Dispensary Sales Associate

STIIIZY • Covina, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Management team, Sales Associates, also known as budtenders, serve as professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable brand ambassadors. They provide cannabis product guidance, create positive customer relationships, and contribute to customer loyalty and the company’s success in the recreational cannabis market. The role starts part-time at $19.50 per hour plus tips. Full-time status is based on seniority. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in the state where the role is based.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma.
• Able to work two weekend days (Friday through Sunday); management may assign days based on workforce needs.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
• Must reside in the state where the role is based.
• Able to stand for the duration of a scheduled shift: at least 4 hours per shift for part-time roles and up to 8 hours per shift for full-time roles.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to handle and count currency and operate a point-of-sale system.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability to work all required hours without restrictions, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays; hiring preference is given to candidates with open availability.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team player and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Help deliver the company’s mission by providing exceptional customer service and diversified products that encourage long-term customer loyalty.
• Promote positive and healthy interactions aligned with the company’s core values.
• Advise customers on suitable cannabis products based on their needs, preferences, budgets, and reactions to different strains.
• Demonstrate cannabis knowledge and curate experiences that exceed customer expectations.
• Build authentic customer relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Drive customer visit goals, increase returning customers, and achieve sales goals and business metrics.
• Pick and pack orders.
• Handle cash transactions accurately by operating the point-of-sale system and maintaining a precise register.
• Seek opportunities to contribute to and improve business results.
• Follow company training, operational standards, procedures, policies, and programs.
• Stay knowledgeable about company communications, rollouts, directives, and procedures.
• Comply with legislative requirements for cannabis retailers, including federal, state, and DCC laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement plan (IAP) with employer contributions.
• Medical insurance for part-time and full-time employees.
• Paid training in cannabis history, compliance, product knowledge, and sales.
• Sample incentives when available.
• Annual employee appreciation discounts on STIIIZY merchandise.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee discounts on already competitive prices.
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities.
• Partnership with United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which works with cannabis workers and others to support better wages, protections, and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED