Market Manager

About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. 

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Field Marketing Representative  for the Cannabis industry based in the Jacksonville area. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a positive experience for customers in partner dispensaries, medical cannabis offices, building strong relationships with dispensary teams, and executing marketing and sales programs to drive growth across our retail and medical partner network.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with top dispensaries in your assigned region, including entertaining customers and understanding their needs.
• Execute merchandising, promotional, display, and trade/consumer facing activities in accordance with Connected guidelines
• Work with the sales and marketing team to design and implement account specific in-store marketing and sales programs to drive growth.
• Support the Connected sales team in identifying and executing in-store growth opportunities and marketing activations. 
• Maximize in-store visibility through signage, price points, displays, and product features.
• Measure inventory levels at retail and communicate back to sales
• Lead best-in-class budtender educations and engagement
• Support the Connected sales team with dispensary communication and Connected Launch Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Attend, organize, and present the Connected brands at industry and consumer events as directed
• Develop relationships, work with and influence medical cannabis pratcitioners as directed
• Organize and manage the day to day operations related to in-store takeovers, pop-up shops, trade shows and other events to promote our brands and products.
• Report back to HQ team on market trends, consumer behavior and sales data to identify opportunities for trade marketing initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• 1-2 years of experience in Trade Marketing, preferably in the Cannabis industry.
• Deep understanding of and passion for cannabis
• Strong understanding of the retail landscape across Florida. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with trade partners.
• Ability to analyze market trends and consumer behavior and recommend new and effective trade marketing tactics.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedule, including mandatory evening and weekend work, with days off occurring mid-week.
• 21 years & olderValid driver’s license
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, G-suite, Slack and experience with marketing automation tools is a plus.

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting, innovative workplace with an inclusive culture that offers rare career opportunities, and a chance to make a real-world impact in a new start-up industry! We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis industry.  

• Competitive Pay 
• 401 (k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Flexible Schedules, Work-Life Balance
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!

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