Brand Ambassador- Buffalo

About the Company

Our client has paved its own road by offering unique flower products presented in a distinctive way. They believe the individuality of each strain lies in its unique cannabinoid and terpene profile. They are building the next California cannabis brand for a new generation of consumers who want transparency and deeper insight into the cannabis they consume.

Brand Ambassador:
 
Our client is seeking outgoing, enthusiastic, and personable Brand Ambassadors to represent their brand in Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas.
 
Brand Ambassadors will serve as the face of the brand, partnering closely with the client to communicate brand values, processes, and goals. This role represents the brand in a positive and professional manner at retail locations, events, and throughout the cannabis industry.

Responsibilities

• Build brand awareness and engage with a wide variety of cannabis consumers and clients
• Educate customers, and provide insights from the field
• Monitor stock movement, pricing, promotions, and merchandising opportunities
• Build strong customer relationships in support of the Field Regional Sales Manager and Trade Marketing Manager 
• Stay current with industry best practices
• Transport and set up promotional materials for pop-up events (table, demo materials, swag, branded tablecloth, etc.), new product & store launches, and any other sales or marketing initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dispensary teams and ensure product knowledge and enthusiasm
• Maintain expert-level product knowledge and clearly articulate it to consumers
• Track promotions and sales activity during demos
• Relay data and insights to the Field Regional Sales Manager and Trade Marketing Manager
• Field-based role with approximately  75% travel required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of Brand Ambassador, budtending, or event staff experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Weekend and evening availability required
• Strong communication skills; outgoing and high-energy personality
• Knowledge of New York cannabis compliance and regulations preferred
• Familiarity with Instagram, Snapchat, Weedmaps, and other social platforms
• Passion for the cannabis industry
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Sales and street marketing experience a plus

Compensation

• $23.00 – $23.00 / hour

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay starting at  $23/hour
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (full-time)
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Job Type:  Part-time with opportunity to move to Full-time
Schedule:  8-hour shifts, weekend availability required

About Vangst:
Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.
 
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
 
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
 
Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.
 
Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 
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