Part Time Budtender

Phat Panda•Easthampton, MA

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Apical, Inc. is looking for Budtenders to join our team at Fyre Ants in Easthampton, MA! This is a part-time position with the schedule to include weekends and holidays. The hours for this position will be 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8:00AM - 9:30PM Sunday through Thursday and 8:00AM through 10:30PM Friday and Saturday. A Budtender is expected to be available weekends, weekdays, evenings, and holidays. The pay is $17/hour plus tips. We are seeking talented individuals with a professional demeanor that love this industry. Applicants must have exceptional customer service skills and behave professionally. Budtending experience is preferred but not required. In order to be considered for employment, please read the entire post and carefully follow the directions below. If you do have previous work experience in the cannabis industry inside a dispensary, please make sure to provide a detailed work history within your resume. Please include a link to any social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). If we feel that you are a good candidate, we will respond to your email with a location and time for interview. ONLY candidates who have followed these directions will be considered. PLEASE NOTE: Open availability (7 days a week) in order to be considered. Job Summary In addition to greeting the customer into the sales area of the dispensary, the Budtender must be able to listen attentively, assess the needs of the customer and be able to educate and/or guide the customer on the benefits and differences of our products. Our Budtenders must be able to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service. A successful Budtender should be able to provide product information that best suits each customer, meet or exceed company standards, achieve sales goals and meet or exceed or customers’ expectations. By achieving these standards, it allows customers to have confidence and loyalty to our brand. The Budtender is also required to maintain strict inventory and cash controls that prevent diversion and ensure complete compliance with State and Local requirements.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or over
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Excellent Communication
Attention to Detail
Precise Math Skills
Organizational Skills
Multi-task Oriented
Stress Management/Composure
Ability to Stand for Long Periods
Able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
Must submit and pass a Department of Criminal Justice criminal background check (LiveScan)
Have a valid Massachusetts ID/Drivers License
Must be 21 years or older
Knowledge of marijuana strains, edibles, extracts and other current products on the market
Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Preferred Budtending experience inside a dispensary
English/Spanish speaking
Budtending experience

Responsibilities

Maintain proper cash handling procedures at all times
Ensure POS counters are ready to go when dispensary opens
Assist with running side work, stocking and cleaning during any and all downtime
Maintain fully stocked and clean POS counters at all times
Ensure opening and closing cleaning and organization is completed
Participate in periodic staff cleanings and meetings
Ensure all guests are greeted as they arrive and when they depart
Provide all customers (external and internal) with excellent customer service
Inform management if any product inventory is running low
Ensure each customer receives your full attention during their transaction
Ensure you are on time for each and every shift
Keep all personal items off the sales floor at all times
Be knowledgeable about everything and anything cannabis related
Be knowledgeable of any and all specials
Read industry publications to keep up-to-date on trends
Ensure you and your uniform/clothing are clean and professional and you have all tools at your station prepared for your shift
Perform other duties or projects as assigned by any other Shift Lead, Supervisor or Manager.