Brand Ambassador - Chicago, IL
Why In Grown Farms?
In Grown Farms is a subsidiary of Acreage Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. Acreage dug its roots in the cannabis industry back in 2011 and has successfully grown its footprint across several states ever since!Acreage also continues to expand its brands such as The Botanist, Superflux, and Prime in current and new markets.
As industry leaders today, we have a responsibility to create a sustainable, diverse, equitable and inclusive industry for present and future generations. We stand strong behind our mission, which is to combine operational excellence with a burning passion, by cultivating, producing, and dispensing the highest quality cannabis products and brand experienced.By making quality cannabis accessible, we hope to inspire everyone to embrace cannabis as a force for good in the world.
Who you’ll work for In Grown Farms:
Our Culture:Here at In Grown Farms we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.
We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!
About the Role (Brand Ambassador):As a successful candidate, you will be involved in increasing brand awareness and sales by promoting our products through various media channels. You will work closely with our sales and marketing division to achieve its marketing goals and objectives, such as communicating the value of our products to customers, tracking customer feedback, and representing the brand at launches and events.
Having reliable transportation is critical to success of the role.
How you’ll make a difference (required duties and responsibilities):
- Familiarizing yourself with the company’s mission, vision, and goals.
- Working closely with sales and marketing staff to facilitate and execute sales & marketing and outreach events (generally 1-2 per day involving setting up tables, setting up displays, handing out flyers and educational materials, which may include standing for 3+ hours at a time, etc.
- Educating customers, retailers, and distributors about our products.
- Creating website and social media content in order to drive brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Building rapport with customers and vendors.
- Monitoring customer feedback and escalating complaints to the marketing department.
- Tracking customer preferences, metrics, and media campaigns.
- Representing the company in dispensaries, at product launches, events, and trade shows.
- Brainstorming ideas and participating in training and workshops.
- Always Maintaining a positive image of the brand.
- Other duties as assigned and required.
Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):
- Prior experience in a customer service environment.
- Friendly, approachable, and outgoing personality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Marketing or related field.
- Adaptable with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle with ability to travel with mileage reimbursement daily.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Must have good track record of attendance.
- Ability to maintain professional appearance at all company events.
- Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet.
- This position requires occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.
Perks & Benefits:
- Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave.
- 401 (k)
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee life insurance and supplemental life
- Spouse and child life and ADD&D
- Pet insurance
- FSA and HSA available.
- Based on eligibility.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.?
- Must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product.
- Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs; heavier weights with assistance.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment.
- Must wear company-provided lab coats, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the lab.
- Must adhere to facility general hygiene requirements.
- Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
E-Verify Participation Notice
This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Code of Conduct: All employees are expected to represent values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.??
In Grown Farms is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.We appreciate your interest in In Grown Farms. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to HRTeam@acreageholdings.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.