La Mota Cannabis Retail Store - Manager

Job description: Company La Mota

Full-Time | Leadership Role | Open Availability Required

Position Overview

La Mota is seeking a high-performing, accountable, and results-driven Store Manager to lead daily dispensary operations. This role carries full responsibility for store performance, compliance, team development, and operational execution.

The Store Manager is accountable for sales growth, inventory accuracy, production standards, staff leadership, and regulatory adherence. This individual sets the tone for culture, discipline, and customer experience while driving measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales & Performance Leadership

• Own store-level revenue goals, KPIs, and profitability targets.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales trends to drive growth.
• Execute promotions, loyalty initiatives, and in-house brand campaigns.
• Monitor AOV, unit movement, and margin performance.
• Develop strategies to increase repeat business and customer retention.

2. Team Leadership & Accountability

• Recruit, train, and develop budtenders and keyholders.
• Enforce task completion, production targets, and service standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching sessions.
• Build a culture of professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling to support business needs.

3. Compliance & Audit Oversight

• Maintain strict adherence to all state and local cannabis regulations.
• Ensure 100% compliance with ID verification, transaction accuracy, and inventory documentation.
• Lead internal audits and prepare for state inspections.
• Monitor METRC accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies immediately.

4. Inventory & Production Management

• Oversee inventory counts, receiving, and reconciliation.
• Ensure preroll production goals are met daily and consistently.
• Monitor back-of-house organization and security standards.
• Manage aging inventory strategies and product rotation.
• Protect store margins through proper pricing execution.

5. Operational Excellence

• Oversee opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and brand-aligned store presentation.
• Ensure POS accuracy and cash handling standards.
• Basic IT troubleshooting skills, including setting up bluetooth and network connections (scanners, internet, Zebra, and receipt printers)
• Maintain proper documentation in Google Drive and company systems.
• Collaborate with district and executive leadership.

6. Customer Experience

• Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Address escalated customer concerns professionally.
• Ensure a welcoming, compliant, and elevated retail environment.
• Promote brand loyalty and in-house product education.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years retail management experience (cannabis preferred).
• Strong leadership presence and team-building skills.
• Experience with inventory management and compliance-heavy environments.
• Ability to analyze sales data and implement strategy.
• Experience using POS systems and Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Forms).
• Strong organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.

Licensing Requirements

• Active OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit required (Oregon, USA)
• Active Food Handlers Certificate (New Mexico, USA)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Tip eligibility
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Leadership development
• Advancement within a multi-state cannabis organization

Job Type

• Full-Time

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• 40 hours per week
• Open availability availability required

Location Requirement

• Candidates must reside within 25 miles of the store location.

Work Location

• In-person

Who Thrives in This Role

This role is ideal for individuals who:

• Take ownership of numbers and outcomes.

• Hold their teams accountable while building morale.

• Value structure, compliance, and operational discipline.

• Want to grow into District Manager or executive leadership roles.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Do you have open availabilty?

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20