Dispensary Sales Associate

STIIIZY • Stockton, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dispensary Sales Associate, also known as a budtender, reports to the Management team and serves as a professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable brand ambassador. The role focuses on providing exceptional customer service, sharing cannabis product knowledge, developing positive customer relationships, and building customer loyalty. Associates work collaboratively to support the company’s mission and sales goals while following company standards and applicable cannabis laws and 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 with open availability are preferred; employees must be able to work two weekend days, with assigned days subject to workforce needs. Applicants must be at least 21, have a high school diploma, be authorized to work in the United States, and reside in the state where the role is based.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• High school diploma.
• Ability 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 POS system.
• Authorization to work in the United States; the company cannot sponsor employment visas.
• Residency in the state where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability is preferred. It is defined as the ability to work all required hours without restrictions, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team player and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Support the company mission by providing exceptional customer service and diversified products to build long-term customer loyalty.
• Promote positive and healthy interactions aligned with the company’s core values.
• Advise customers on cannabis products suited to 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 repeat business, and achieve sales goals and business metrics.
• Pick and pack orders.
• Accurately handle cash transactions and operate the point-of-sale system while maintaining precise register records.
• Look for opportunities to contribute to and improve business results.
• Follow company training, operational standards, procedures, communications, rollouts, directives, policies, and programs.
• 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 in addition to already competitive prices.
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities.
• Partnership with UFCW, which works with cannabis workers and others to help workers secure better wages, protection, and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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