role

We're looking for highly-motivated, entrepreneurial individuals who have proven the ability to work in an outside sales role and are comfortable closing sales. As a distribution sales representative, you will be responsible for driving the growth of the local market.

The Sales Representative serves as the face of Blossom Industries in educating business owners and managers about the value of our portfolio of products. Our brands will help them increase sales and grow their business, and your job is to help them understand the value and make purchases. Your goals will be a combination of new account acquisition, upselling additional products, and building relationships with decision makers. In this role, you will oversee the sales and upsell process from prospect to close. This is a strategic sales role with lots of touch-points throughout a variety of channels to achieve targets. You will primarily be making sales through a combination of email, phone, and in person interactions.

Core Competencies for Role

• 2-4 years of in-market or territory management experience selling consumer packaged products.
• Direct experience selling to Hemp / CBD stores, C-Stores, or to hospitality.
• Familiarity and knowledge of cannabis, hemp and cannabinoids is a plus.
• Alcohol sales experience is a plus
• Experience building relationships and developing new accounts
• Track record of being a top performer and consistently exceeding goals
• Goal-oriented, excellent organizational abilities & relationship building skills.
• A hustler who thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication skills; effectively leads sales efforts and is comfortable in written correspondence, on the phone, and in-person.
• Ability to problem-solve and cater pitches to address owner pain points in real time
• A go-getter who is coachable, adaptable, internally motivated, and resilient
• A valid driver's license and vehicle for travel as needed.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

About You

The ideal candidate has experience selling to CBD / smoke shops, C-Stores, hospitality, or all. 2-4 years of sales experience in-market or territory management is required, with alcohol sales experience preferred.

You are known for your excellent written and verbal communication skills, in particular your strong presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders.

You will thrive in an entrepreneurial, hands-on and non-corporate environment. As part of a small and dynamic team you are a team player, willing to roll your sleeves up and deliver results.

The right to work in the USA is essential. Must have a valid state driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.

Want to know more about Blossom Industries? Check us out at BlossomIndustries.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Work Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Location:

• Lexington, KY (Required)

Work Location: Remote