Company Overview:

NUG’s mission is to normalize the cannabis experience so that adult consumers (age 21 ) may use cannabis as they choose without shame or embarrassment. NUG believes in the scientifically verified healing properties of cannabis. NUG also supports the responsible adult use of cannabis for enjoyment. We value our employees and understand their well-being is critical to the company’s success.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Store Manager to oversee daily operations at our newest and first New York NUG retail store. The ideal candidate will have a background in shift management, restaurant, and team management.

General Duties

• Provide clear communication and set expectations to staff.
• Manage store staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Maintaining and promoting a positive work environment.
• Handle customers and employee requests appropriately.
• Adhere to all cannabis state-specific regulations and laws, execute and enforce compliance efforts.
• Following all SOPs in the dispensary environment across departments.
• Assist in training and management of employees.
• Facilitate meetings to disseminate critical information to floor leads, inventory, and other staff.

Cash Handling

• Preparing cash reports. Auditing Cash.
• Balancing cash registers, and researching discrepancies if needed

Marketing/Merchandising

• Setting strategies for growth for the store. Developing and implementing marketing and merchandising strategies.
• Working knowledge of P&L and retail business operations.
• Running product and sales reports and looking at analytical trends.

Staff Education/Training

• Ensure all new hires are properly onboarded and trained using NUG SOPs.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
• Enrolling new hires in Learn Brands.
• Scheduling and facilitating product/brand education and training.

Promotions and Vendor Relationship Management

• Schedule and facilitate In-store demos.
• Design and program weekly and vendor deals. Reference NUG deals and competitions sheet and keep track of and turn deals on/off as needed. Be able to pull discount reports for vendors when needed.
• Forward order invoices to inventory staff and keep track of promo products and associated promotions.

Data Reporting

• Pull discount reports for reimbursement.
• Pull weekly reports for desired KPIs for the store and share them in the weekly retail management meeting.
• Investigate any discrepancies in store sales data.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience in Cannabis culture
• Must be reliable and dependable with a good work ethic
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Additional Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and time management
• Must be able to adapt to changes in work environment
• Must be detail oriented and take directions well
• Must have knowledge of medical cannabis, related vocabulary, and product offered

Working Conditions:

This position will work in an office/retail store environment with a controlled temperature and may have to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, sit for extended periods of time, use hands and fingers for data entry, some lifting, squatting, bending, some pushing and pulling.

NUG is An Equal Opportunity Employer That Values Diversity

NUG is committed, in compliance with applicable laws, to fostering a workplace that welcomes and embraces diversity. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply. NUG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Yonkers, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person