Assistant General Manager

Position Summary

Supports the General Manager with all aspects of dispensary operations, including coaching and developing the store team that delivers the Company retail promise to valid customers. Serves as a General Manager in training with the ability to do all functions, as directed and authorized by General Manager. Operates the store in the absence of General Manager.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in retail sales management required.
• Thorough understanding of state and local medical Cannabis laws and regulations, and how they apply to the operations of the Company is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment while demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills is required.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Windows-based and other software and Internet navigation.

Duties/Responsibilities/Tasks

• Understands and assist the General Manager with weekly and monthly sales information.
• Assists the General Manager with employee schedules and managing employee work hours and vacation request.
• Assist with the conduction of training of all new employees as well as the re-training of existing employees when needed.
• Motivates and works together with General Manager and employees to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Assists in conducting employee evaluations.
• Informs employees of new updates and general developments in the Company.
• Supports the General Managers in evaluating applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with human resources; interviewing applicants on a consistent set of criteria.
• Helps ensure that inventory is adequate and helps manage inventory properly by becoming versed in the use of the Inventory Control System and Electronic Verification System.
• Promotes a work environment that is positive, customer-service oriented, and compliant with established company policies and procedures.
• Supports the General Manager by monitoring the activities of the store employees to maximize efficiency, minimize errors.
• Strives to become familiar and proficient at all other tasks and duties of the General Manager, as listed on that Job Description.
• Assist General Manager with regular and random inventory counts of medical Cannabis, ancillary products, and dispensing supplies.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling expectations by supervising Dispensary a minimum of 40 hours per week, including weekend, evening, and holiday shifts.
• Supervises Cannabis Advisors during General Manager's absence or when directed.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager, including filling in as Agent in Charge, or Cannabis Advisor, as needed.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully register with the state's cannabis commission as an agent

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 20 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in a retail environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets and our communities.