Dispensary Sales Associate

STIIIZY • Wildomar, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

STIIIZY’s Sales Associates, also known as budtenders, serve as professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable brand ambassadors. Reporting to the Management team, they help deliver the company’s one-stop-shop cannabis experience, build long-term customer loyalty, and contribute to the company’s success in the recreational cannabis market. Associates advise customers on cannabis products, create positive and intentional customer experiences, support sales goals, and follow company standards and applicable cannabis regulations. All newly onboarded employees are scheduled part-time; full-time status is based on seniority. The position starts at $19.50 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to work two weekend days (Friday through Sunday).
• Open availability is preferred; it means availability without restrictions for required hours, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and remain on feet for at least four hours per shift in part-time roles; full-time shifts may require up to eight hours.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to handle and count currency and operate a POS system.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must reside in the state where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team player and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service and contribute to the company’s mission of offering a one-stop-shop cannabis experience and diversified products.
• Promote positive and healthy interactions aligned with the company’s core values.
• Advise customers on cannabis products based on their needs, preferences, budgets, and reactions to different strains.
• Demonstrate cannabis knowledge and curate customer experiences that exceed expectations.
• Build authentic customer relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Drive customer visits and 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, and procedures.
• Stay knowledgeable about company communications, rollouts, directives, and procedures.
• Abide by company policies and programs.
• Follow legislative requirements for cannabis retailers, including federal, state, and DCC laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work two weekend days (Friday through Sunday); management may assign days based on workforce needs.

Benefits

• Retirement plan (IAP) with employer contributions.
• Medical insurance for part-time and full-time employees.
• Paid training on 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.
• Union partnership with UFCW, which works to help cannabis workers secure better wages, protections, and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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