Dispensary Sales Associate

STIIIZY • Stockton, CA

5d

About The Position

STIIIZY Sales Associates, also known as budtenders, are professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable brand ambassadors who help deliver the company’s cannabis retail experience. Reporting to the Management team, they advise customers on products, build authentic relationships, share cannabis knowledge, provide exceptional service, and support customer loyalty and sales goals. The role also involves order picking and packing, cash handling, point-of-sale operation, and following company policies, training, operational procedures, and applicable cannabis regulations.

All newly onboarded employees are scheduled part-time. The position starts at $19.50 per hour plus tips. Full-time status is based on seniority. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma. Hiring preference is given to candidates with open availability. Employees must be able to work two weekend days (Friday through Sunday); management assigns days according to workforce needs. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in the state where the role is based.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma.
• Must be able to work two weekend days (Friday through Sunday).
• Open availability is preferred and is defined as availability for all required hours without restrictions, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.
• Must be 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.
• 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 to work all required hours, 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 help deliver the company’s one-stop-shop cannabis experience.
• 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 create customer experiences that exceed expectations.
• Build authentic customer relationships and help develop a loyal customer base.
• Drive customer visits and returning customers, and achieve sales goals and business metrics.
• Pick and pack orders.
• Handle cash transactions accurately and operate the point-of-sale system while maintaining a precise register.
• Seek opportunities to contribute to and improve business results.
• Follow company training, operational standards, procedures, policies, communications, rollouts, and directives.
• 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 covering 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 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