Overview:

Hempnotize Mississippi LLC is a medical retail cannabis company in Mississippi, with our first dispensary opening this Summer in Gulfport Mississippi. Hempnotize Mississippi LLC is committed to providing medical cannabis patients with excellent customer service and the best products. Our team consists of experienced and passionate cannabis entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to becoming an influential part of the cannabis industry in Mississippi.

About Us:

Hempnotize Mississippi, the premier dispensary in Mississippi, is seeking reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

We are looking for friendly, kind, hardworking candidates with excellent customer service skills and retail experience. Positive, energetic, and motivated candidates are encouraged to apply.

A Mississippi Medical Cannabis Work Permit is required to obtain this position. Experience in the industry and/or customer service is preferred. The ability to start ASAP and an open schedule will be given priority. Training is provided, and for the right candidate, there will be opportunities for growth and development within the company. Hempnotize Mississippi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees

Essential Functions, Duties, & Responsibilities:

Dispensary Agent/ Budtenders often serve as the face of the company - making an important first impression on patients, caregivers, & regulatory officials.

Under the direction of a Manager, Dispensary Agent/ Budtenders assist patients & caregivers, & are responsible for providing various support services that are essential in day-to-day dispensary operations.

The Dispensary Agent/ Budtender is responsible for interacting with, dispensing to, consulting, educating, & advising patients face-to-face & by phone, record-keeping, & assisting with inventory control.

The Dispensary Agent/ Budtender will be cross trained in all other departments including patient intake, consultations, order fulfillment, & other basic tasks.

A Dispensary Agent/ Budtender will provide product/services information to customers in our store. The best Bud Tenders are genuinely excited to help customers. They love to talk, and listen to customers.

- Serve as a core member of the sales team.

- Greets patients in person or on the phone.

- Perform consultations and dispense to patients in compliance with state and company regulations.

- Assist with fulfillment, inventory, and patient intake as needed.

- Provide patients with information on types, methods, and efficacy of various cannabis products (we do not provide medical advice).

- Stay informed about current inventory, new cannabis products on the market, and their medical uses through trade shows and research.

- Maintain licensure through the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.

- Stock accessory shelves and restock products and merchandise in the store.

- Greet patients, caregivers, and vendors with a positive attitude.

- Cross-check information between the state database and patient records to ensure accuracy and update records as necessary.

- Maintain patient records in compliance with state law and company policy.

- Answer questions about the law and the company from patients and others.

- Work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.

- Assist patients in selecting medical marijuana products and advise them about safe dosage and other aspects of cannabis use.

- Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment inside and outside the facility.

- Complete continued, ongoing cannabis education and training.

- Assist other departments as needed throughout the day.

- Ensure AV equipment displays proper content.

- Process customer payments using the dispensary's Point of Sale (POS) system.

- Accurately weigh, package, and label cannabis products.

- Verify customers' identification documents to confirm they are of legal age.

- Take inventory of cannabis products and ensure the sales floor is adequately stocked.

- Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction and meet sales targets.

- Prepare customers for their visit by answering questions about our products and services.

- Display products appropriately on shelves, walls, and displays.

- Check stock items regularly to ensure they are in good condition.

- Use cash register to process payments and handle inventory counts.

- Maintain cleanliness of the store during business hours.

- Work cooperatively with other personnel to ensure customer satisfaction.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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- This streamlined job description ensures clarity and conciseness, focusing on the essential responsibilities and requirements for the Dispensary Agent/Budtender role.

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Qualifications:

- Must be 21 years of age & comply with all local, state, & company regulations

- Previous sales experience

- Medical Cannabis Work Permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Health.

- High school diploma or GED.

- Sound knowledge of cannabis strains and their medicinal benefits.

- Outstanding organizational skills.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Effective communication skills.

- Exceptional customer service skills.

- Required to undergo a criminal background check & appropriate state badging (as directed by state ordinances)

o Class 1 misdemeanors & all felonies are disqualifying for the position

- United States Citizen, or authorized to work in the United States

- Live within 30 minutes of the Dispensary preferred

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced client-service intensive industry preferred, 1 year required

o Hospitality & retail sales backgrounds preferred

- Computer & equipment operations necessary for running an office/retail center (POS systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)

- Familiarity with history & varieties of medical marijuana preferred

- Outstanding phone & in-person customer service skills

- Thriving to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment with the ability to stay even keeled in periods of stress

- Demonstrated proactivity, flexibility, adaptability, & multi-tasking

- Ability to maintain confidentiality & ethical conduct

- Skill in accurate cash management & inventory control

- Strong written & oral interpersonal communication skills

- Ability to effectively plan & prioritize

- Ability to focus & attention to detail

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team

- Absolute reliability & honesty

- Reliable transportation

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment, characteristics, & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

- Retail environment involves frequent & prolonged standing at the POS station to ring up patients

- Intake of patients involves prolonged sitting at the check-in desk

- Daily retail tasks require frequent bending, crouching, or reaching to retrieve items from cabinets & present those items to patients

- Use of eye, hand, & finger coordination is required to check items against the invoice & place them into bags

- Additionally, visual verification is required to compare items sold to the patient’s invoice

- The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 20 lb. & move in a variety of positions.

Hours & Compensation:

Job Types:

- Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Starting at

Expected Hours:

- 15 – 40 hours per week

Benefits:

- To Be Determined (TBD)

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly Day Range:

- Monday to Friday

- Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

- Mississippi Cannabis Work Permit (Required)

Work Location:

- In person

Dispensary Associate - Medical Cannabis

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• MS Work Permit (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gulfport, MS 39507: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person