AnselResult-driven, complex problem-solving VP of cannabis brands

Relevant Skills

Finding creative solutions for complex challenges, lead innovative sales and marketing strategies, launching brands

Expertise Summary

Ansel brings extensive executive experience in sales, marketing, brand development, national account management, strategic partnerships, and team building with 4+ years in the cannabis industry and 10+ years in the beverage alcohol sector.
- He uses his insights, skills, and passion to create, implement, and lead innovative sales and marketing strategies, successfully driving revenue and exceeding goals in highly competitive and regulated industries.
Currently, Ansel is responsible for all sales and marketing initiatives for a multi-state cannabis company, including 2 award-winning legacy cannabis brand acquisitions and 7 proprietary brands in 2 states–he is responsible for bringing all brands to market and their P&L.
- He implements and directs comprehensive sales and marketing strategies, campaigns, and go-to-market tactics for all brands, including sales tools, retail support, digital and social strategy, OOH, PR, content calendar, strategic partnerships, events, and experiential programs.
- He has a deep understanding of the US cannabis market and is proficient in managing several complex projects concurrently.
Ansel owned all sales and marketing responsibilities for 20+ consumer brands at a leading vertically integrated company in the hemp-derived cannabis space.
- He created a full line of CBD wellness products, secured a licensing contract for an exclusive CBD beverage line, and secured a multi-brand distribution contract for a premier spirits and wine distributor.
- Additionally, Ansel created 20+ proprietary cannabinoid brands from concept to completion and launched 11 brands in multiple retail channels.
- He worked closely with the company’s executive leadership (CEO and CFO) to secure over $30M in private investment for the company.
Ansel is results-driven, highly adaptable, and committed to finding creative solutions for complex challenges, which is what draws him to the cannabis industry.
- His experience in successfully leading and driving initiatives make him ideal for owning relationships with top MSOs in cannabis and building national account presentations.

LOOKING FOR:

Permanent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

14

EXPERTISE:

Product Marketing and Brand Development

AnselResult-driven, complex problem-solving VP of cannabis brands

Relevant Skills

Expertise Summary

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