Account Executive: Cannabis

Vangst Talent Network; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider is seeking an enthusiastic sales professional to join their team. This role involves identifying client challenges and closing sales in the cannabis industry. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of payroll sales experience and the ability to work in a startup environment. This uncapped commission role offers thorough training and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of payroll sales experience.
• Experience in a startup environment preferred.
• Strong focus on achieving sales goals.
• Proficient in using Salesforce CRM.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve challenges for prospective clients.
• Close new business consistently at or above quota.
• Serve as a brand enthusiast for the company's products.
• Collaborate with marketing and technology teams.

Skills

Payroll Sales Experience

Start-up Experience

Top Producer Evidence

Cold-calling Experience

Communication Skills

Closing Skills

CRM Proficiency

Google Apps Proficiency

MS Office Suite Proficiency

Job description

Our client is a leading provide of Payroll and HR platforms specifically designed for the highly regulated cannabis industry. Their platform includes tools to manage compliance with industry-specific regulations like Federal income tax code section 280E and state-specific requirements for employee registration and badging. They provide an ecosystem of industry experts specializing in 280E tax law, accounting, human resources, cannabis corporate law, and banking.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Have you been waiting for the right payroll sales opportunity to break into an exploding industry as the next step in your career? We are looking for energetic, highly motivated, driven sales professionals who are tech savvy and exert natural payroll sales instincts to join our client's sales department!

Ideal Candidate:

Energetic, passionate, enthusiastic payroll business experts who have experience in a startup environment with the ability and willingness to close a mix of deals in the cannabis industry.

The Role:

• Become an expert in identifying challenges that our prospective customers face, which can be solved with inbound marketing strategies
• Close new business consistently at or above quota level
• Serve as a brand enthusiast for Wurk’s suite of products and solutions
• Follow up on highly qualified opportunities at small and mid-sized companies
• Build relationships with prospects and internal stake holders to grow new business
• Work collaboratively with marketing and technology departments to execute sales strategy as the firm introduces enhancements to existing solutions and/or releases new products
• Bring your thinking, strategies, and ideas to advance our company’s values, unique culture, and vision for the future

Qualifications

• 2-3 Years Payroll Sales Experience
• Experience in a startup environment, if possible
• Evidence that you can be a Top Producer, if possible
• Experience in a BDR supported or cold-calling sales environment
• Experience working with small business owners, marketers, and executives
• A sharp focus on your goals
• The ability to advance the vision of the department
• Street smarts
• A powerful work ethic
• Tons of energy, passion, humor, compassion, and enthusiasm
• Superior communications skills
• Exceptional closing skills
• Facility with MS Office Suite, Google Apps, and a CRM (Salesforce experience preferred)

This is an uncapped high commission role. You will receive thorough training to kick start your career. Employees who demonstrate high performance and commitment will have the opportunity for career development and advancement within sales.

Additional Information

MUST PROVIDE:

• 4 Professional References:
  • 2 CEO’s, or people who you directly reported to
  • 2 bookkeepers or accountants who directly reported to you
• Background / Credit check authorization form should you make it into one of our final candidates.