Pay : From $60,000.00 per year
Job description : About Buddies WA
Buddies is a West Coast cannabis brand built on transparency and quality. Since 2017 we've been known for top-selling vapes and 100% cannabis products, including Liquid Diamond & Live Resin vapes. Our WA portfolio Includes Buddies, BFF, Besties, Mindmelt, Headies, and Fire & Ice; spanning cartridges, all-in-ones, dabs, rosin and topicals.
Role Summary
You'll own and grow a territory of licensed retailers in Washington, increasing revenue, distribution, and shelf share for the Buddies portfolio. The role blends a proactive entrepreneurial mentality with long-term account management, in-store activation, and tight compliance with WA cannabis rules.
What You'll Do
- Build, expand, and retain a book of retail accounts; prospect new stores and re-activate dormant ones.
- Consistently hit / exceed monthly sales targets; maintain a clear pipeline, forecast, and weekly activity cadence.
- Present the Buddies line to buyers and train staff / budtenders; execute vendor days and in-store education.
- Merchandise for visibility and sell-through (placements, facings, promos, POS).
- Use data to drive orders leveraging retail analytics (Headset) and participate in VMI-style programs where appropriate.
- Coordinate with operations on inventory, timely deliveries, and promo execution; submit accurate reports and account notes for the companies CRM.
- Represent Buddies at trade shows, vendor events, and community activities.
- Work all parts of the sales cycle : research & preparation (utilizing Headset, social media, and industry connections), initial outreach & connection (cold emails, calls and in store visits), qualification & discovery, product sampling & brand value demonstration, follow-ups & pipeline building (utilizing company CRM), closing of sales; and advancing the brand in store.
- Operate in strict alignment with WA cannabis regulations and retailer policies.
What You'll Bring
Must-Haves
21+ with valid driver's license; ability to travel statewide.1+ years of cannabis sales experienceStrong territory planning, prospecting, and relationship-building skills; clear written / verbal communication.Working vehicle.Working knowledge of WA cannabis market dynamics and a willingness to learnregulations.
Nice-to-Haves
Existing network of WA retail buyers and category leads.Familiarity with retail analytics tools (Headset, POSaBIT) and vendor-managed-inventory workflows.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and CRM hygiene.Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is split : ~70% remote work from home, ~30% on the road or in store.Ability to attend 2 & 3 day trade shows staying overnight once a quarter.Ability to speak in public & write clearly over email.Willingness to listen closely, ask informed questions, and negotiate to advance Buddies in store presence.Lift 20-30lbs for order or sample deliveries.Why Buddies
Competitive base + uncapped commission structure (1% of sales).We support our sales reps with budgets for media, travel, training, and reimbursements for out of pocket expenses while representing the brand.Fast-growing, trusted, multi-state brand with broad product coverage in Washington.Health coverage eligibility after 90 days.Equal Opportunity
Buddies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
Job Type : Full-time
Work Location : In person