Sales Account and Development Specialist
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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About Stigma Grow
At Stigma Grow, we don't believe in standing still. We are an Alberta-based licensed cannabis producer and manufacturer built around innovation, creativity, and the drive to do things differently. From extraction and manufacturing to product development and commercialization, our team has brought unique brands and products to life across the Canadian cannabis market. We operate in a fast-moving industry where ideas can quickly become products on shelves, and we are always looking for better ways to grow, improve, and compete.
We're looking for a candidate who wants to be part of that journey. We're building the next chapter of Stigma Grow, and we're looking for the right person who wants to help us build it.
Position Overview
Stigma Grow is seeking a motivated, relationship-focused, and analytical Sales Account & Development Specialist to join our team.
This role combines business development, account management, and sales analytics within the Canadian cannabis industry. The successful candidate will build relationships with independent licensed cannabis retailers and retail chains, develop and strengthen new and existing partnerships, and use sales data to identify growth opportunities.
We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, understands the value of data-driven decisions, and takes initiative in identifying opportunities to grow our brands.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales Account Management & Business Development
- Identify and develop new business opportunities with independent licensed cannabis retailers and retail chains across Canada.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners, buyers, and key decision-makers.
- Manage assigned accounts, identify new product listing opportunities, and expand retail distribution.
- Monitor account performance and develop strategies to increase sales, strengthen partnerships, and improve brand presence.
- Maintain accurate account records, sales activities, and business development opportunities.
- Ensure all sales activities comply with applicable cannabis regulations.
2. Sales Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Analyze sales performance by account, location, province, brand, and SKU.
- Identify sales trends, distribution gaps, underperforming products, and growth opportunities.
- Develop and maintain sales dashboards and reports using Excel, business intelligence or similar tools.
- Monitor product launches, competitor activity, and cannabis market trends.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
3. Sales Forecasting & Strategic Planning
- Assist with sales forecasting using historical data, market trends, and account opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal departments to support inventory and production planning.
- Identify opportunities to improve product assortment, distribution, and overall sales performance.
- Support new product launches through market research and retail partner feedback.
4. Reporting & Performance
- Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports highlighting performance, trends, and opportunities.
- Track new account development, distribution growth, product listings, and sales objectives.
- Communicate key findings and recommendations during sales and management meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Experience in sales, account management, business development, or a related role.
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and identify opportunities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take initiative.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the Canadian cannabis retail industry.
Preferred
- Experience in the Canadian cannabis industry, retail distribution, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
- Experience with sales reporting, or business intelligence tools.
- Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems.
- Experience with sales forecasting, market analysis, and product performance reporting.
- Understanding of cannabis retail operations, product listings, and applicable regulations.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and manage relationships with licensed cannabis retailers and retail chains, grow distribution and product listings, and ensure sales activities comply with applicable regulations. Analyze sales and market data, prepare forecasts and reports, and provide recommendations to support product launches, inventory planning, and sales growth.
Requirements
Requires experience in sales, account management, business development, or a related role, along with strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and analytical skills. Candidates must be proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, and able to work independently; cannabis industry knowledge is welcome or can be learned, while CPG, business intelligence, ERP/CRM, forecasting, and market analysis experience are preferred.
Skills
- Sales Account Management
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Retail Account Management
- Sales Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- Sales Forecasting
- Market Analysis
- Sales Reporting
- Business Intelligence
- Inventory Planning
- Product Launches
- CRM Systems
- Cannabis Regulatory Compliance
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Categories
- Sales
- Data & Analytics
- Retail
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Licensed Cannabis Producer
- Cannabis Manufacturing
- Canadian Cannabis Industry
- Independent Licensed Retailers
- Retail Chains
- Business Development
- Account Management
- Retail Distribution
- Product Listings
- Sales Performance
- Sales Analytics
- Sales Dashboards
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- Business Intelligence Tools
- Sales Forecasting
- Market Trends
- Competitor Activity
- Inventory Planning
- Production Planning
- Product Launches
- Product Assortment
- Sales Reporting
- ERP Systems
- CRM Systems
- Cannabis Regulations
- Consumer Packaged Goods