n n nn Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is the premier cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world.
Kiva’s line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, and Camino Gummies.
Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and skillfully combined with California cannabis.
Since our beginning in 2010, our goal is to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be.
By applying art and science to ensure a deliciously consistent experience every time, we continue to deliver on that mission today.
nn nn We have aggressive growth plans as the legal market, and consumer adoption continues to expand.
Key growth initiatives include bold platform innovation, best in class marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more.
We are resourced for this explosive growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level.
nn nn Job Summary nn nn Kiva Confections will depend on the Kiva Area Manager (KAM) to provide sales leadership to the Greater Los Angeles Region in California.
The KAM will manage our key accounts by driving results alongside our local distributors.
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 KAM will help deliver company assigned KPI’s, lead the local distribution team and help establish and improve buyer relationships at the dispensary level. nn n As a Kiva Area Manager, you’ll…n Establish and develop relationships with the distributor so our goals and expectations are aligned with KPI’s for our key accounts Achieve established quarterly sales targets in region by developing customer growth initiatives Develop a clear process of managing the business utilizing information from ERP Work closely with Kiva business partners to implement new and existing business, while driving improvement and establishing strong relationships with partners Assist with the communication of new product launches and associated sales targets Travel to dispensaries to support efforts in establishing relationships with dispensary managers and buyers Provide sales reports to management and customers Track lead to sale in CRM tool Ability to manage revenue, distribution targets and reporting for respective territory while identifying opportunity and gaps of growth with current portfolio Lead education efforts with distributor sales teams, budtenders and dispensary staff Manage the deployment of centrally produced Kiva Marketing assets (i.e.
swag, displays, print materials) Identify custom-marketing opportunities in high-growth potential accounts Support new product launches and coordinate/execute Budtender trainings/engagement activities Source, plan and execute community and retail-based events in conjunction with priority accounts Support ancillary marketing/PR opportunities nWhat we’re looking for…n An individual of unquestioned integrity, possessing strong interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and a strategic orientation leadership style characterized by straightforwardness, approachability, team orientation and collaboration Organized and detail-oriented Proficient with Microsoft office and/or FileMaker Pro, CRM tools; Salesforce experience a plus Experience with people management and maximizing relationships Enthusiasm for the cannabis industry nWhat you’ll need…n The qualified individual must have 5-years minimum sales experience, show ability to lead and manage regions with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience.
Associate or Bachelors’ degree Minimum of 3 years industry experience Minimum of 5 years sales experience with increasing level of responsibility The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions nn This position will require that the individual travel independently between various business units.
Lighting and room temperature at all locations are moderate.
The performance of this position occasionally requires that the individual come into close proximity with co-workers and clients.
nn nn Due to the nature of our industry, the performance of this position will require the individual to spend time in facilities in which he/she may be exposed, either directly or indirectly, to potential food allergens including (but not limited to): peanuts, gluten, corn, milk, soy, and tree nut.
nn nn Physical Requirements nn nn The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
nn nn While performing the duties of this job, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, turn, talk and hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 15 pounds.
This position will require that the individual occasionally travel independently among various company locations.
nn nn Kiva Confections 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.
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