Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The VP Sales for THC Beverages will lead national sales strategy and growth for a rapidly expanding cannabis beverage company, impacting distribution and retail partnerships.
Responsibilities and impact
The VP Sales will develop and execute sales strategies, manage distributor and retail relationships, lead a sales team, collaborate cross-functionally, use sales data for optimization, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers a competitive base salary with performance bonuses, equity opportunities, health/dental/vision benefits, and a flexible work environment.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years sales leadership with 5+ years in beverage industry, proven success with beer/alcohol distributors, strong retail chain relationships, leadership and strategic skills, and ability to travel 30-50%.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a flexible work environment and is positioned as a fast-growing, wellness-focused cannabis beverage brand.
Company information
The company is a rapidly growing THC/CBD beverage firm focused on wellness cannabis drinks as alternatives to alcohol, expanding nationally.
Job location and travel
Remote position with national travel approximately 30-50%.
Unique job features
The role offers a ground-floor opportunity in a fast-growing cannabis beverage segment with equity and leadership in a regulated industry.
Company overview
Scale Up Search is a specialist recruitment agency based in Leeds, focusing on the Food & Beverages market. The company offers bespoke and tailored recruitment services to help clients grow their businesses by finding the right talent. They have been involved in high-profile recruitment efforts, such as partnering with a leading fragrance brand to hire a Senior Vice President of Operations. Scale Up Search generates revenue by providing recruitment services and matching skilled professionals with companies in need of their expertise.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive sales leadership experience with a focus on the beverage industry, particularly alcohol, cannabis, or functional drinks, emphasizing over 10 years of leadership and 5+ years in beverage sales.
Emphasize your proven success managing beer and alcohol distributor networks nationwide and your strong existing relationships with national retail chains like Total Wine, Sprouts, and 7-Eleven, showcasing your ability to drive national sales growth.
Apply through multiple channels including Scale Up Search's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of landing the role.
Connect with professionals in the sales or executive leadership division at Scale Up Search on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing the company’s innovative approach to THC/CBD beverages or asking about the challenges and opportunities in scaling cannabis beverage brands.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'sales strategy,' 'distributor management,' 'retail expansion,' 'cannabis beverage,' 'regulated industry,' and 'team leadership' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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