About Us

The Weed Pool Cannabis Cooperative is a cooperative of proudly independent cannabis retailers dedicated to delivering the best-in-market products at fair prices for everyone. Together, we have pooled our resources to negotiate a fair price and equal opportunity in the marketplace.

We find inspiration in the pioneering spirit of those who came before us, who believed in hard work, fair pay and integrity above all else. Weed Pool exists to protect that legacy and nurture the same spirit, levelling the playing field and placing the good of the many ahead of the good of a few. We succeed by operating with integrity above all, placing the benefit of our members over the blind pursuit of profit.

We also sell cannabis under our Weed Pool and Elevator brands in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The brands feature rotating batches from producers from across Canada.

Various junior sales positions need to be filled as we expand across Canada. We are seeking qualified candidates with a passion for entrepreneurship; self-starters who can work unsupervised and are motivated to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.

The Opportunity

The Territory Associate – Elevator and Weed Pool brands will be responsible for managing sales and community engagement activities within the assigned territory of Manitoba in the recreational cannabis market. This is an exciting, fast-paced sales opportunity for the right self-starter who can build customer relationships, sell in a fact-based manner, is data and category-driven, and can engage and influence the community. This role will report to the National Sales Manager and requires travel throughout Manitoba (25%).

Responsibilities

  • Selling and influencing: Manage all accounts in assigned territory and establish Elevator and Weed Pool brands as first-choice partners with customers.
  • Member support: Serve member partners and customers as needed to ameliorate the cannabis business landscape and support retailers in our network to achieve a healthier membership over time.
  • Brand equity: Retain current brand reputation, seek to build and grow brand awareness and community engagement within a given territory and secure advertising opportunities/store promotions.
  • Volume: Seek new opportunities for distribution and volume by special SKU placement, holiday campaigns, retailer requests, geography, or any other method.
  • Management: Effectively manage the provincial territory, ensuring all administration records and information are up to date, providing information and guidance to upper management at all times.
  • Education: Effectively lead industry and brand education sessions with key stakeholders.
  • Planning/Self-Management: Execute territory plans and commitments, manage own time including building effective weekly and monthly schedules, and effectively manage the provincial budget to drive volume and share growth.
  • Market development: Generate new sales leads, event leads, and sponsorship opportunities. Collaborate with the National Sales Manager to develop a strategy and set goals to grow our presence in Manitoba.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience

  • Previous experience in Sales, Account Management, Category Management, Brand Management or Trade Marketing is considered an asset
  • Bachelor of Arts or equivalent undergraduate degree is considered an asset
  • Experience achieving sales quotas and in-store conditional KPIs is considered an asset
  • Previous entrepreneurship or business ownership/experience is considered an asset
  • Familiar with the cannabis industry, products or consumption considered an asset
  • An insatiable curiosity about what makes customers tick, and how they buy
  • Self-starter, driven and motivated to achieve goals, whatever it takes
  • Familiar with Google and using the internet to find answers/solutions
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and more
  • Experience in beverage alcohol, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, or other sales industries is considered an asset
  • A proven track record of working remotely and independently is considered an asset
  • Experience doing interviews for local media, and serving/participating in events and seminars is considered an asset

Benefits:

  • Vehicle allowance
  • Company events
  • Dental and vision care
  • Extended healthcare
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Work from home

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and references to National Sales Manager Joel Carleton, joel@weedpool.coop. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview.