Dispensary Sales Associate

STIIIZY • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

STIIIZY’s Dispensary Sales Associates, also known as budtenders, serve as professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable brand ambassadors in and outside the store. Reporting to the Management team, they provide exceptional customer service, share cannabis knowledge, and build authentic customer relationships that support customer loyalty and the company’s success in the recreational cannabis market. This position begins part-time at $19.50 per hour plus tips. Newly onboarded employees are scheduled part-time; 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

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma.
• Must be able to work two weekend days (Friday through Sunday); management assigns days according to workforce needs.
• Ability to stand for the duration of a scheduled shift: at least four hours per shift for part-time roles and up to eight 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 point-of-sale system.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
• Must reside in the state where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability is preferred. Open availability means being able to work all required hours without restrictions, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a team player to a positive working environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service and work toward the company’s mission of creating a one-stop-shop cannabis experience and long-term customer loyalty.
• 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 create customer experiences that exceed expectations.
• Build authentic customer relationships and encourage repeat visits.
• Work toward sales goals and business metrics.
• Pick and pack orders.
• Handle cash transactions accurately, operate the point-of-sale system, and maintain a precise register.
• Seek opportunities to improve business results.
• Follow company training, operational standards, procedures, policies, and programs; stay informed about company 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 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.
• 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