Assistant Manager

Vangst; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangst is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a fast-paced cannabis retail facility in Colorado. You will oversee daily operations, drive sales, manage inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance while developing a high-performing team and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The role requires proven cannabis retail experience, strong leadership, and a track record of achieving revenue and customer satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Strong cannabis retail experience required.
• Experience in a dispensary or cannabis retail environment preferred.
• Proven inventory management experience.
• Strong understanding of cannabis compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience coaching, developing, and holding employees accountable.
• Assistant Manager experience encouraged for growth to Store Manager.
• Experience with social media, local marketing, and/or customer acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily retail operations and ensure the store runs efficiently and effectively.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing retail team.
• Manage employee scheduling, attendance, performance, and day-to-day accountability.
• Create a positive, welcoming, and knowledgeable customer experience.
• Ensure all employees follow company policies, procedures, and cannabis regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable state and local cannabis laws and regulations.
• Oversee inventory management, including receiving, stocking, organization, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify product needs to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Ensure accurate completion of all retail, inventory, and compliance documentation.
• Review sales performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, customer retention, and overall store performance.
• Support promotions, product launches, and in-store initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and the local cannabis community.
• Support social media initiatives and customer acquisition efforts.
• Monitor customer feedback and address concerns professionally.
• Communicate store needs and performance with corporate/leadership teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and compliant retail environment.
• Lead by example and promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture.

Skills

Cannabis retail experience

Dispenser operations

Inventory management

Compliance knowledge

Leadership & coaching

Assistant Manager experience

Social media & local marketing

Customer acquisition

Communication skills

Organization & problem solving

Detail oriented

Lead by example

Job description

Store ManagerPosition Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Store Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced cannabis retail facility. The Store Manager will be responsible for overseeing retail operations, leading and developing the store team, maintaining compliance, managing inventory, and creating an exceptional customer experience.

The ideal candidate has strong cannabis retail experience and understands what it takes to operate a successful, compliant dispensary. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager who is ready to take the next step into a Store Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily retail operations and ensure the store runs efficiently and effectively.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing retail team.
• Manage employee scheduling, attendance, performance, and day-to-day accountability.
• Create a positive, welcoming, and knowledgeable customer experience.
• Ensure all employees follow company policies, procedures, and cannabis regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable state and local cannabis laws and regulations.
• Oversee inventory management, including receiving, stocking, organization, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with leadership to identify product needs and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Ensure accurate completion of all required retail, inventory, and compliance documentation.
• Review sales performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, customer retention, and overall store performance.
• Support promotions, product launches, and in-store initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and the local cannabis community.
• Support social media initiatives and customer acquisition efforts to increase store awareness and traffic.
• Monitor customer feedback and address concerns professionally and effectively.
• Partner with corporate/leadership teams to communicate store needs, performance, staffing, and operational challenges.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and compliant retail environment.
• Lead by example and promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture.

Key Requirements

• Strong cannabis retail experience.
• Previous experience in a dispensary or cannabis retail environment.
• Proven inventory management experience.
• Strong understanding of cannabis compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience coaching, developing, and holding employees accountable.
• Assistant Manager experience with a desire to take the next step into a Store Manager role is highly encouraged.
• Experience with social media, local marketing, and/or customer acquisition.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to lead by example and create a positive customer and employee experience.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands cannabis retail and knows how to balance excellent customer service with strong operational execution. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing people, inventory, compliance, and sales while also taking an active role in growing the store's customer base.

If you're an experienced cannabis Assistant Manager or Store Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a retail operation and grow with a team, we'd love to hear from you.

About Vangst:
Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.
Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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