Marketing Manager jobs in Illinois

As a Field Marketing Representative for Justice Cannabis Co. you will represent our brands across Illinois for the purposes of brand awareness and the sampling of non-medicated products.

You will love this role if you are enthusiastic about the benefits of medical and recreational cannabis. Attributes of the FMR are a highly social people person who is adaptable and flexible. Your schedule will be ever-changing, however, primary hours will be Thursday-Sunday across the Chicagoland area. 

Mileage will be provided for locations more than 25 miles away from our Chicago office, and travel may be up to 200 miles. 

In this role, you will largely be in charge of encouraging growth and brand awareness through product education. 

FMRs will report to the Marketing Manager.

This job is for you, if you have a background in customer service, sales, or marketing and have strong communication skills.

You have an upbeat and bold attitude! You're a no-nonsense, fun and have a work hard, enjoy life mentality.

You're organized and highly adaptable- have good communication on all channels (email, text, Teams, etc. ) 

You have a deep understanding of what it takes to complete a successful event 

You're Adaptable - able to multi-task efficiently and optimally prioritize business needs 

You're naturally outgoing and internally motivated in your personal and professional efforts

A relationship builder, you are excited by the opportunity to partner with our consumers and retail partners

Goal-oriented self-starter and able to take the initiative to achieve/exceed goals 

You're genuine in your desire to educate and advise consumers on Justice products 

You're able to maintain a flexible schedule You're passionate about cannabis and cannabis education 

As Justice's Field Marketing Representative - Chicago, IL, you will represent all Justice product lines across the entire portfolio 

Conduct in-store demos, as assigned by the sales and marketing team.

Communicate facts regarding accurate dosing, nutrition, and key functions and benefits of cannabis

Provide samples and gift branded swag to interested patients 

Supervise all activity and consumer insights/feedback through digital recaps (taking photos and video on site at events)

Be the eyes and ears of Justice from the field, reporting observations regarding retail accounts as well as competitor activity 

Communicate success stories, key findings, and other activities to your manager 

Marketing Events: 

Support Trade Marketing events (inside & outside of retail environment) relevant to the brand and to the region (i. e. local festivals)

Participate in the execution of sampling initiatives, reaching patients where they live and play 

Building & Maintaining Relationships: 

Build harmonious relationships with our retail partners and their staff to cultivate a strong affinity for the Justice brand! 

Budtender/Staff Trainings: Conduct retail staff training (within accounts) on the Justice brand portfolio. 

What we're looking for:

2 years of experience in events, promotions, media or consumer products marketing 

Minimum of 2 years work experience in a customer service setting

Be 21 years of age 

MUST have reliable transportation and be able to work evenings and weekends!

Approx. 20-24 hours per week

This is a remote role, but FMR may need to come to the office up to one day per week for sample pick-up and meetings. 

The ability to positively engage the public, representing the brand in a highly positive manner An understanding of both marketing & sales fundamentals Sales experience and/or knowledge of the cannabis industry or CPG industry