Full-Time

Account Executive

Banking

Posted on 11/15/2024

LeafLink

LeafLink

201-500 employees

Wholesale platform for cannabis commerce

Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$55k - $60kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in financial services and/or fintech
  • Experience managing and prioritizing day-to-day activities around a pipeline of deals
  • Must demonstrate the ability to understand and articulate various products related to loans, lines of credit, trade credit, factoring, banking, treasury management, and other financial services
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment that requires tenacity to exploit opportunities and a steady demeanor to handle challenges
  • You are the poster child for the startup hustle: change is your only constant, no challenge is too big, and no task is too small
Responsibilities
  • Build relationships with Director, VP, and C-level financial executives and other senior decision makers across cannabis retailers
  • Maximize customer adoption and revenue potential of LeafLink’s suite of financial products and services
  • Stay updated on trends and regulations in both the cannabis and financial services sectors to proactively address client challenges
  • Identify pain points related to cannabis banking, compliance, and financial management, offering tailored banking solutions that add value
  • Employ critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to navigate relationships and difficult partner conversations
  • Develop pitch narratives that scale across our banking team
  • Work closely with product, compliance, and relationship management teams to deliver top-notch service and satisfaction to clients
  • Be the voice of the customer to help shape future cannabis banking product roadmaps and improvements

LeafLink operates as a wholesale platform in the cannabis industry, connecting retailers, brands, and distributors. It provides e-commerce tools that facilitate efficient order management and communication among over 8,400 retailers and 3,700 brands and distributors. The platform simplifies the cannabis supply chain by offering user-friendly dashboards for tracking orders and messaging features for streamlined communication. LeafLink differentiates itself by managing a significant portion of the US wholesale cannabis market, with 52% market share and presence in 30 markets, serving over 12,000 companies. Its goal is to optimize the cannabis commerce experience, reduce administrative burdens, and support sustainable growth in the industry.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$222.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

26%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

-24%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LeafLink's strategic partnerships, such as with the New York Cannabis Retail Association and Leafgistics, enhance its service offerings and market reach.
  • Winning the Green Market Report Finance Award for best financial tech provider highlights LeafLink's innovative payment solutions in a challenging banking environment.
  • The potential reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III drug could significantly ease payment and banking restrictions, benefiting LeafLink's business model.

What critics are saying

  • The cannabis industry remains highly regulated and subject to legal uncertainties, which could impact LeafLink's operations and growth.
  • Dependence on the evolving legal landscape for cannabis banking solutions poses a risk to LeafLink's financial services.

What makes LeafLink unique

  • LeafLink's platform specifically caters to the cannabis industry, providing a tailored solution that addresses unique regulatory and operational challenges faced by cannabis businesses.
  • The company manages 52% of all US wholesale cannabis, demonstrating its dominant market presence and extensive network.
  • LeafLink's comprehensive suite of e-commerce tools, order management, CRM, and reporting features offer an all-in-one solution that simplifies the cannabis supply chain.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401k plan

Company equity

Team outings + events

Flexible PTO + holidays

Employee volunteer days