Dispensary Team Lead

Lazy River Products LLC•Tewksbury, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a motivated and approachable leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys coaching others to succeed. The ideal candidate leads by example, communicates effectively, and can confidently balance team supervision, exceptional customer service, and regulatory compliance while keeping daily operations running smoothly. You are organized, adaptable, and passionate about developing your team, solving problems, and creating a positive workplace culture. If you're ready to inspire others, drive operational excellence, and help deliver an outstanding guest experience, we'd love to hear from you. Our Motto: Give Back, Grow, Succeed Our Mission: At Lazy River Products, it is our mission to be recognized as the Commonwealth's premier fully integrated cannabis-based Product Development Company. Our goal is to consistently deliver trusted small batch, craft quality products and exceptional service to our customers and the local communities for which we serve. At our core we provide professional, compliant and socially responsible standards that raise the bar and will be the new definition for excellence in the Cannabis industry here in Massachusetts. We will always diligently work within each of the local communities we touch to help facilitate strategies to further enhance economic opportunity, build strong neighborhoods and provide a solid framework for quality growth and development. You'll love working here because: Not only would the ideal candidate get the opportunity to work in this intriguing new industry, but this is also an opportunity to become a part of something much larger – breaking the stigma of cannabis. You would also become a member of a community that is highly passionate, motivated, and hard-working, and who are proud to be part of breaking the negative stigma cannabis has on society. LRP is very involved with the community, presenting many opportunities for community outreach and volunteer program opportunities. Job Summary - The Dispensary Team Lead is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations and supervision of the dispensary sales floor. Team Leads are excellent communicators liaising with all levels of the organization to help implement, refine, and enforce lawful standard operating procedures that promote organization, team culture and productivity. The Dispensary Team Lead reports directly to the General Manager.

Requirements

At least 1 year of proven retail management or supervisory experience required.
At least 3 years of retail customer service, customer relationship management, or equivalent experience required (such as CRM software). or equivalent retail supervisory experience).
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required, college degree preferred.
Adult-Use Massachusetts Retail cannabis industry experience preferred.
Experience with Dutchie or other Seed-to-Sale POS experience is preferred.
Multilingual abilities to assist a diverse customer base is a plus.
Must be 21 years of age or older and comply with all legal or company regulation requirements for working in the industry.
Ability to work on holidays outside of Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Reliable transportation.
Knowledge of administrative tasks and inventory database.
Knowledge of Windows OS, basic computer navigation, and Office 365 applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
Knowledge and understanding of state and local cannabis laws and how they apply to the operations of Lazy River Products.
Strong leadership skills.
Superior customer service skills.
Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to learning and continuous development.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people; service-oriented.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others and multitasking.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
Ability to learn new computer software.
Ability to handle and count cash and inventory-related items.
Ability to educate consumers and connect with customers.
Fluent in the English language, both verbal and written.
Ability to adapt with software updates and procedures.
Ability to handle and count inventory-related items.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Adult-Use Massachusetts Retail cannabis industry experience preferred.
Experience with Dutchie or other Seed-to-Sale POS experience is preferred.
Multilingual abilities to assist a diverse customer base is a plus.

Responsibilities

A key member of LRP's Retail Leadership Team.
Shift supervision of all CSR's, Guest Relations Reps, Fill Associates. May supervise Inventory Associates.
Assist with training of all CSR roles (Checkout Associate, Floor Sales Associate, Guest Relations, and Fulfillment Associate).
Assist with training dispensary employees how to accurately educate customers and consumers on products they are purchasing and/or express interest in, strain information, options, methods, effectiveness for specific ailments and cultivation methods by providing educational materials and resources as needed.
Lead or assist with dispensary pre-shift meetings and participate in discussions and provide suggestions for improving product availability, customer satisfaction and/or policies and procedures.
Assist in cash handling procedures as required.
Assist with opening, shift swap, and close of business procedures.
Promptly report customer complaints or employee incidents to the AGM or GM.
Contributes to the development of new concepts, policies, and procedures as necessary to perform job duties and tasks.
Maintain knowledge of all LRP products and services.
Maintain an in-depth industry wide knowledge of products and strains in Massachusetts.
Maintain a continuous state of alertness to ensure the highest safety standards for customers, fellow employees, products, and the facility.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge on state and local laws pertaining to adult-use marijuana and dispensing adult-use marijuana.
Follow established LRP policies and procedures at all times.
Additional duties as assigned.