Retail Associate – Budtender Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Overview The Retail Associate (Cannasseur) is responsible for sales and customer service within the retail dispensary, maintaining brand standards in customer interactions and working to support sales goals as directed by the Dispensary Manager. Retail Associates are responsible for operating within the Maine Adult Use program guidelines per East Coast Cannabis’ best practices

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate product specifications. Demonstrated ability to utilize basic retail sales techniques. Ability to work towards and achieve staged sales goals. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict accuracy on compliance tasks. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Must obtain and maintain the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Individual Identification Card (IIC).

Work Environment:

Indoor, climate-controlled retail store setting.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand for long shifts. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times. Must be able to work comfortably in tight spaces with respect to co-workers comfort zones at times. Outgoing personality, friendly and customer engaging, team forward perspectives.

Required Education/Experience:

High school diploma/GED Associates degree or higher preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. A minimum of 3 years customer service experience required. Sales, retail or restaurant experience preferred. Cannabis industry experience preferred. Salary $18 USD per hour Required Skills A minimum of 1 years in a customer service role in a retail or hospitality environment Minimum 21 years of age (or as required by state regulations) A minimum of a High School diploma is required Intermediate-level math skills Exceptional customer service skills Strong attention to detail and ability to solve and resolve problems in a calm, professional, and courteous manner Strong computer-based skills Dynamic interpersonal and communication skills Ability to stand for long periods of time Personal experience with cannabis Desired Skills About East Coast Cannabis East Coast Cannabis boasts two large state-of-the-art cultivation facilities where we nourish and craft the best cannabis cultivars. Our state-licensed kitchens use these cultivars to produce precise, consistent, and replicable cannabis-infused edible experiences to support an active or relaxed cannabis lifestyle. With infrastructure designed by cutting-edge engineers, our laboratory curates terpene-rich extracts for a variety of applications and consumer preferences. In our retail stores, you can find the latest cannabis accessory products, durable high-quality active apparel, and authentically Maine gear. Every East Coast Cannabis team member is experienced, skilled, and participates in ongoing training to maintain the most current methodologies and practical concepts in our industry. Benefits Employee discount Paid time off Employee Assistance Program Best in class industry experience Startup atmosphere with internal growth potential Equal opportunity employer East Coast Cannabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.