Parallel Hiring for Regional President, Florida at Tampa, FL Full Time

• This position requires the candidate to be located within Florida as there is 70% in state travel for the role. **

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL…

The Regional President is responsible for statewide operations, including cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and wholesale distribution of cannabis products as well as interfacing with regulators, legislators, and other Dispensing Organizations. Additional responsibilities include the development of critical business infrastructure, including real estate assets, management information systems and organizational staffing and training.

Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in four markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend) and Texas (Surterra Wellness). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and execute a comprehensive market strategy aligned with the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
• Drive revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability within the designated market.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Be the face of the market, spending 40-50% of the time in the market engaging all levels of the organization.
• Overall responsibility for day-to-day cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, compliance, and asset protection operations
• Manage 5-7 direct reports including the Directors of Manufacturing, Retail Operations, Asset Protection, Human Resources and Public Relations
• Drive expansion of retail sales through opening new stores, management of Wellness Center “campaigns” and management of physician and enterprise sales
• Establish and expand a wholesale channel of distribution to other Dispensing Organizations and cannabis retailers.
• Develop and maintain an annual budget, including weekly and monthly sales, production, and inventory forecasts.
• Manage talent and developing future leaders, you will contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of the business while ensuring a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead a diverse team of managers and employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Implement talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier talent and build a high-performance team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, development, and employee engagement.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all statutes and regulations promulgated by the Florida Department of Health across all Florida operations.
• Develop and implement compliance training, evaluation, and monitoring procedures.
• Interface with Surterra’s regulatory counsel and the Director of the Office of Compassionate Use (OCU) within the Florida Department of Health
• Interface with Surterra’s government relations team, state legislators and local officials
• Review and interpret operational impact of proposed regulations and legislation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and market trends, leveraging innovation to enhance business processes and offerings.
• Encourage a culture of innovation and creativity within the market team.
• Collaborate with facilities and real estate personnel to develop real estate assets, including greenhouse production facilities, manufacturing laboratories, distribution assets and retail facilities

Experience And Skills You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience in mass people management 100+ heads successfully
• MBA in Business Administration or Equivalent experience in an executive role
• High level of executive presence
• Exposure and understanding of Cannabis Industry and complexities.
• Proven track record of talent development
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to pivot quickly without being thrown off track.
• A personality that embraces a fast paced ever changing environment.
• Experience interfacing with legislators, regulators, or similar governing bodies
• Basic understanding of GMP standards
• Strong public speaking skills
• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Physical Requirements

• Consistently operates a computer and other office devices
• Travel for prolong periods of time
• Able to remain stationary or stand for long periods of time

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one

What You Get

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, Mission, & Values

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Disclaimer

Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.