Oregon Sales Representative
Location: Oregon, Field-Based
Department: Sales
Travel: Travel throughout assigned territory as required
About the Role
Buddies Brand is looking for a motivated and relationship-focused Sales Representative to support our growing sales team in Oregon.
In this role, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with retail partners, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the continued growth of Buddies Brand throughout the market.
You'll serve as a local connection between Buddies and our retail partners, working to strengthen existing accounts, develop new relationships, identify opportunities for growth, and increase brand presence.
We're looking for someone who is driven, personable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with the broader Sales and Marketing teams.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing retail accounts and prospective business partners.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand Buddies Brand's presence in the market.
- Maintain regular communication with retail partners and provide ongoing account support.
- Visit retail accounts and develop an understanding of their needs, priorities, and business opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to increase product placement, visibility, and sales.
- Support product launches, promotions, and other sales initiatives.
- Communicate product information, updates, and promotional opportunities to retail partners.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.
- Identify account challenges and opportunities and communicate them to the appropriate internal teams.
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, and other departments to support company goals.
- Maintain accurate account information, sales activity, and required reporting.
- Represent Buddies Brand professionally and consistently throughout the assigned market.
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional business relationships.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills and follow-through.
- Ability to identify sales opportunities and develop solutions.
- Comfortable communicating with retail partners and business contacts.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
- Comfortable using mobile applications and company systems for communication and reporting.
- Valid driver's license and continued legal eligibility to drive for company business.
- Legally required automobile insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Preferred:
- Previous sales, account management, business development, or outside sales experience.
- Experience working with retail accounts or business partners.
- Cannabis industry experience.
- Experience developing new accounts and growing existing business relationships.
- Strong understanding of retail sales, product placement, and market development.
Physical & Schedule Requirements
- Regular driving and travel throughout the assigned Oregon territory.
- Frequent entering and exiting vehicles and visiting retail locations.
- Ability to attend retail meetings, industry events, and promotional activities as needed.
- Ability to manage an independent schedule and changing business priorities.
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends based on business and customer needs.
Join Buddies Brand
If you're driven, personable, and enjoy building relationships and developing new business opportunities, this could be a great opportunity to join the Buddies Brand team. We're looking for someone ready to make an impact, grow our presence, and become an important part of our continued success.