Business Development Manager / Strategic Account Manager
Kalafornia
Job Description
Kälafornia is seeking a UK-based Business Development Manager / Strategic Account Manager to represent our expanding medicinal cannabis supply platform across the United Kingdom and Europe. This is a unique opportunity to join an established international B2B medicinal cannabis business with existing supply relationships, proven export capability and a rapidly growing portfolio of premium medicinal cannabis products. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new commercial opportunities, managing strategic customer relationships and supporting Kälafornia's continued growth across the UK and European medicinal cannabis markets.
About Kälafornia Kälafornia is an international medicinal cannabis company focused on the cultivation, supply and distribution of premium medicinal cannabis flower and derivative products to licensed medicinal cannabis companies, distributors and pharmaceutical partners. Our group has established commercial supply pathways into multiple regulated medicinal cannabis markets and has built a reputation for delivering high-quality products supported by robust quality, compliance and supply chain systems. As cultivators, exporters and international supply chain operators, we work alongside leading manufacturing, quality and distribution partners globally to deliver premium medicinal cannabis products to regulated markets.
Through a combination of cultivation capabilities, strategic partnerships and a differentiated product portfolio, we continue to expand our footprint across the UK and Europe. Our competitive advantages include: Established international supply relationships and commercial pathways. Strong quality assurance and quality control systems.
Cultivation, supply chain and export capabilities spanning multiple international jurisdictions. Access to unique genetics through long-standing relationships with leading international genetics partners. A portfolio of highly sought-after flower and derivative products supported by strong patient demand and market feedback.
A reputation built on reliability, compliance and product quality. The Opportunity This role combines business development and strategic account management responsibilities. You will be responsible for identifying and developing new commercial opportunities while also nurturing and expanding existing customer relationships throughout the UK and European medicinal cannabis markets.
As Kälafornia's first dedicated commercial representative in the region, you will play a key role in driving growth, strengthening strategic partnerships and establishing a long-term presence across the UK and Europe. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new B2B opportunities across the UK and Europe. Build relationships with licensed medicinal cannabis companies, distributors and pharmaceutical partners.
Manage and nurture existing customer relationships. Present Kälafornia's product portfolio and supply capabilities. Coordinate with internal supply chain, quality and compliance teams.
Represent the business at industry conferences, trade shows and networking events globally. Provide market intelligence and commercial feedback to management. Support strategic growth initiatives across the region.
About You The ideal candidate will be: Based in the United Kingdom. Well connected within the UK and/or European medicinal cannabis industry. Experienced in business development, account management or commercial relationship management.
Experienced within the medicinal cannabis industry or a closely related pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industry environment. Skilled at developing strategic partnerships and identifying new commercial opportunities. Confident negotiating and building long-term customer relationships.
Commercially minded, self-motivated and capable of working independently. Knowledgeable of medicinal cannabis market dynamics and regulatory requirements. Willing and able to travel for customer meetings, industry events and trade conferences.
Passionate about contributing to the growth of an ambitious international medicinal cannabis business. What We Offer Flexible remote working arrangement. High earning potential through a performance-driven commission structure.
Opportunity to become the first dedicated commercial representative across the UK and Europe. Direct access to senior leadership and decision makers. Significant growth and career development potential.
International travel opportunities and attendance at major industry events. Access to an established supply network, proven export capability and differentiated product portfolio. The ability to focus on building relationships and generating revenue rather than creating market credibility from scratch.