Associate Account Executive - Wholesale

As an Associate Account Executive - Wholesale at Curaleaf, your primary responsibilities include building relationships with dispensary staff, educating them on our products, conducting store audits, and actively promoting and selling Curaleaf brands. You'll provide valuable insight and feedback to our sales team while ensuring our products have the best visibility in stores within your assigned territory.

To be successful as an Associate Account Executive - Wholesale at Curaleaf, you should possess strong communication skills, have some experience in sales or as a brand ambassador, and be flexible with your schedule. Experience in the cannabis industry or as a territory manager is a plus, but your enthusiasm, adaptability, and tech-savvy nature will make you a strong candidate for this exciting role.

Yes, the Associate Account Executive - Wholesale role at Curaleaf requires 100% travel throughout your designated region in South New Jersey. Reliable transportation is essential, and you should be prepared to travel as necessary to support our dispensary partners and promote our products effectively.

The work schedule for the Associate Account Executive - Wholesale at Curaleaf is full-time and typically runs from Tuesday to Saturday. Flexibility to work afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays is essential since you will be engaging with dispensary staff and customers during peak hours.

Curaleaf values career growth and offers various professional development opportunities for employees. As an Associate Account Executive - Wholesale, you can potentially advance to higher positions within the sales department or other areas of the company, thanks to our commitment to fostering talent and providing the necessary training and support.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples where you've successfully promoted products or built relationships with customers. Highlight your communication skills and ability to adapt your approach to meet client needs. Share measurable outcomes from your efforts, such as sales growth or successful marketing campaigns.

Demonstrate your ability to break down complex product information into easily digestible segments. Speak about using effective communication techniques, such as storytelling, to engage staff. Emphasize the importance of being approachable and open to questions to foster a supportive learning environment.

Discuss strategies involving market research, competitive analysis, and relationship building with dispensaries. Highlight your problem-solving skills and ability to identify opportunities for growth, such as targeting specific markets or offering promotions during high-traffic events.

Request candidates to share their perspective on understanding competitors. Talk about analyzing competitor strengths and weaknesses while emphasizing your commitment to Curaleaf's unique selling propositions, such as product quality and customer service.

Express your passion for the cannabis industry, emphasizing potential benefits to communities and individuals. Discuss your aspirations to contribute positively to this growing sector while ensuring that you align with Curaleaf’s mission and values.

When discussing organization skills, focus on time management techniques you use, such as creating prioritized lists and using digital tools for scheduling. Share specific instances in which organizational skills helped you meet deadlines and achieve goals while managing multiple responsibilities.

Talk about the importance of active listening and genuine care in building rapport with customers. Provide examples of how you maintain contact, follow up on past interactions, and ensure customers feel valued and understood.

Share specific digital tools or platforms that you utilize for tracking leads, managing your schedule, or gathering market intelligence. Emphasize how technology has improved your productivity and customer interactions.

Demonstrate knowledge of Curaleaf’s product range, brand values, and market position. Discuss your interest in continual learning about the cannabis industry and how staying informed can enhance your ability to represent the brand effectively.

Provide a situation where you remained calm and professional under pressure. Highlight your communication skills, empathy, and ability to find common ground, ensuring that you seek to understand the employee’s perspective while still representing Curaleaf's interests.