Job Mission:

The Retail Associate position will serve as an integral member of the daily operations team of the dispensary. The Retail Associate may be asked to assist in Curbside and Back of House depending on the business needs. The employee in this role will serve as the face of the dispensary, interacting with customers, cashiering, assisting with retail inventory, displays, working curbside or Intake. Retail Associates are friendly, compassionate cannabis professionals who guide customers through the process of understanding, selecting and purchasing cannabis products, such as flower, concentrates, edibles and topicals.

Essential Functions:

● Greet and acknowledge each customer as they enter and/or exit in a friendly, positive manner
● Serve as a point-of-contact for all customers visiting the dispensary.
● Assist with daily retail operations at the dispensary to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently
● Cashiers will use Point of Sale systems and be proactive in assisting customers who are using devices to shop and compare.
● Sell cannabis products and merchandise through customer service techniques and professional selling skills, including sharing of product knowledge and up-selling.
● Provide an exceptional customer experience for both digital, curbside and physical customers by listening and responding to customer needs
● Perform sales support functions such as timely processing of new receipts, damages, testers, and returns to vendors
● Assist with product and order fulfillment as assigned
● Attend product training classes and seminars and other training as needed
● Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are required
● Clean, professional appearance and hygiene are required
● Assist with store upkeep, including occasional light cleaning of surfaces and debris
● Other retail duties as assigned and trained

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

Education and Experience:
● High school diploma, GED or equivalent in experience is required
● Minimum 2 years customer service, retail or sales experience required
● Must be at least 21 years of age or older, as required by licensing
● Prior experience as a budtender, brand ambassador or similar role preferred

Skills and Abilities:
● Exceptional customer service and/or sales skills
● Knowledge of or interest in cannabis

● Strong teamwork and effective communication skills
● Reliability and trustworthiness
● Professional, presentable appearance and dress
● Basic business math, including counting change and products
● Ability to learn and use software and systems utilized at the dispensary.
● Extensive knowledge of or interest in cannabis including consumption methods, recreation and medical marijuana laws, strains and more

Physical Demands:
● The employee is frequently required to use hands to type, handle, feel
● The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk and hear
● The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or reach
● The employee must have the ability to occasionally safely lift and/or move a minimum of 30 lbs.

Values
● Authenticity: Grupo Flor cares about the people with whom we work and the communities in which we live. We believe that clear communication builds a better world than suspicion, and that transparency is the key to building trust and confidence in all that we do.

● Resourcefulness: Grupo Flor seeks individuals that are adaptive and creative, finding joy in connecting assets and ideas in novel ways that are not immediately apparent to others.

● Innovation: Grupo Flor seeks individuals that are excited to not only work in a new industry, but to create one.

This position is subject to E-Verify verification of eligibility to work in the United States. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

About Grupo Flor:
Grupo Flor is an ecosystem of cannabis companies based in Salinas, California that supports the entire supply chain of cannabis production, from real estate leasing and equipment financing to sound product manufacturing and retail operations. Grupo Flor seeks to elevate and legitimize the cannabis industry by pioneering a new business ecosystem of global companies and brands, and works to build leading cannabis companies that shape the future of the industry. For more information, visit our website here.

EEOC Policy Statement Legal compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): We are an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Redwood City, CA 94063: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person