Our client a Cannabis Retail Operator, is looking for an experienced Retail Dispensary General Manager for their dispensary located Long Beach, California.
The Retail Dispensary General Manager is responsible for executing retail store sales, operations and responsibilities, in order to deliver consistent, positive, industry leading customer experiences and drive profitable top line sales. This will be accomplished by ensuring that all responsibilities are executed with the underlying commitment to the company and its subsidiaries’ values, supporting their customers and their team.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and motivate staff (including hiring, training, directing, firing, performance management and recognition duties).
- Create daily work schedule(s) for proper employee utilization
- Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for correctness and conformance to policy and procedures. Hire and staff the dispensary by recruiting a diverse set of skills among candidates.
- Coach, develop and maximize the success of all associates.
- Ensure onboarding and continued training and education is delivered.
- Analyze business, create action plans and gain buy-in from the team.
- Ensure team communication, leading weekly managers meeting and monthly team meetings.
- Drive maximum profitability by managing expense budgets, including deposits, accounts receivable and profit and loss.
- Direct workforce management activities.
- Direct inventory activities resolving all discrepancies in accordance with state law.
- Oversee operational execution, ensuring all policies and procedures are being followed.
- Ensures all technology solutions are working and functioning as designed.
- Ensure loss prevention / security policies and practices are being followed.
- Become an expert in all cannabis state-specific rules, regulations and laws. Execute and enforce compliance.
- Develop and drive proactive internal compliance controls and processes.
- Ensure all employees are up to date on regulatory changes.
- Foster positive and productive relationships with key regulators, inspectors and law enforcement personnel.
- Ensures all required State, and Company sanctioned reports and audits are executed on time.
- Lead a consistent focus on customer loyalty and creating emotionally engaging customer experiences.
- Ensure visual standards are set in accordance with company direction.
- Direct the implementation of customer engagement strategies.
- Coordinate and partner with management to drive the success of promotions and loyalty program.
- Oversees and signs off on product buys from our wholesale partners.
- Ensures the website and live menu is up to date and maintained.
- Leads and champions change and innovation in a fast-moving environment.
Education and Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) from a four-year college / university
- 5-7 years of General Manager experience, leading in a high-volume retail sales environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Cannabis Experience a plus
- High Volume Cash Handling experience preferred
- Demonstrated success managing single or multiple location(s) P&L responsibility.
- Knowledge of state specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance.
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
- Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills as well as a friendly and outgoing personality.
- Must possess excellent conflict resolution skills and ability to manage difficult or emotional situations.
- Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.
- Observes and adheres to regulatory, safety and security procedures.
Compensation: $65-70K plus benefits
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