Cannabis Recruiters

Our Approach to Cannabis Recruiting

Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries, making it crucial for companies to have the right leaders at the helm. As an executive search firm, our role is to source candidates who have the skills and mindset needed to help businesses achieve their goals. To do this, we meet with our client and relevant stakeholders at the start of each partnership to establish what they expect from the candidates.

Based on this, we create a profile for the ideal candidate that helps guide us to the perfect match for our client’s business. We then tap into our vast database and utilize sophisticated recruitment technologies to identify suitable prospects.

Part of what makes our searches successful is our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the candidate selection process. We assess and treat all candidates fairly and without any biases in relation to their age, beliefs, ethnicity, or gender. This allows us to help clients build more diverse teams that are primed for success.

Once we have secured the resumes of the top talent the industry has to offer, we connect with each individual to establish their interest in the role. From there, we rigorously assess all job seekers to gauge their technical expertise and cultural alignment. We do this with the aid of psychometric evaluations, skills-based tests, and career history reviews. The individuals who meet or surpass our expectations are compiled into a shortlist that we present to the client, who ultimately decides who to hire for their team.

Behind Our Recruitment Process

Keller’s executive recruitment process is client-focused and comprehensive, having been developed and tested over several years. It has helped us land many successful placements and enabled us to grow into the world-renowned executive search firm we are today. However, while the Keller name is now synonymous with effective search and recruitment services, this wasn’t always the case.

At the very beginning of our company’s inception, we used a one-size-fits-all approach that overlooked the differences between organizations. It also did not account for the nuances of hiring for different sectors, which made it difficult to actually address the recruitment challenges our clients faced.

Consequently, our rates of successful placements suffered. We then reached a pivotal moment in our firm’s history when we were hired by a prominent firm to recruit someone suitable for a senior role. As many of our team members may recall, the individual we found for the position – though competent – did not align with the client’s company culture. This led to friction between the new hire and other members of management, which dampened morale. Ultimately, the candidate resigned, and we realized we needed to relook at our recruiting methods.

With the assistance of our executive recruiters, we completely overhauled the way we perform searches, implementing a more customer-oriented approach that recognizes no two businesses share the same staffing needs. Since adopting this change, our rates of successful placements have skyrocketed, resulting in higher retention rates and more positive outcomes for our client firms.

Employers seeking guidance on how to secure the best candidates and make working for their firms a better experience can consult Keller’s Insights and Thought Leadership content below.

Some Areas We Specialize In

Our team of headhunters partners with companies in an extensive range of fields and sectors in the cannabis industry. Some of the fields we specialize in filling positions for include:

• Cultivation and Farming
• Extraction and Processing
• Edibles and Infused Products
• Dispensaries and Retail Operations
• Medical Cannabis
• Hemp and CBD Products
• Cannabis Genetics and Breeding
• Research and Development
• Testing and Laboratory Services
• Compliance and Regulation
• Packaging and Labeling
• Wholesale and Distribution
• Branding and Marketing
• Software and Technology Solutions
• Ancillary Products and Services (e.g., grow equipment, lighting)
• Cannabis Tourism and Hospitality
• Real Estate and Facility Construction
• Financial Services (banking, investments)
• Consulting and Advisory Services
• Licensing and Franchising
• Training and Education
• Trade Shows and Conferences
• Advocacy and Non-Profits
• International Trade and Exporting
• Sustainability and Waste Management

Examples of Roles We Recruit For

As a leading cannabis executive search firm, Keller draws on decades of first-hand operational experience. Our team of seasoned recruiters has launched, scaled, and successfully executed licensed cultivations, vertically integrated dispensary groups, and advanced extraction labs. This background gives us credible insight into the human capital challenges faced by companies in the legal cannabis business, both in the medical and adult-use sectors. It also equips us to guide clients through the entire process of identifying, engaging, and attracting the right talent for crucial leadership roles in the cannabis space.

What sets our services apart is our commitment to only presenting the best talents for cannabis jobs. Rather than working from a fixed roster of titles, we map the market and then calibrate every search to the organization’s specific needs, growth stage, and company culture. Our services span the entire spectrum of key roles in the industry, from executives and directors who oversee corporate strategy and P&L stewardship; team leaders and managers who can oversee omnichannel sales, brand, and retail operations management; and skilled professionals who specialize in health science functions such as medical affairs and clinical research.

Because the industry is constantly shifting, we maintain live intelligence on compensation trends as well as emerging talents in key markets. Our deep industry insight and access to an extensive global network of connections also allow us to connect with top-tier candidates – including those who are not yet active job seekers. All prospects undergo rigorous technical screening, behavioral interviews, and proprietary performance analytics to ensure that only skilled professionals with proven track records and a strong cultural fit reach the shortlist.

Why Choose Keller's Recruiters for the Cannabis Industry?

When you partner with Keller, you are allying with a team of professional headhunters who can fill open roles efficiently and quickly. This is due to their hands-on experience placing talent in the cannabis industry. We also have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges companies face in this growing sector and can help them to gain a competitive edge.

Furthermore, partnering with Keller gives clients access to customized staffing solutions that are designed to meet their every need. We also communicate with our partners every step of the way, so they are never in the dark about the progress of their searches. Our thoughtful approach to the recruitment process has enabled us to foster strong partnerships built on mutual understanding and success.

Despite our worldwide recognition as top cannabis recruiters, we are dedicated to continuous learning and staying abreast with the latest advancements in the field. This keeps us in a position to advise clients on matters pertaining to recruitment, empowering them to make better decisions for their teams. We also take feedback we receive from clients and candidates to heart, making improvements to our processes where we can.

Our Promise – The Right Hire

At Keller, we maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all stages of the search. Any information provided to us will be handled with utmost discretion and safeguarded within our secure data storage systems.

We also uphold NDAs that strictly prohibit our consultants from sharing any sensitive or confidential information about our clients or candidates with third parties. Additionally, we observe all the laws and regulations surrounding data protection within our clients’ locales.

We are dedicated to finding the perfect match for your business. As such, we offer a 210-day replacement program. If circumstances change and the chosen executive can no longer accept the role, we will redo the search at no additional cost to you.

Keller is committed to helping you engage with premier leaders in the cannabis industry. Are you ready to hire your next executives? Connect with one of our consultants today!