Account Executive
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Salary- $65000- $85000
Vendor fee- 12%
Net Payment- 30 days
Guarantee period- 45 days
Candidate with cannabis industry experience will be preferred Employment Type
Full-Time
OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated Account Executive to own and grow a commercial sales territory across New York and New Jersey. This role is responsible for building and managing relationships with licensed commercial cultivation operators developing new business opportunities and serving as a trusted industry resource.
The ideal candidate will possess strong cultivation knowledge existing industry relationships and a proven ability to develop and manage a sales territory independently. This position offers the opportunity to work within a rapidly evolving market while helping customers improve operational efficiency and cultivation performance through innovative products and services.
Key Responsibilities Territory Development & Account Management- Own and grow the NY/NJ territory including licensed multi-state operators independent cultivators and newly licensed operators.
- Develop and maintain a portfolio of commercial cultivation accounts.
- Generate new business opportunities through existing relationships and targeted prospecting efforts.
- Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline and achieve territory growth objectives.
- Conduct regular customer outreach and on-site engagement activities.
- Meet with cultivation leaders and facility decision-makers to understand operational needs and purchasing requirements.
- Assess facility configurations cultivation programs and supply requirements.
- Recommend products and solutions tailored to customer operations and environmental conditions.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource regarding cultivation practices growing media environmental controls pest management programs and commercial cultivation supplies.
- Represent the organization at industry events conferences and trade shows.
- Collaborate with operations and fulfillment teams to ensure accurate and timely order delivery.
- Communicate customer demand trends and market insights to internal teams.
- Assist in resolving fulfillment inventory and supply chain issues affecting customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records for all customer interactions opportunities and account activities.
- Track pipeline performance revenue forecasts and territory growth metrics.
- Provide regular updates on market trends competitive activity and customer feedback.
- Develop and maintain a qualified sales pipeline within the first 60 days.
- Successfully close and fulfill initial customer orders within the first 90 days.
- Consistently acquire new accounts on a monthly basis following ramp-up.
- Achieve quarter-over-quarter portfolio revenue growth.
- Maintain high customer retention and engagement levels.
- Ensure all customer interactions and activities are documented in CRM within required timelines.
- Conduct regular on-site visits and maintain consistent communication with key accounts.
- 3 7 years of experience working in or selling into commercial cultivation environments.
- Strong understanding of cultivation operations and industry best practices.
- Existing relationships with cultivation leaders facility managers procurement contacts or related stakeholders are highly preferred.
- Knowledge of:
- Growing media and substrate selection
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Environmental controls
- Fertigation systems
- Commercial cultivation consumables
- Proven success managing and growing a sales territory with minimal supervision.
- Experience using CRM platforms and sales pipeline management tools.
- Strong communication relationship-building and consultative selling skills.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout New York and New Jersey.
- Valid drivers license.
- Established network within the commercial cultivation industry.
- Experience supporting customers in highly regulated operating environments.
- Background working with cultivation products supplies or agricultural technology solutions.
- Base Salary: $65000 $85000 annually (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based commission structure
- Ramp-up support during onboarding period
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone stipend
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Remote Work Environment
- Must reside in New York or New Jersey.
- Ability to travel throughout the territory to customer sites and industry events.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.