An Assistant Retail Store Manager provides support to the Manager of a retail store, either an independent business or a store that is part of a large retail chain. May have primary responsibility for hiring and training retail sales staff. Reviews and monitors merchandise sales, inventory and prices, and directs advertising and promotions. Supervises sales, warehouse, cleaning, maintenance and security staff and prepares work schedules. Responsible for resolving customer complaints.
About Social Dispensary Social Dispensary is Colorado's best dispensary. We are not a faceless chain. We are people who care about the plant, our customers, and the neighborhoods we serve, and we lead with education, hospitality, and a genuine love for the work. We invest in our people. Our dispensary management team is the backbone of daily store operations: the ones who keep the floor running, coach budtenders in real time, and make sure every shift reflects who we are. The Opportunity We are hiring an Assistant Manager for our Reunion (Commerce City) cannabis dispensary. You will work side by side with the General Manager, running shifts, supporting the team, and keeping the store operating smoothly day-to-day. This is a hands-on retail leadership role. You will be on the floor, coaching budtenders and solving problems as they come. You will report to the store General Manager, with support from our Operations Manager. If you thrive in fast-paced retail, love coaching a team, and want to grow your career in Colorado cannabis, this is your seat. This role requires open availability and includes closing the store at least 3-5 nights per week. What You'll Do Support the General Manager in daily dispensary operations: open and close, cash handling, and MED compliance Run shifts independently, including full coverage when the GM is off-site Coach and develop budtenders through hands-on shift management Monitor store KPIs (ticket size, traffic, conversion) and execute plans to improve them Assist with inventory management and audits Build community presence through local outreach and grassroots marketing Step in as acting manager when needed
What We're Looking For Must-haves:
2+ years of management experience in retail, restaurant, or hospitality A track record of holding people accountable, supporting culture, and keeping shifts running Strong communicator with your team, customers, and leadership 21 or older Valid Colorado MED Employee License, or the ability to obtain one before starting Flexible schedule with the ability to cover shifts on an on-call basis
Nice-to-haves:
Prior cannabis retail experience in a licensed dispensary Experience with Dutchie POS or a similar cannabis or retail POS system Genuine excitement about cannabis: the industry, the culture, and the customers
Compensation Base Pay:
$21/hr, plus tips and bonuses (tip and bonus upside can be significant)
Growth Path:
Clear path into a General Manager role for the right candidate
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance; employee discount; paid time off per company policy Why Social Dispensary A growing Colorado cannabis company, not a corporate conglomerate Real career pathing: strong Assistant Managers move into store GM roles Leadership that is accessible, communicative, and invested in your success A team that genuinely cares about the plant and the community A stable, multi-location dispensary operator with an established operational foundation Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee discount Paid time off
Work Location:
In person — Reunion, Commerce City, CO Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Social Dispensary Reunion is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance