Account Executive

Agree & Join LinkedIn By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. Skip to main content Account Executive Vangst New York, United States Apply Account Executive Vangst New York, United States 3 weeks ago 149 applicants See who Vangst has hired for this role Apply Save Report this job Vangst provided pay range This range is provided by Vangst. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Commission Direct message the job poster from Vangst Benjamin Carley Benjamin Carley Director of Staffing - Mergers & Acquisitions @ Vangst | High-Volume Recruiting Strategies Account Executive — New York TerritoryVangst is the leading staffing and recruiting platform for the cannabis industry. We’re hiring an Account Executive to own new logo acquisition across New York — one of the most important and fastest-growing cannabis markets in the country.This is a pure new-business hunting role. You’ll build relationships with cannabis operators across the state, develop a deep understanding of the New York market, and bring new customers into Vangst’s growing book of business.What You'll DoOwn new logo acquisition for the New York territory — pipeline, qualification, and closeBuild and execute account plans targeting top New York cannabis operatorsDevelop a referral network across trade associations, security firms, lab testing providers, and compliance consultantsPartner with Vangst leadership on territory strategy and account prioritizationManage your pipeline and forecasting in CRM (HubSpot)Re-engage lapsed New York accounts as new logo opportunitiesPartner with internal teams to ensure smooth customer handoffs and supportWhat You'll Need4+ years of B2B sales experience, including 2+ years in a quota-carrying new-business roleProven track record of bringing in net-new customersBased in New York with the ability to travel statewide weeklyCannabis industry experience strongly preferredStrong consultative selling and pipeline management skillsComfort working independently and owning a territoryExperience with CRM tools (HubSpot preferred)CompensationBase salary of $70,000, with eligibility for $75,000 at 6 months (NYC metro candidates: $90,000–$110,000 base)Uncapped 2.5% commission on new logo revenueOn-target earnings scale with performance — Y1 target ~$95–100K, growing to $145K+ as territory maturesAbout VangstVangst is the cannabis industry’s leading hiring platform, connecting top cannabis companies with exceptional talent across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, operations, executive leadership, and more. From temporary staffing to direct hire recruitment, Vangst partners with some of the most recognized operators in the cannabis industry to help build high-performing teams nationwide.Founded in 2016, Vangst has supported thousands of cannabis hires across the United States and continues to be a trusted workforce partner throughout the industry. Our mission is simple: to help cannabis businesses grow...