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USD 25–31/yr

Temporary Field Marketing Representative (3 Months)

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Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars,

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Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, Lost Farms Gummies & Chews, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and thoughtfully combined with California cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal has been to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science, we ensure a deliciously consistent experience.

We have high-reaching growth plans as the legal market and consumer adoption expand. Key growth initiatives include ambitious platform innovation, outstanding marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more. We are resourced for this spectacular growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level.

As a Temporary Field Marketing Representative (3 months) (FMR) for the Bay Area, you will be the face of the brand at various events in the field and in store with key retail partners. You will build relationships with key strategic partners, engage budtenders (BT) by way of education and sampling on KIVA products as well as attending marketing events.. In this role, you will largely be responsible for encouraging growth of brand awareness and trial. You will report to the Trade Marketing Manager in your state.

MUST reside in the Bay area!!

You have a background in customer service and strong communication skills

You have an energetic and entrepreneurial spirit

You’re a down to earth, fun and have a “work hard, play hard” mentality

You’re organized and highly responsive- able to maintain communication on all channels (email, text, Slack, etc.)

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

You’re Adaptable with the ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively prioritize business needs

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

You’re a relationship builder, excited by the opportunity to partner with our consumers and retail partners

You’re a goal-oriented self-starter and able to take the initiative to achieve/exceed goals

You’re genuine in your desire to educate and inform consumers on KIVA products

You’re willing to regularly work early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on company needs.

You’re able to maintain a complex, flexible schedule

You’re passionate about cannabis and cannabis education

Represent all KIVA product lines across the entire portfolio

Create a unique patient experience within a modular footprint to increase brand awareness and build customer loyalty

Communicate facts regarding proper dosing, nutrition and key functions and benefits of cannabis, as well as how it relates to the Kiva products

Provide samples and gift branded swag

Track all activity and consumer insights/feedback through digital recaps

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

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

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

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

Create harmonious relationships with our retail partners and their staff to cultivate a strong affinity for the Kiva brand

Conduct retail staff training (within accounts) on the Kiva brand portfolio.

Administrative Support:

Credit submissions, simple email correspondence, and scheduling with retailers

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

Must have minimum of 2 years work experience in a customer service setting

Must be 21+ years of age

Must meet Kiva’s Motor Vehicle Report requirements

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

A deep-rooted understanding of the relevant market and surrounding area

Mastered the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively

Access to a computer for reporting sampling results and are well versed in Google systems

Access to a personal smartphone for schedule updates, photo capturing, and emails

Ability to travel independently throughout your territory/state for demonstrations and other events is required

Ability to lift heavy items including tents, tables, and boxes up to 50 pounds.

Ability to be in contact with and handle food products

This is a 3 month temporary role

California Privacy Notice at Collection – Job Applicants

If you are a California resident we are required to disclose that we collect personal information about you in connection with your application for employment.

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

Identifiers (e.g., name, email, phone number, address)

Professional and employment-related information (e.g., resume, work history, references)

Education information

Background check information (where permitted by law)

Sensitive Personal Information (e.g., Social Security number, driver’s license or government ID number, if required for background checks or legal compliance)

Purposes for Collection:

We collect this information to evaluate your candidacy, communicate with you, conduct background checks (where permitted), comply with legal obligations, and maintain employment records.

We do not sell or share applicant personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

We retain your information for as long as reasonably necessary to evaluate your application, comply with legal obligations, and protect our rights.

For more information about how we collect, use, disclose, and retain personal information (and to learn about your California privacy rights) please review our full California Job Applicant Privacy Notice here:

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

To submit a privacy request, please contact:

talent@kivaconfections.com | 510.610.8968