Budtender / Flex employee

•PLEASE NOTE•Go through the proper hiring process through Indeed only. Do not call our stores, our budtenders are busy assisting customers. This position's schedule is one Saturday shift in our Portland store, Sunday & Monday shifts in our Windham store, with an option to add a Production shift in our Windham Production Facility for those who want full time.

Position:

Medical & Adult Use Dispensary Retail Sales Associate (Budtender) / Flex Employee Purpose & Aim A Retail Sales Associate is responsible for all sales activities and sales associate job duties, from greeting customers, answering questions, offering assistance, suggesting items, lending opinions and providing product information. They are also responsible for properly packaging and labeling products for the retail floor. Individual responsibilities as a Retail Sales Associate may include demonstrating outstanding customer service and selling skills, keeping the selling floor stocked with merchandise, assisting in display of merchandise, keeping digital inventory up to date, or organizing the selling floor and stock areas. A Retail Sale Associate must process payments by totaling purchases; processing cash and store or other credit cards. Must also be able to deal with customer refunds courteously and professionally. Maintains a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm reflecting store's commitment to our customer. Develops product knowledge by reading current vendor tags and pamphlets and attending training classes in order to communicate it to the customer. Stays current with promotional events and sales. A Retail Sale Associate must learn and demonstrate the ability to package and label all products for the sales floor. The following list is not mutually exclusive or collectively exhaustive, but is meant to give guidance regarding packaging and labeling duties:

Flower:

Properly weigh, jar, and label appropriately

Edibles:

Properly package and/or label appropriately

Prerolls:

Properly prepare the flower, setup and fill rolling machine, finish and package

Concentrates:

Properly weigh and label appropriately Key Duties & Responsibilities To properly educate the customer on the various types of cannabis products available and assist the customer with the purchase of medicine. To always adhere to the rules put forth by the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy. To build and maintain a positive relationship with company patients. To ensure there are no cannabis or tobacco sales to minors. To ensure Trip Tickets are always filed. To properly carry out the opening and closing duties. To properly create categories and items in the POS system. To be able to create and print display case cards. Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices. Proficient in verbal and written English language. Knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements. Solid communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and effectively communicate with customers, peers and management. Telephone and sales etiquette. Ability to multi-task, while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business. Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision.

Physical demands:

This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for at least two consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing ladders. Customer service focus. Enthusiastic, friendly and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service. Available to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Retail Sales Associate Top Skills & Proficiencies Customer service Organization Sales Merchandising Product knowledge Merchandising Basic math Dependability Attention to detail Time management Team player Written and verbal communication Interpersonal skills Problem solving High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred. Personal and Other Duties & Responsibilities To actively keep updated with the company's services and programs. To develop yourself wherever possible by attending courses, meetings, training events, workshops and seminars, in order to not only develop yourself but also the company. To demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills including report writing skills. To be highly self - motivated and organized. To ensure effective customer care skills. A recognition and regard for observing confidentiality. The capacity to work as part of a team. An ability to work on own initiative and meet set timescales. General housekeeping duties. To display the Company's core values at all times. All employees have a responsibility for ensuring they undertake their duties in full accordance with the company policies and procedures. Equality and Diversity All employees must ensure equality of opportunity and must not discriminate against learners/employers or potential learners/employers, visitors, colleagues by reason of their age, disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. It is the responsibility of employees to promote equal opportunity and recognition of diversity on behalf of the company throughout the workplace. Health and Safety All employees have a legal duty of care to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, and of other persons. All employees have a responsibility to cooperate and report anything that may affect one's health and safety. No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare. Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship All employees have a duty of care to promote the seven key themes within the company and to our customers; identity and culture, the natural environment, wealth and poverty, health, climate change, consumption and waste and choices and decisions.' '

Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off Application Question(s): Have you worked in a cannabis retail position before? If so - what company and for how long? Do you currently have an active RIC or IIC? How would you rate your cannabis product knowledge in comparison to an educated and seasoned budtender?

Experience:

Retail:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person