Field Sales Rep-Minneapolis/St. Paul

Cornbread Hemp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornbread Hemp in Minneapolis–St. Paul is seeking a Field Sales Representative to drive adoption of the new THC beverage. You will build distributor relationships, secure accounts in retail and hospitality, and lead high-impact demos to raise brand visibility.

This role requires 3+ years in sales, willingness to travel, evenings/weekends, and a valid driver's license. Join a fast-growing team focused on integrity, innovation, and elevating lives with quality hemp products.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in sales, account management, or market management.
• Skills: Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with your sales area’s beverage market, especially hospitality and on-premise sectors.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work evenings or weekends for events and demos.
• Physical Requirements: A valid driver’s license with reliable transportation; occasional heavy lifting.
• Location: Must reside within the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Responsibilities

• Distributor & Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with distributor sales teams; be a connector for events, samplings, and cross-promotions.
• Sales Development: Secure new accounts across retail and on-premise channels; focus on restaurants, bars, event venues, and hotels; expand footprint.
• Market Execution & Brand Visibility: Plan and execute high-impact demos; maintain brand standards; be the face of Cornbread Hemp in your area.
• Market Intelligence & Reporting: Monitor market trends and competitor activity; provide insights and updates on sales performance.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Communication

Sales

Job description

About Us: Cornbread Hemp is at the forefront of the wellness movement, blending integrity with innovation to bring high-quality hemp products to the market. We are launching something extraordinary – our new THC beverage. As a Field Sales Representative, you'll be at the heart of this exciting new product launch, responsible for making sure it thrives in your sales area market. This role is more than just sales; it's about building relationships, creating new connections, and ensuring the success of a product that will elevate Cornbread Hemp to new heights.

Why This Role Matters: This is your opportunity to take the lead in a pivotal market, where your efforts will directly impact the success of our new THC beverage. Your work will shape the future of Cornbread Hemp, and we need someone with a passion for relationship-building, networking, and sales to make this product launch a huge success. This is not just a job – it’s your chance to be part of something revolutionary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Distributor & Relationship Management:
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with distributor sales teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
  • Be a connector—work with distributor sales reps for events, samplings, and cross-promotions.
• Sales Development:
  • Secure new accounts across retail and on-premise channels, with a special focus on restaurants, bars, event venues, and hotels.
  • Lead the charge in expanding Cornbread Hemp’s footprint by bringing our new THC beverage to life in your sales area market.
  • Drive revenue by achieving ambitious sales targets and exceeding goals.
• Market Execution & Brand Visibility:
  • Plan and execute high-impact demos to create excitement and brand awareness for our new product.
  • Maintain consistent brand standards and ensure our THC beverage is front and center at all accounts.
  • Act as the face of Cornbread Hemp in your sales area —your energy and passion will be contagious!
• Market Intelligence & Reporting:
  • Stay on top of market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activity to adapt strategies and keep Cornbread Hemp ahead of the curve.
  • Provide actionable insights and regular updates on sales performance and opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years in sales, account management, or market management, preferably within the beverage, hospitality, or CPG industries.
• Skills: Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills. Able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with your sales area ’s beverage market, especially in the hospitality and on-premise sectors.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work evenings or weekends for events and demos.
• Physical Requirements: A valid driver’s license with reliable transportation is required. Occasional heavy lifting will also be necessary to ensure product delivery and setup.
• Location: Must reside within the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Why Cornbread Hemp?

• Be a vital part of a groundbreaking product launch that will define the future of THC beverages.
• Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and wellness.
• Opportunity for growth and to shape the direction of a rapidly expanding company.
• Work alongside passionate, driven colleagues who share a common goal: to elevate lives with quality hemp products.

Salary range: $55k-$75k

Cornbread Hemp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.