Brand Ambassador at Dispensaries

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Job Listing Details

About Us

Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is the premier cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva’s line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and skillfully combined with California cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal is to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science to ensure a deliciously consistent experience every time, we continue to deliver on that mission today.

We have aggressive growth plans as the legal market, and consumer adoption continues to expand. Key growth initiatives include bold platform innovation, best in class marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more. We are resourced for this explosive growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level.

Job Summary

As a Brand Ambassador, you will be the face of the brand at various events in the field and in store with key retail partners. You will build relationships with key strategic partners, provide sampling and product demonstrations to consumers and engage budtenders (BT) by way of education and sampling on KIVA products. In this role, you will largely be responsible for encouraging growth of brand awareness and trial.

This job is for you if…
You have a background in customer service and strong communication skills
You have an energetic and entrepreneurial spirit
You’re a down to earth, fun and have a “work hard, play hard” mentality
You’re organized and highly responsive- able to maintain communication on all channels (email, text, etc.)
You have a deep understanding of what it takes to execute a successful event
You’re Adaptable with the ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively prioritize business needs
You’re naturally outgoing and internally motivated in your personal and professional efforts
You’re a relationship builder, excited by the opportunity to partner with our consumers and retail partners
You’re a goal-oriented self-starter and able to take the initiative to achieve or exceed goals
You’re genuine in your desire to educate and inform consumers on KIVA products
You’re willing to regularly work early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on company needs.
You’re able to maintain a complex, flexible schedule
You’re passionate about cannabis and cannabis education
As Kiva’s Brand Ambassador
Represent all KIVA product lines across the entire portfolio
Conduct in–store demos, as assigned by your Field Marketing Representative
Create a unique patient experience within a modular footprint to increase brand awareness and build customer loyalty
Communicate facts regarding proper dosing, nutrition and key functions and benefits of cannabis, as well as how it relates to the Kiva products
Provide samples and gift branded swag to interested patients
Track all activity and consumer insights and feedback through digital recaps
Be the eyes and ears of KIVA from the field, reporting observations regarding retail accounts as well as competitor activity
Communicate success stories, key learnings, and other activities to your manager
Marketing Events: Support Trade Marketing events (inside & outside of retail environment) relevant to the brand and to the region (i.e. local festivals)
Participate in execution of sampling initiatives, reaching patients where they live and play
Building & Maintaining Relationships:Create harmonious relationships with our retail partners and their staff to cultivate a strong affinity for the Kiva brand
Budtender and Staff Trainings: Conduct retail staff training (within accounts) on the Kiva brand portfolio
What we’re looking for..
Must have 2 years of relevant experience in events, promotions, media or consumer products marketing
Must have minimum of 2 years work experience in a customer service setting
Must be 21+ years of age
The ability to positively engage the public, representing the brand in a highly positive manner
An understanding of both marketing & sales fundamentals
Sales experience and/or knowledge of the cannabis industry or CPG industry
A deep-rooted understanding of the relevant market and surrounding area
Mastered the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Access to a computer for reporting sampling results and are well versed in Google systems
Access to a personal smartphone for schedule updates, photo capturing, and emails

Estimated Salary: $20 per hour based on qualifications.

PAY WAGE or SALARY:

• $20.00 / Hour

JOB LOCATION STATES:

• Cannabis Job in California

JOB LOCATION CITIES:

• Cannabis Job in Los Angeles California

JOB CATEGORIES:

• Account Manager Job in Cannabis
• Customer Service Job in Cannabis
• Edibles Job in Cannabis
• Events Job in Cannabis
• Hospitality Job in Cannabis
• Marketer Job in Cannabis
• Outreach Job in Cannabis
• Representative Job in Cannabis
• Sales Representative Job in Cannabis

JOB EMPLOYMENT TYPES:

• Part-time Job in Cannabis

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.