Sales Director - Cannabis Startup

October 5, 2026

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Job description

Toker's Guide (tokersguide.com) is a rapidly growing online platform providing connoisseur reviews, guides, and information to help consumers discover top-rated dispensaries, cannabis products, and strains in the medical and recreational cannabis markets. We are looking for a sales hunter - with a passion for cannabis - to spearhead sales to vendors and brands across the New York marijuana marketplace (and beyond). Ideal candidates will have experience (with a verifiable track record of success) leading sales efforts in a fast paced start-up-like environment. This role is mostly remote but does require the ability to travel throughout the area and meet with people in-person (must be local).

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Responsibilities

Research, find, organize, prioritize, and maintain a list of current and prospective clients

Uncover, pitch, and close new business to grow revenue

Develop, define, and refine sales strategies, tactics, and processes
Recruit, develop, and manage a team of sales associates
Collaborate with founding partners to expand business reach.

Skills

Sales and Sales Management
Territory and Account Management
New Business Development
Presentations
Strategy
Communication, Negotiation
Work experience in the cannabis industry desired, but not required.
Excellent writing skills including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Vast knowledge of cannabis in various forms preferred.
Experience with photography and lighting a plus.
Trustworthy!
Punctual and deadline-oriented!
Kind!

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