Grant Foster
Summary
Results-driven sales and marketing professional with a proven track record in the cannabis industry. Expertise in developing strategic campaigns, cultivating client relationships and driving revenue growth. Adept at navigating regulatory landscapes and leveraging market trends to optimize business outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Marketing Account Manager
Church Cannabis
04.2023 - Current
- Planned and developed strategies to increase sales and territory
- Conducted weekly follow-ups with clients to assess customer satisfaction and address any concerns.
- Act as a point of contact for client inquiries, providing timely and effective solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to enhance overall satisfaction
- Utilized Leaflink software to streamline stock management processes and maintain accurate records.
- Leverage software tools for analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and proposing strategic improvements.
- Communicate regularly with internal teams to relay client feedback and ensure smooth coordination of stock-related activities.
- Provide clear and concise updates to management regarding stock status, client interactions and any potential challenges.
- Traveled to accounts to monitor and maintain healthy stock levels.
- Ensure that products are strategically placed at eye level for maximum visibility.
- Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate stock replenishments as needed.
- Built memorable experiences with exclusive promotions to engage customers and bring brand awareness.
Sales Account Manager
Custom Marijuana Packaging
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Analyzed regional market trends to discover new opportunities for growth.
- Traveled to business locations to promote CMP.
- Established plans for pursuing new customer groups and product opportunities.
- Initiated and cultivated relations with distributors to realize optimal cost savings.
- Maintained open communication, followed-up on customer needs and offered new products to account holders to maintain client base and encourage repeat buyers.
Cultivation Specialist
Pleasantrees Cannabis Company
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Actively supported daily cannabis cultivation operations during the life stages of the plant, from vegetation to pre-harvest.
- Assist with harvesting and processing the plants through the hanging, curing and packaging of the plants
- Knowledge on procedure or approach used to prepare land or soil for the growth of new crops or to promote and improve the growth of the existing crops.
- Assist in the sanitization process following all regulations and policies complying with all safety regulations.
- Consistently achieved weekly bonus based on daily work in assigned cultivation rooms such as cloning, pruning, transplanting, plant training and cleaning of cultivation rooms / work areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anchor Bay
Casco, MI05.2015
Skills
- Customer service/sales (3 years)
- Product Promotion
- Passion for the industry
- Product knowledge
- Consultative and relationship selling
- Leaflink software utilization to maximize and leverage business
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Stock Management
- Service prioritization
Timeline
Sales and Marketing Account Manager
Church Cannabis
04.2023 - Current
Sales Account Manager
Custom Marijuana Packaging
09.2021 - 04.2023
Cultivation Specialist
Pleasantrees Cannabis Company
05.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Anchor Bay
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