Account Executive: Cannabis

Vangst Talent Network

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Denver, CO, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Our client is a leading provide of Payroll and HR platforms specifically designed for the highly regulated cannabis industry. Their platform includes tools to manage compliance with industry-specific regulations like Federal income tax code section 280E and state-specific requirements for employee registration and badging. They provide an ecosystem of industry experts specializing in 280E tax law, accounting, human resources, cannabis corporate law, and banking.

The Opportunity:

Have you been waiting for the right payroll sales opportunity to break into an exploding industry as the next step in your career? We are looking for energetic, highly motivated, driven sales professionals who are tech savvy and exert natural payroll sales instincts to join our client's sales department!

Ideal Candidate :

Energetic, passionate, enthusiastic payroll business experts who have experience in a startup environment with the ability and willingness to close a mix of deals in the cannabis industry.

The Role:

  • Become an expert in identifying challenges that our prospective customers face, which can be solved with inbound marketing strategies
  • Close new business consistently at or above quota level
  • Serve as a brand enthusiast for Wurk’s suite of products and solutions
  • Follow up on highly qualified opportunities at small and mid-sized companies
  • Build relationships with prospects and internal stake holders to grow new business
  • Work collaboratively with marketing and technology departments to execute sales strategy as the firm introduces enhancements to existing solutions and/or releases new products
  • Bring your thinking, strategies, and ideas to advance our company’s values, unique culture, and vision for the future
  • 2-3 Years Payroll Sales Experience
  • Experience in a startup environment, if possible
  • Evidence that you can be a Top Producer, if possible
  • Experience in a BDR supported or cold-calling sales environment
  • Experience working with small business owners, marketers, and executives
  • A sharp focus on your goals
  • The ability to advance the vision of the department
  • Street smarts
  • Emotional intelligence
  • A powerful work ethic
  • Tons of energy, passion, humor, compassion, and enthusiasm
  • Superior communications skills
  • Exceptional closing skills
  • Facility with MS Office Suite, Google Apps, and a CRM (Salesforce experience preferred)

This is an uncapped high commission role. You will receive thorough training to kick start your career. Employees who demonstrate high performance and commitment will have the opportunity for career development and advancement within sales.

MUST PROVIDE:

  • 4 Professional References:
    • 2 CEO’s, or people who you directly reported to
    • 2 bookkeepers or accountants who directly reported to you
  • Background / Credit check authorization form should you make it into one of our final candidates.
About this role

Summary

Drive sales of payroll solutions for cannabis industry, build client relationships, close deals, and meet quotas.

Job title

Account Executive: Cannabis

Experience level

2-3 years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Denver, CO, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

salescommunicationclosingCRMMS Office

Preferred skills

cold callingstartup experienceCRM Salesforce

Specializations

payrollcannabiscomplianceHRsales
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Denver, CO, USA

On-site City