Retail District Manager - Florida
About The Position
Viridian Staffing’s Client is seeking a seasoned and people-focused District Manager to oversee a network of licensed cannabis retail stores throughout Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your multi-unit retail leadership experience into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. economy. You’ll play a key role in guiding store teams, scaling operations, and ensuring every location delivers exceptional service while remaining fully compliant with Florida’s cannabis regulations. This client is looking for a collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about developing high-performing teams. You’ll be tasked with leading day-to-day operations across multiple stores—partnering closely with store management to drive revenue, streamline processes, and create a consistent, values-driven customer and employee experience across all locations. You’ll serve as the connective thread between corporate leadership and in-store execution. From inventory and staffing to performance reviews and compliance audits, you’ll have full ownership over the operational rhythm of each retail location in your district. You’ll visit stores regularly, empowering managers with coaching, data-driven performance insights, and clear strategies to elevate the customer experience and team culture. You’ll also ensure all locations stay ahead of regulatory requirements—conducting audits, monitoring store-level procedures, and responding quickly to any compliance concerns. Beyond operations, you’ll play a critical role in helping the client meet their growth goals by activating marketing strategies, launching promotional initiatives, and driving top-line sales performance.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of multi-unit retail leadership experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be and remain compliant with all applicable cannabis laws and licensing requirements
- Must successfully pass background and fingerprinting checks as required by state regulations
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in cannabis or another highly regulated industry
- Strong understanding of compliance and operational protocols
- Comfortable coaching and developing store-level leaders
- Comfortable communicating across teams
- Adapting quickly to shifting priorities
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience opening new retail locations
- Experience scaling regional operations
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Background in retail analytics
- Background in sales forecasting
- Background in training program design
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations across multiple stores
- Partner closely with store management to drive revenue, streamline processes, and create a consistent, values-driven customer and employee experience
- Serve as the connective thread between corporate leadership and in-store execution
- Have full ownership over the operational rhythm of each retail location in your district, including inventory, staffing, performance reviews, and compliance audits
- Visit stores regularly, empowering managers with coaching, data-driven performance insights, and clear strategies
- Ensure all locations stay ahead of regulatory requirements through audits and monitoring of store-level procedures
- Respond quickly to any compliance concerns
- Activate marketing strategies, launch promotional initiatives, and drive top-line sales performance
- Guide store teams and scale operations
- Ensure every location delivers exceptional service while remaining fully compliant with Florida’s cannabis regulations
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
