<div class="content-intro"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>COMPANY OVERVIEW</strong></span></h2>
<p>Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>MISSION STATEMENT</strong></span></h2>
<p>At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.</p></div><p><span style="color: #34495e;"><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></span></p>
<p>As Cresco Labs accelerates the development of its brand portfolio, the company is seeking a <em>Brand Manager</em> to join our corporate Marketing team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership to bring a collection of the top national cannabis brands to the next level. You will lead the national strategy of brand positioning, brand strategy, near-in packaging and product development, communications, and work closely with the retail and regional wholesale marketing teams to define consumer promotions and in-store support. To do so, you will work closely with cross-functional partners across sales, supply chain, compliance, operations, finance, and many others to drive key initiatives and deliver results.</p>
<p><span style="color: #34495e;"><strong>CORE JOB DUTIES&nbsp;</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop, implement, and manage a clear brand marketing strategy for key Cresco Labs brands to set business up for both short-term and long-term success.</li>
<li>Lead the development of annual marketing plans distilling an insights-based situational assessment, identifying key strategic imperatives, and cascading to core tactical brand initiatives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with regional wholesale marketing and retail teams to develop and implement a strategic activation plan to establish brand awareness and product understanding, with clear KPIs and measurement plan.</li>
<li>Manage a channel strategy and key activations within those channels for the brands, including ecommerce, digital &amp; social media, and earned media.</li>
<li>Analyze and report on sales metrics, market trends, competitive activity, consumer insights and other data to strengthen ongoing brand projects and strategy. Continuously evaluate business performance to inform short and long-term brand strategies.</li>
<li>Lead the expansion and commercialization of brands into new states, along with the cross-functional development of line extensions, incremental packaging improvements, and other new business opportunities.</li>
<li>Support test and learn initiatives to gain greater understanding of customer demands in a dynamic and changing marketplace.</li>
<li>Effectively brief and manage internal and/or external agency partners in service of the development and execution of brand communications and integrated marketing campaigns across all channels.</li>
<li>Serve as the key representative for the brands across the organization, and present brand strategies and plans to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #34495e;"><strong>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree required.</li>
<li>Traditional CPG brand management experience, with 3+ years of experience in marketing.</li>
<li>Track record of identifying, building, and delivering growth within a fast-moving organization.</li>
<li>Ability to manage complexity and thrive in environments with minimal process and structure.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success anticipating future business opportunities and developing strategies that address them proactively.</li>
<li>Experience working in matrixed environments and building productive, cross-functional teams that drive to specific goals.</li>
<li>Strong numerical and analytical skill set with ability to interpret quantitative data.</li>
<li>Exceptional project management and organizational skills are required.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills (exceptional listening skills, persuasive and professional communicator) are required.</li>
<li>Drives vision and purpose to rally action, support and optimism for the future of the business.</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial and team-oriented spirit.</li>
<li>Acts with a clear sense of ownership and accountability.</li>
<li>Genuine interest in and passion for the cannabis industry is required.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #34495e;"><strong>BENEFITS</strong></span></p>
<p>Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&amp;D.&nbsp; We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.&nbsp; Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ca3n6-0-0">Must be 21 years of age or older to apply</li>
<li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ca3n6-0-0">Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</em></p>
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<h5><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants:</u></span></h5>
<h5>Please read the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sunnyside.shop/california-employee-privacy-notice" target="_blank">California Employee Privacy Notice</a><a href="https://www.crescolabs.com/california-employee-privacy-notice/">&nbsp;</a>(“CA Privacy Notice”) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs’ policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sunnyside.shop/privacy-policy" target="_blank">Sunnyside* Privacy Policy</a>&nbsp;and applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting&nbsp;<a href="mailto:CCPAnotice@crescolabs.com" target="_blank">CCPAnotice@crescolabs.com</a>&nbsp;</h5>
<h5 class="xmsonormal">Reporting a Scam:<br><br>Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br><br>Please note that Cresco Labs&nbsp;<strong>does not&nbsp;</strong>ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career’s pages.</h5>
<h5 class="xmsonormal">We are working diligently to block this from happening.&nbsp;Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.</h5>
<h5 class="xmsonormal">If you are in doubt, please contact us at&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:Report-a-spam@crescolabs.com">Report-a-spam@crescolabs.com</a></strong><span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>with questions.</h5>
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## **COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate
operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and
manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and
most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations
nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a
welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on
their cannabis journey.  
  
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize
cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis
industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our
fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus
on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures
that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal
opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own
businesses in cannabis.  
  
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis
industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring
legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and
professionalism.  
  
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our
team today!

## **MISSION STATEMENT**

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on
regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our
operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the
highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting
the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the
same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

 **JOB SUMMARY**

As Cresco Labs accelerates the development of its brand portfolio, the company
is seeking a _Brand Manager_ to join our corporate Marketing team in Chicago,
IL. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership to
bring a collection of the top national cannabis brands to the next level. You
will lead the national strategy of brand positioning, brand strategy, near-in
packaging and product development, communications, and work closely with the
retail and regional wholesale marketing teams to define consumer promotions
and in-store support. To do so, you will work closely with cross-functional
partners across sales, supply chain, compliance, operations, finance, and many
others to drive key initiatives and deliver results.

**CORE JOB DUTIES  **

  * Develop, implement, and manage a clear brand marketing strategy for key Cresco Labs brands to set business up for both short-term and long-term success.
  * Lead the development of annual marketing plans distilling an insights-based situational assessment, identifying key strategic imperatives, and cascading to core tactical brand initiatives.
  * Collaborate with regional wholesale marketing and retail teams to develop and implement a strategic activation plan to establish brand awareness and product understanding, with clear KPIs and measurement plan.
  * Manage a channel strategy and key activations within those channels for the brands, including ecommerce, digital & social media, and earned media.
  * Analyze and report on sales metrics, market trends, competitive activity, consumer insights and other data to strengthen ongoing brand projects and strategy. Continuously evaluate business performance to inform short and long-term brand strategies.
  * Lead the expansion and commercialization of brands into new states, along with the cross-functional development of line extensions, incremental packaging improvements, and other new business opportunities.
  * Support test and learn initiatives to gain greater understanding of customer demands in a dynamic and changing marketplace.
  * Effectively brief and manage internal and/or external agency partners in service of the development and execution of brand communications and integrated marketing campaigns across all channels.
  * Serve as the key representative for the brands across the organization, and present brand strategies and plans to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS   **

  * Bachelor's degree required.
  * Traditional CPG brand management experience, with 3+ years of experience in marketing.
  * Track record of identifying, building, and delivering growth within a fast-moving organization.
  * Ability to manage complexity and thrive in environments with minimal process and structure.
  * Demonstrated success anticipating future business opportunities and developing strategies that address them proactively.
  * Experience working in matrixed environments and building productive, cross-functional teams that drive to specific goals.
  * Strong numerical and analytical skill set with ability to interpret quantitative data.
  * Exceptional project management and organizational skills are required.
  * Strong communication skills (exceptional listening skills, persuasive and professional communicator) are required.
  * Drives vision and purpose to rally action, support and optimism for the future of the business.
  * Entrepreneurial and team-oriented spirit.
  * Acts with a clear sense of ownership and accountability.
  * Genuine interest in and passion for the cannabis industry is required.

**BENEFITS**

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits
including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program,
FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer
eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include
annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our
employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may
vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

 **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

  * Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
  * Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry 

_Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be
considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status._

##### _California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants:_

##### Please read the [California Employee Privacy
Notice](https://www.sunnyside.shop/california-employee-privacy-notice)[
](https://www.crescolabs.com/california-employee-privacy-notice/)(“CA Privacy
Notice”) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs’ policies
pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the
[Sunnyside* Privacy Policy](https://www.sunnyside.shop/privacy-policy) and
applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with
disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting
[CCPAnotice@crescolabs.com](mailto:CCPAnotice@crescolabs.com)

##### Reporting a Scam:  
  
Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from
various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of
employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal
information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that
fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may
feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-
looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals
purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word
Cresco Labs in its name.  
  
Please note that Cresco Labs  **does not  **ask for payment or personal
banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is
requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be
securely submitted through our career’s pages.

##### We are working diligently to block this from happening. Beware if an
offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and
banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an
email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.

##### If you are in doubt, please contact us at  **[Report-a-
spam@crescolabs.com](mailto:Report-a-spam@crescolabs.com)**  with questions.

