Brand Ambassador

The Brand Ambassador is responsible for supporting our portfolio of owned and third-party product brands and working with other Marketing team members and cross-functional partners to reach or exceed revenue targets for the portfolio.  The key focus of the role includes: 1) supporting brand activations in retail 2) supporting brand activations at consumer and trade events, while 3) working with cross functional partners across the business.

Hourly Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 (based on level of experience)

Areas of focus: LA, SoCal Area

What You’ll Do

Retail Activations

• Work with marketing and sales teams to support the company portfolio of brands in retail.
• Execute retail merchandising of accounts – setting up product displays, branded merchandise, and other collateral. Ensure all visuals and copy is on-brand and displayed according to brand standards. 
• Execute digital merchandising of accounts – ensuring they have all needed imagery, menu copy, lifestyle imagery, etc. to properly represent the brand and products.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of retail activations and submit all needed reporting to understand activation performance
• Plan, schedule and execute Bud tender trainings to properly equip accounts to share product and brand features and benefits with consumers.
• Plan, schedule and execute Customer Appreciate Days (ADs), Consumer Demos & Bud tender contests in accounts as requested.
• Stay current on market trends and competitive commercial activity
• Manage logistics, storage and set-up of demo kit, marketing supplies, SWAG, and samples

Event Activations

• Work with marketing and sales teams to support the company portfolio at consumer and trade events.
• Manage brand booth/table or other designated area – bringing all materials and assisting with physical setup and breakdown of activation.
• Engage with consumers, buyers or other event attendees sharing brand and product attributes.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of event activations and submit all needed reporting to understand activation performance.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain SWAG inventory and coordinate SWAG & Bud tender gifts as needed
• Logistics/coordination and administrative support as assigned.
• Consistently achieves monthly KPI goals
• Establishes clear and stretching goals, communicates and delegates key responsibilities, and actively utilizes all performance, development, and career tools to their full potential.
• Drives positive customer relations and delivers sustainable results through being a positive role model.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

What You Have

• 2 years previous cannabis experience or 1 year Budtender experience
• Previous brand ambassador experience is a plus
• Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays
• Focus on TPCo portfolio of brands including: Caliva, Fun Uncle and Mirayo
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, comfortability with various software and databases.
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Working Environment

• Retail: This position will work in an indoor facility with controlled temperatures; may be exposed to bright lighting, loud equipment, airborne particles, and working in close proximity with customers and staff.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and may work in proximity with customers and staff.
• Must be able to travel to other office locations.
• Frequent travel or commute required; Requires travel to different dispensaries and locations throughout assigned area, particularly during peak times.

Job Requirements

• Work revolves around objectives, projects and priorities, not hours; must be able to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis without assistance.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, talk and hear for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to other office locations.
• Ability to use computer or personal phone with internet for 8 hours or more.
• Required to have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history. Must have own transportation.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete a post offer, pre-employment background check with the local law enforcement or local Police Department.

Salary : $25 - $28