Brand Ambassador

Brand AmbassadorAt Curio Wellness we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards. Be bold. Be exceptional. Be well.The Curio Wellness Brand Ambassador is responsible for representing Missouri's cannabis brand and helping to achieve the Company's annual market share growth goals.

The Brand Ambassador is responsible for visiting the dispensaries in their territory weekly to engage with dispensary agents and be a reliable resource for information about products, as well as our family of brands. Working closely with their dedicated Field Sales Representative, the Brand Ambassador will initiate, organize, and staff events, such as pop-ups, to assist dispensary partners with selling our products in their inventory. Together, they will develop plans that support lines of service, brand objectives, and increased brand awareness in the Missouri market. Regularly, the Brand Ambassador will engage with dispensary agents and customers alike to provide product information as well as educate the cannabis community about our Curio's mission, vision, and values, and why this should matter to them when choosing cannabis products. The Brand Ambassador is also responsible for ensuring that marketing and merchandising collateral is delivered and installed successfully so that the Curio Wellness brand and our family of brands are displayed effectively to promote brand awareness.

The Brand Ambassador will also support the Curio Marketing team's efforts to increase brand awareness at engagements and events outside of the retail stores, such as community centers, industry events, sponsorship opportunities, and more.THIS IS FOR THE COLUMBIA MO TERRITORY - MUST LIVE IN THE COLUMBIA MO AREAESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Support a Field Sales Representative in their territory by:Hosting a minimum of 24 pop-ups per month at the dispensaries in the regionUnderstanding a dispensary's inventory position and suggesting/organizing pop-ups designed to increase the sell-through of specific products or product linesDelivering SWAG to dispensary staff, as neededDelivering gifts-with-purchase to the dispensary to support a promotion, as neededBi-weekly visits to each dispensary in the region to:Deliver and install marketing materials and refresh existing materials, e.g. brochures, postcards, stickers, etc.Monitor and correct, as needed, the use of digital marketing materials and print collateral in-store so it meets the guidelines provided by CW Marketing TeamAssist dispensary partner with merchandising display packaging, printed educational materials, and uploading digital marketing assets to dispensary's displays and online menu, upon request.Develop a rapport and trust with dispensary managementDevelop a rapport and trust with dispensary agents; the Brand Ambassador should be seen as an educational resource and trusted expert on cannabis product knowledgeSolicit dispensary agents for product feedbackIdentify opportunities to offer budtender training or samples to improve staff's product knowledgeSchedule and staff a minimum of 24 pop-ups at dispensary locations to meet patients, solicit product feedback, collect e-mail addresses for CW distribution list, distribute product information, and gifts-with-purchase.Offer quarterly brand trainings to dispensary staff to ensure dispensary agents understand the tenants of Curio Wellness, Dixie (MD), Edie Parker, Fuzed, Kaviar, Happy Eddie and Smokiez products (MD).Observe and communicate new products and market information to Field Sales RepresentativeObserve and communicate marketing initiatives by competitor brands to Field Marketing Manager, Curio Wellness BrandsCreate content and post to a dedicated IG account for CW Brand Ambassador teamRepresent Curio Wellness at cannabis industry events and activationsRepresent Curio Wellness at non-cannabis events and activationsAssist with setup and staffing at large-scale, multi-day, sponsorship eventsMemorialize dispensary visits and activities in RepslyComply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosureQUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes3+ years' experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical or consumer product goods marketingProven ability to build customer and consumer relationships in support of brand and product awarenessStrong presentation, communication, and negotiation skillsExperience with field marketing software or customer relationship management softwareHighly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulnessAdapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environmentPersonal vehicle and ability to drive to dispensaries in designated territory as well as to HQ weekly for General Sales MeetingExisting knowledge of the cannabis market preferredExcellent communication skills, particularly verbal, including strong presentation skillsFlex schedule-this position requires availability to work evenings and weekendsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteDeals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and sound judgment.Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS) or equivalent job-related experience.Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be 21 years old.