Cannabis Technology
We find senior talent for cannabis technology companies and verticals.
Our specialist Executive Search services in the cannabis technology space are carried out by Managers and Consultants with extensive experience in retail, technology, manufacturing and supply chain.
The legalised cannabis industry is growing at an astonishing rate. It’s a sector ripe with potential for verticals like supply chain, retail technology and manufacturing. Gillespie Manners has helped technology businesses to harness this emerging market through the strategic recruitment of senior cannabis technology professionals.
Gillespie Manners finds top calibre, senior and niche talent for the cannabis technology industry. We provide Executive Searchfor cannabis tech roles like:
C-suite roles | VPs | Region Heads | Pre-sales | Sales | Customer Success | Marketing | Product Management.
How Gillespie Manners supported a global cash automation company to establish a presence within the retail cannabis market
The Client
A global cash automation technology provider, headquartered in the US, helping organisations to control and streamline their cash operations.
The Challenge
The client sought to establish and grow a presence within the retail cannabis market. After identifying the emerging market as a potential growth opportunity thanks to the heavily cash-oriented nature of its retail transactions, the client required sales professionals to tap into the market by selling their cash management solution into dispensaries.
The Solution
The Gillespie Manners retail hardware team carried out research to source a list of prequalified candidates, and ultimately delivered a regional sales executive based in the clients west-coast territory. Following success of the initial placement, the client sought to grow the team further and Gillespie Manners secured two further sales professionals for their central and east coast regions.
Our Specialist Team
Andrew Manners
Manager – Retail Hardware
Thomas Lang
Manager – Retail Hardware
Email: thomas.lang@gillespiemanners.com
Phone: 01442 200 070 ext 230
Thomas joined Gillespie Manners in January 2017 as a Graduate Researcher, moving into the Retail Practice in July of that year. Thomas has since progressed through the company to the level of Consultant, Senior Consultant, and is now the Manager of the Retail Technology team. Thomas oversees a team of consultants and has a focus on new business development within the retail, hospitality, banking and gaming sectors within payment & financial technology.
Thomas has developed a successful track record in supporting clients ranging from niche technology start-ups through to major industry players, delivering on projects throughout North America, EMEA & APAC across roles within sales, marketing, product & project management, professional services, operations, development roles & Senior Leadership including C-Level Executives.
Prior to moving into Executive Search, Thomas attended the University of St Mark & John in his home county of Devon where he graduated with a First Class Honors Degree in Sports Coaching & Physical Education.
Wayne Passmore
Manager – Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology
Wayne Passmore
Manager – Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology
Email: wayne.passmore@gillespiemanners.com
Phone: 01442 861 026 ext 219
Wayne has 15+ years of recruitment experience and now leads our Retail, Robotics & Supply Chain Technology function.
Having delivered a number of projects for clients within Europe, North America and Asia, Wayne brings a wealth of knowledge within these markets. Wayne manages the delivery of searches across; Advisory Boards, C-Level, Senior Management, Sales, Professional Services, Product Management and Marketing. He’s worked with a variety of clients from start-ups, medium sized organisations through to global leaders in these markets.
Prior to working within the recruitment industry Wayne worked in the London Property and Real Estate market.
Ghazala Khalid
Consultant – Retail Hardware
Ghazala Khalid
Consultant – Retail Hardware
Email: ghazala.khalid@gillespiemanners.com
Phone: 01442 289 157 ext 207
Ghazala joined Gillespie Manners in 2019, and in her time with the business, she’s experienced multiple markets and progressed to the level of Consultant, specialising in the retail hardware industry.
Ghazala has developed a successful track record in supporting clients ranging from niche technology start-ups through to major industry players, delivering on projects throughout North America, EMEA & APAC.
Case Studies
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Chief Revenue Officer – USA
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Retail Demand Forecasting - USA
A European headquartered, global market leader in retail demand forecasting sought to expand their enterprise sales team across the USA. Multiple hires were required, all with niche skillsets.
VP of North America – USA
A global warehousing technology company sought to strategically scale their business pre-IPO via the selection of a territory leader with a unique blend experience.