Sales Representative - Ottawa

Blizza Brands Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible field-based work

Direct leadership access

Job summary

Blizza Brands Inc. is seeking an outgoing Independent Contractor for field sales in the Ottawa market. In this boots-on-the-ground role, you’ll visit licensed retailers, build relationships with managers and budtenders, and promote cannabis brands with confidence and professionalism.

You’ll deliver samples, provide product education, gather retailer feedback, and report opportunities to the VP of Commercial Strategy & Operations. A flexible, travel-heavy schedule is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable, organized, able to work independently.
• Past sales, cannabis, or customer-facing experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Ontario cannabis market is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Visit licensed cannabis retailers throughout Ottawa and surrounding area.
• Build relationships with store managers, purchasers, budtenders, and retail teams.
• Introduce and promote products and brands.
• Deliver approved samples and promotional materials to retailers.
• Provide product education and discuss products confidently with retail teams.
• Gather feedback on products, samples, competitors, and market opportunities.
• Follow up with retailers and identify sales opportunities.
• Report to the VP with updates on visits, feedback, leads and opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Independent work

Sales experience

Job description

Position: Independent Contractor – Field Sales

Compensation: $20/hour + $0.73/km mileage reimbursement

Reports To: VP of Commercial Strategy & Operations

We are looking for an outgoing and motivated Cannabis Sales Representative to support our growing presence in the Ottawa market.

This is a boots-on-the-ground sales role for someone who enjoys meeting people, visiting retail stores, building relationships, and representing cannabis brands in a professional and engaging way. You will work directly with our VP of Commercial Strategy & Operations to help build relationships and increase brand awareness throughout the Ottawa market.

What You'll Do

• Visit licensed cannabis retailers throughout Ottawa and the surrounding area
• Build relationships with store managers, purchasers, budtenders, and retail teams
• Introduce and promote our products and brands
• Deliver approved product samples and promotional materials to retailers
• Provide product education and speak confidently about our products with retail teams
• Gather feedback on our products, samples, competitors, and opportunities in the market
• Follow up with retailers and identify potential sales opportunities
• Report directly to the VP of Commercial Strategy & Operations, providing regular updates on store visits, retailer feedback, leads, and opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, confident, and comfortable starting conversations with new people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
• Previous sales, cannabis, retail, hospitality, or customer-facing experience is an asset
• Knowledge of the Ontario cannabis market is an asset
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required
• Ability to travel throughout the Ottawa area
• Must meet all legal requirements applicable to working within the Ontario cannabis industry

What We Offer

• $20/hour
• $0.73/km mileage reimbursement for approved business travel
• Flexible, field-based work
• Direct access to and support from senior commercial leadership
• Opportunity to represent and help grow cannabis brands in the Ottawa market
• Potential for additional opportunities as the business and sales team grow

If you're personable, comfortable getting out into the market, and enjoy building relationships face-to-face, we'd like to hear from you.