Senior Sales Manager, Missouri
Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company founded in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line in Michigan includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, Lost Farms Gummies & Chews, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and thoughtfully combined with Michigan cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal has been to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science, we ensure a deliciously consistent experience.Job Summary
Kiva Confections will depend on the Senior Sales Manager - Missouri (SSM) to provide sales leadership to the state of Michigan. The SSM will get results by effectively maintaining the relationship with our distribution partner and our top accounts in the region. You'll focus on achieving goals and developing programs inside our key Kiva customers, establishing new business from targeted customers, and developing current buyer relationships. The SRSM will help deliver company-assigned metrics, be responsible for leading the sales team, develop and implement promotions, and cultivate positive relationships in the region’s top dispensaries. As Kiva's Senior Sales Manager, Missouri...
Develop, lead and mentor sales team in the Michigan market to attain volume, distribution, and market share critical metrics
Develop and implement clear ways of working for day-to-day and week-to-week management of the partner relationship through the partner Project Manager
Work with the Project Manager to ensure production, packaging, and inventory are aligned with Kiva Sales and Marketing plans
Work closely with the Trade Marketing Manager to achieve outstanding in-store merchandising, programming and promotions
Develop timely sales reports and return on investment on specific marketing and trade efforts for both management and customers
Achieve established quarterly sales targets in region by developing customer growth initiatives
Develop a clear process of being responsible for the business applying information from Leaflink
Establish relationships with Kiva business partners to implement new and existing business, while driving improvement and establishing tight-knit collaborations
Assist with the communication of new product launches and associated sales targets
Travel to dispensaries to support efforts in establishing relationships with Top 30 dispensary managers and buyers
Track lead to sale in Salesforce
Build and revise yearly forecast, run revenue, distribution targets and reporting for respective territory while seeing opportunity and gaps of growth with current portfolio
Lead Monthly Planning and Quarterly Business Review meetings with Partner and Kiva Leadership Team What we're looking for...
An individual of unquestioned integrity, possessing strong listening skills, a sense of urgency and a strategic servant-leadership style characterized by straightforwardness, approachability, team orientation and partnership
Excellent customer relations, relationship-building and leadership skills
Organized and diligent
Must be able to pass Motor Vehicle Report requirements
Proficient with Google Suite, CRM tools; Salesforce experience a plus
Experience with people management and improving relationships
Excellent communication skills!
Passion for the cannabis industry!
Salary plus quarterly bonus. Please note, we consider a number of factors such as internal pay parity, relevant experience/skills, geographic location, etc.
Apply Now
Kiva Confections will depend on the Senior Sales Manager - Missouri (SSM) to provide sales leadership to the state of Michigan. The SSM will get results by effectively maintaining the relationship with our distribution partner and our top accounts in the region. You'll focus on achieving goals and developing programs inside our key Kiva customers, establishing new business from targeted customers, and developing current buyer relationships. The SRSM will help deliver company-assigned metrics, be responsible for leading the sales team, develop and implement promotions, and cultivate positive relationships in the region’s top dispensaries. As Kiva's Senior Sales Manager, Missouri...
Develop, lead and mentor sales team in the Michigan market to attain volume, distribution, and market share critical metrics
Develop and implement clear ways of working for day-to-day and week-to-week management of the partner relationship through the partner Project Manager
Work with the Project Manager to ensure production, packaging, and inventory are aligned with Kiva Sales and Marketing plans
Work closely with the Trade Marketing Manager to achieve outstanding in-store merchandising, programming and promotions
Develop timely sales reports and return on investment on specific marketing and trade efforts for both management and customers
Achieve established quarterly sales targets in region by developing customer growth initiatives
Develop a clear process of being responsible for the business applying information from Leaflink
Establish relationships with Kiva business partners to implement new and existing business, while driving improvement and establishing tight-knit collaborations
Assist with the communication of new product launches and associated sales targets
Travel to dispensaries to support efforts in establishing relationships with Top 30 dispensary managers and buyers
Track lead to sale in Salesforce
Build and revise yearly forecast, run revenue, distribution targets and reporting for respective territory while seeing opportunity and gaps of growth with current portfolio
Lead Monthly Planning and Quarterly Business Review meetings with Partner and Kiva Leadership Team What we're looking for...
An individual of unquestioned integrity, possessing strong listening skills, a sense of urgency and a strategic servant-leadership style characterized by straightforwardness, approachability, team orientation and partnership
Excellent customer relations, relationship-building and leadership skills
Organized and diligent
Must be able to pass Motor Vehicle Report requirements
Proficient with Google Suite, CRM tools; Salesforce experience a plus
Experience with people management and improving relationships
Excellent communication skills!
Passion for the cannabis industry!
Salary plus quarterly bonus. Please note, we consider a number of factors such as internal pay parity, relevant experience/skills, geographic location, etc.
Apply Now