Cannabis Branding Agent

Connecticut Social Equity; Sterling (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health / dental / vision

401(k)

Employee product discount

A chance to shape how a growing公司

Job summary

Rodeo Cannabis Co. in Sterling, CT seeks a Cannabis Branding Agent to own the approval process for new products at the Sterling facility. You will ensure brand names, labels, and packaging meet CT DCP requirements and are approved before market launch.

You’ll liaise with production, packaging, design, and compliance to keep launches on schedule and compliant. The role combines regulatory review, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain audit-ready records and timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate's or bachelor's in business/marketing preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organization.
• Clear written and verbal communication with regulators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CT DCP cannabis employee registration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit brand name registrations and product label/packaging approvals to the Connecticut DCP for all new products from the Sterling facility.
• Review labels, packaging, and marketing copy for regulatory compliance, including warnings, potency, testing information, and youth-content restrictions.
• Track submissions from start to approval, follow up with regulators, and resolve any deficiencies quickly.
• Maintain a master log of approved brands, labels, and packaging so production uses current versions.
• Work with production, packaging, and design teams early to flag compliance issues before delays.
• Coordinate with lab and production to ensure label claims match final testing results.
• Monitor Connecticut cannabis regulations and update internal procedures and templates as rules change.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records of submissions, approvals, and correspondence.
• Report regularly to leadership on approval status, timelines, and risks to launches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regulatory reading

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Cannabis Branding Agent

Rodeo Cannabis Co. · Sterling, CT

Schedule: Full-time/Part-Time, Monday – Friday

Location: Sterling, CT (on-site, manufacturing facility)

About Rodeo Cannabis Co.

Rodeo Cannabis Co. is a Connecticut-born, Social Equity-licensed, vertically integrated cannabis company. Our Sterling manufacturing facility is where our products are made, packaged, and prepared for market, and this role is based there. We started as a single-site startup and now have more than 60 team members. We're still building, and the people who join now help shape what we become.

About the Role

The Cannabis Branding Agent owns the approval process for every new product made at our Sterling facility. You'll make sure each brand name, label, and package meets Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) requirements and gets approved before it goes to market. You'll be the link between production, packaging, design, and compliance, keeping launches on schedule and in full compliance.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and submit brand name registrations and product label/packaging approvals to the Connecticut DCP for all new products from the Sterling facility
• Review labels, packaging, and marketing copy against state regulations before submission, including required warnings, potency and testing information, and restrictions on content that appeals to youth
• Track every submission from start to approval, follow up with regulators, and resolve any deficiencies or rejections quickly
• Keep a master log of approved brands, labels, and packaging so production always uses current, approved versions
• Work with production, packaging, and design teams early in product development to flag compliance issues before they cause delays
• Coordinate with the lab and production team to make sure label claims match final testing results
• Monitor changes to Connecticut cannabis regulations and update internal procedures and templates as rules change
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records of all submissions, approvals, and correspondence
• Report regularly to leadership on approval status, timelines, and any risks to product launches

What You'll Bring

• A high school diploma or GED required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail; you catch the small errors others miss
• Strong organization and the ability to manage many submissions and deadlines at once
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication, including with state regulators
• Comfort reading and applying regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Connecticut DCP cannabis employee registration

Even Better If You Have

• 2+ years of experience in cannabis compliance, regulatory affairs, or product labeling
• Experience with Connecticut DCP cannabis regulations and submission processes
• Background in a regulated consumer products industry (food, pharmaceutical, alcohol, or supplements)
• Familiarity with label design tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Canva
• Experience with seed-to-sale tracking systems

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Mix of office work and time on the production floor reviewing products and packaging
• Extended periods of computer work
• Exposure to strong cannabis odors and production equipment noise when on the floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Wear required PPE in production areas, such as gloves, hair nets, and non-slip shoes

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Health / dental / vision
• 401(k)
• Employee product discount
• A chance to shape how a growing company brings new products to market

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rodeo Cannabis Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.