Description
Our Story:
Story Cannabis was built by misfits on a mission — people bold enough to shift the cannabis narrative and create something better. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans, Story is a vertically integrated company headquartered in Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana, and we’re just getting started.
Our vision is to bring hope, happiness, and healing to the world through cannabis, and we’re doing it one state, one store, and one customer at a time.
Leadership defines how we show up. Data drives how we grow. Gratitude keeps us grounded. Unity fuels our momentum. And growth, in every sense, inspires everything we do.
If you’re ready to challenge what’s expected and shape the future of cannabis, your next chapter starts with Story.
Overview:
The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing retail marketing strategies that drive store traffic, revenue growth, and community engagement across our Maryland, New Jersey, and Louisiana markets. Reporting directly to the Senior Marketing Manager and VP of Marketing, this individual contributor role will lead cross-functional marketing efforts to support daily promotional activity, customer retention initiatives, brand awareness campaigns, and new store openings within their assigned regions. This role is based in Maryland, with regular travel required to support New Jersey and Louisiana operations.
Responsibilities:
- Execute retail marketing campaigns and promotions that support daily, weekly, and seasonal sales goals in Ohio.
- Drive traffic and revenue growth through targeted marketing strategies across paid media, in-store signage, event activations, local advertising, and community engagement.
- Serve as the marketing point of contact for regional Retail and Operations teams to support initiatives, share performance insights, and align on campaign execution.
- Collaborate with national marketing, design, and digital teams to ensure brand consistency across all local market activations.
- Manage and localize promotional calendars, ensuring timely rollout of campaigns and product launches across all assigned stores.
- Support new store openings through marketing planning, asset coordination, outreach strategies, and grand opening execution.
- Coordinate with wholesale partners and brand ambassadors to drive awareness through local events, product pop-ups, and retail collaboration.
- Identify regional trends, community partnerships, and market-level insights to inform campaign strategy and elevate brand presence.
- Monitor campaign performance, provide feedback on ROI, and make data-informed recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain close alignment with in-store leadership teams to support merchandising, visual storytelling, and in-store experiences.
- Travel regularly to New Jersey and Louisiana to support in-market marketing efforts, store visits, events, and new store development.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising or a related field preferred.
- 4+ years marketing experience with a preference for cannabis and/or retail experience strongly preferred.
- Proven success in developing and executing localized marketing campaigns that drove traffic, increased revenue, and retention of customers.
- Experience in supporting a new brand, product launch, or store opening and coordinating with cross-functional marketing initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and strategic creative briefs that guide campaign development and align with business objectives.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
- Strong understanding of omnichannel marketing, including digital, grassroots, and in-store activations.
- Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing campaign performance and applying insights to future initiatives.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
- Ability to think both creatively and strategically, balancing innovation with brand consistency.
- Comfortable working independently while maintaining alignment with broader marketing objectives.
- Basic design competency (e.g., Canva or Adobe Express) or ability to collaborate effectively with creative/design teams.
- Must be able to travel in market to support store visits, events, and openings in Ohio.
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to support retail events, store launches, or community activations.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time, including during in-store visits, events, or vendor meetings
- Occasional lifting, carrying, or transporting of marketing materials, signage, or event supplies (up to 25 pounds) may be required
Our Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
- 401k retirement savings plan*
- Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*
- Company paid Life Insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee referral program
- Commuter benefits*
- Product discounts
- Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)
*For full-time positions only
We want our story to be one that fosters an inclusive culture and provides an enriching employee experience. As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all individuals, including those who may have encountered legal issues related to previous marijuana laws. We understand that these laws have disproportionately impacted certain communities and individuals. We are committed to considering all candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to contribute to our team, rather than focusing solely on past legal encounters. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with past involvement with the legal system, to apply for positions within our organization.
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