Budtenderretail Sales Associate Apply
THE Dispensary is the largest hemp-derived cannabinoid dispensary in the nation – that aims to educate and break the stigma, professionally and safely, when it comes to cannabis. All of THE Dispensary products can be purchased without a medical card which provides a significant competitive advantage in the cannabis industry to fulfill THE Dispensary’s mission: Bring comfort and quality to the world – one cannabinoid at a time.
THE Dispensary’s vison is to normalize cannabis and provide the finest naturally derived cannabinoid products. THE Dispensary’s first location was opened in Appleton, WI in November 2020. Since then they have rapidly grown to 20 stores covering four states with 100+ team members. And they’re not stopping there…Join THE Dispensary as they work together to WEEDUCATE the world!
Are you a “people person”? Do you enjoy helping customers? Your next opportunity as a Budtender checks all the right boxes. Create your career by connecting and building trust with others to normalize a traditional taboo topic…cannabis. You’ll lean on our training and scientifically backed resources to steer customers towards products that will help them with their desired outcomes from consuming THE Dispensary products.
Do you have the right mix of character traits we look for in a budtender?
- Problem solver
- Ambitious
- Teamwork
- Reliable
- Customer-minded
- Enthusiastic
We offer opportunities for advancement and leadership based upon your desired goals. We love to promote from within!
Budtender > Key Holder > Assistant Store Manager > Store Manager > Regional Retail Sales Manager
Requirements
The Budtender is essentially a retail salesperson who will assist customers with purchasing merchandise. Candidates with strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome and leave satisfied will succeed in this role.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Greets and interacts with customers.
- Consults with customers to understand their needs and preferences related to merchandise.
- Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customer’s needs.
- Answers customer’s questions about merchandise.
- Assists customers with purchase decisions.
- Inform customers about discounts and special offers.
- Retrieves merchandise from sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations, places special orders.
- Collects payment using the store point of sale system.
- Processes returns and exchanges.
- Provide customer feedback to Store Manager.
- Stay up-to-date with new products/services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent active listening skills.
- Excellent sales and customer service skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold.
- Ability to anticipate customers’ needs.
- Ability to recommend merchandise to customers.
- Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store’s point-of-sale system.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
Additional Requirements:
- Must pass any and all required background checks.
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2 years previous retail experience preferred.
Benefits
- Weekly payroll periods.
- On the job training provided.
- Employee discount.
- Monthly store bonus payment program
- Health/Dental/Vision/Short-Term Disability/Sponsored Term Life Insurance after completion of probationary period (full-time employees only).
- Paid time off after completion of probationary period (full-time employees only).