Retail Training Specialist

Curaleaf•Las Vegas, NV

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. Retail Training Specialist – Western Region Location: Las Vegas, NV The candidate in this role will be required to travel 50-70% of the time throughout the NV, ND and UT regions, and will be working on-site at our corporate office when not traveling. Compensation is negotiable and will be based on qualifications and experience. About the Role: Are you passionate about training others and making a real impact at the store level? Join Curaleaf as a Retail Training Specialist and help shape the guest experience across our retail footprint. In this field-based role, you’ll bring national training strategies to life by supporting Store and District Managers through hands-on coaching, engaging facilitation, and performance-driven insights. You’ll be the critical connection between our learning programs and the customer experience, driving consistency, elevating performance, and fueling growth from the ground up.

Requirements

A tenacious, curious mindset - you’re flexible, adaptable, and always eager to learn.
Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-energy retail environments where priorities shift quickly.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in store operations, retail training, or leadership development.
At least 2 years of experience as a Retail Store Manager.
The ability to collaborate, influence, and build alignment across departments — even when navigating competing priorities.
A calm, confident, and solutions-oriented approach, especially when things get hectic.
A people-first attitude with a natural ability to build trust through clear, honest communication.
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, you know how to connect with team members at every level and inspire action.
An entrepreneurial spirit and a strategic mindset, you don’t just follow the playbook, you help rewrite it.
Self-starter energy with strong time management and organizational chops.
A coachable mindset with a genuine desire to grow the brand by developing and empowering others.
Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to stay organized while supporting teams nationwide.
Solid tech skills - you’re comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) or training platforms like Cornerstone.
Experience with tools like Tableau or PowerBI

Responsibilities

Be a champion of Curaleaf’s culture, mission, values, and products, and share that energy with every team you train.
Deliver in-store and virtual training sessions that focus on product knowledge, guest experience, and sales strategies.
Reinforce training through regular store visits, live coaching, and on-the-floor support, helping teams turn learning into action.
Collaborate closely with Store and District Managers to identify development opportunities and offer scalable, practical training solutions.
Build strong, positive relationships with store teams, field leaders, and senior stakeholders to ensure training translates into real performance outcomes.
Facilitate the rollout of our national training curriculum for both new and existing store teams.
Support cross-functional initiatives by partnering with other departments to ensure our training content stays fresh, relevant, and aligned with business goals.
Track and report on training effectiveness, offering feedback to continuously improve our programs.
Contribute to operational excellence by optimizing training delivery and helping drive revenue through best-in-class retail practices.
Travel extensively (50–70%) to support teams across the country — this role is for someone who thrives on the move.
Pitch in on other training and development duties as needed — we’re a team that supports each other.