Account Executive: Cannabis

Vangst Talent Network; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangst Talent Network is looking for passionate sales professionals to join their client in the payroll sector for the cannabis industry. This role involves identifying customer challenges, closing deals, and serving as a brand enthusiast. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of payroll sales experience, a strong work ethic, and superior communication skills.

As a part of an energetic team, you will enjoy thorough training and the potential for career advancement. This position offers an uncapped commission structure, making it ideal for motivated individuals seeking growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of payroll sales experience.
• Experience in a startup environment is preferred.
• Evidence of being a top producer.
• Working with small business owners and executives.
• Sharp focus on goals and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify challenges prospective customers face.
• Close new business consistently at quota level.
• Build relationships with prospects and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing and technology departments.

Skills

Payroll Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Closing Skills

Energy and Passion

Google Apps

Salesforce

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM Systems

Job description

Our client is a leading provider 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 stakeholders 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 communication 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 CEOs, 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.