With the continued trend of state-by-state legalization and the development of new weed markets, the cannabis industry continues to hire at a robust rate. CannabizTeam, an executive search and staffing firm, has released a study predicting the addition of 108,000 jobs in the cannabis industry by the year 2023.
There is a wide range of opportunities in the industry, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to find one that suits your skills and background. Executives, accountants, programmers, marketeers, salespeople, and auxiliary service providers like lawyers and PR pros are all required in this industry, as they would be in any. Other specialists in demand include plant biologists, chemists, farmers, food and beverage experts, gardeners, and front-line budtenders with first-hand product knowledge.
The report claims that the industry as a whole, including its three primary subsectors of cultivation, testing, and retail, is actively hiring. Suppliers to these regions, such as those selling farm machinery and lighting, chemical analysis equipment, and retail supplies, also stand to benefit.
Vice presidents of cultivation, who are responsible for the large-scale production of high-quality marijuana, earn an average of $256,300 per year. Even CFOs are in high demand. The highly-regulated cannabis industry places a premium on meticulous financial record-keeping and disclosure.
One of the most crucial roles in the cannabis industry is undoubtedly in branding and marketing. When the substance is legalized in one more state, it opens up a whole new market for businesses to expand into and gain a larger share of consumers’ attention. Due to the lack of federal legalization, no major brands have gained widespread distribution. For the time being, advertising cannabis is regulated differently by each state, making state-by-state knowledge essential.