Dispensary Sales Associate

STIIIZY • Wildomar, CA

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About The Position

STIIIZY is hiring a Dispensary Sales Associate, also known as a budtender, to serve as a professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable brand ambassador in its retail store. Reporting to the Management team, the associate advises customers on cannabis products, creates positive relationships and memorable customer experiences, and supports customer loyalty and business results. The role involves sales, order picking and packing, cash handling, and following company procedures and applicable cannabis retail laws. 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

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma.
• Be able to work two weekend days (Friday through Sunday); management assigns days based on workforce needs.
• Be able 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.
• Be able to bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to handle and count currency and operate a POS system.
• Be authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor employment visas.
• Reside in the state where the role is based.
• Open availability is defined as being able to work all required hours without restrictions, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability; hiring preference will be given to candidates with open availability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a team player to a positive working environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support the company’s mission and customer-loyalty goals.
• Promote positive and healthy interactions aligned with company 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.
• Work toward customer visit goals, returning-customer growth, 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 contribute to and improve business results.
• Follow company training, operational standards, procedures, policies, programs, 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 supports workers in seeking better wages, protections, and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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