Budtender - East Side (Float)

Nectar Markets•Portland, OR
•Onsite

About The Position

The Budtender is the face of Nectar and helps customers find the products they need while encouraging them to return. The East Side Float works at Nectar locations east of the river to Gresham. Budtenders provide knowledgeable recommendations, support a positive customer experience, and help maintain a safe, tidy, and inviting store environment. The role includes in-person and online or phone sales, accurate cash handling and customer-record entry, and compliance with store procedures. Other store duties may be assigned by the Management Team according to location and business needs. The role starts at $16.80 per hour plus nightly cash tips. Nectar describes growth opportunities and support for employees building skills in leadership, communication, compliance, inventory management, and other areas.

Requirements

  • Must be willing to work weekends.
  • Must possess a Marijuana Workers' Permit or be able to obtain one at their own expense.
  • Must have a reliable method of transportation to work.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Desire to learn about products and cannabis therapies.
  • Strong attention to detail and a team-player mentality.
  • Fun attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and stand for the entirety of a full shift.

Nice To Haves

  • Basic computer skills, point-of-sale software knowledge, and cash-management knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide educated product recommendations to enhance the customer experience.
  • Promote Nectar deals and rewards programs and support customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain a tidy, safe, and inviting store environment.
  • Keep the sales floor stocked and the store well-maintained.
  • Promote a positive, customer-service-oriented work environment and follow established policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and expand knowledge of products, brands, and vendors.
  • Use Dutchie POS accurately for in-person, online, and phone orders.
  • Handle cash accurately and apply discounts properly.
  • Understand and explain deals and promotions to customers.
  • Accurately and confidentially enter recreational and medical customer information into the system.
  • Verify customer identification and/or medical cards before each sale to ensure compliance.
  • Perform other store duties as assigned by the Management Team.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days (Cigna).
  • Paid time off (40 hours in the first year of employment).
  • Paid birthday off.
  • Time and a half on federal holidays.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Retirement Savings Account.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 30% employee discount at all retail locations.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Wellness reimbursement.
  • Green commute travel reimbursement.
  • Growth opportunities and opportunities to build skills in leadership, communication, compliance, and inventory management.
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