Wholesale Coordinator

Reporting to: Director, Wholesale

Position Overview:

The Wholesale Coordinator (the “Coordinator”) will work with the Director, Wholesale and regional wholesale team members to provide customer service for major accounts. The Coordinator will follow SOPs (standard operating procedures) and support data management and sales administration. The Coordinator must understand the sales process and possess superb interpersonal skills. Imperative to the success of this role is working as a collaborative member of the team, as well as the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment where systems and processes are continuously evolving.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Handling day-to-day sales operations to support local teams.
• Processing invoices and partnering with AP and other internal stakeholders on payment.
• Input sales orders.
• Organize and distribute Wholesale menus.
• Supporting technology for partners to purchase bulk goods.
• Coordinating data management.
• Providing customer service and support for accounts.
• Conducting sales administration.
• Providing administrative support to Wholesale team members.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associate degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field preferred.
• Sales experience and experience in the cannabis industry preferred.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Experience with distributor management and contract/vendor negotiation preferred.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and CRM (customer relationship management).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner with limited direction.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.

Travel: 10%

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Pay: $22 - $25/hr + benefits

About The Cannabist Company:

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 91 facilities including 71 dispensaries and 20 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!