Assistant Store Manager (Proper Brands)

Vireo; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discount program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Proper is hiring an Assistant Store Manager for the Festus-West location. This full-time, non-exempt role supports daily dispensary operations, regulatory compliance, and profitability while leading a team of Patient Care Specialists.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong communication, knowledge of Missouri cannabis laws, and a background in cannabis retail. Prior management and retail experience are preferred, with the possibility of internal advancement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Missouri cannabis laws and ability to obtain Missouri Agent ID.
• 21+ years of age and valid driver's license with clean MV record.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail oriented.
• Understanding of cannabis strains (Sativa/Indica/Hybrids) and product knowledge.
• 3+ years retail/guest services; 2+ years in a management role (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of cannabis retail experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in daily dispensary operations and profitability.
• Collaborate to implement company policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial and operational goals are supported by staff.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Support audits of POS, inventory, and security systems for compliance.
• Review daily cannabis counts and recordkeeping.
• Maintain compliance with local/state regulations and vendor knowledge.
• Create weekly staff schedules and oversee patient care.
• Lead budtenders and supervise dispensary team; serve as role model.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Regulatory compliance

People development

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cannabis product knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

POS systems

Inventory audits

Security system knowledge

Job description

At Proper, we have a team of extremely talented & capable individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and skill sets. We are excited to share an opportunity to fill the role of Assistant Store Manager at our Festus -West location. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position is open to our internal employees. Please note that prior leadership and retail experience is required.

Qualified candidates will go through an onsite interview with the hiring manager/s and may go through an assessment. Feedback from current managers will also be taken into hiring consideration.

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for assisting the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the dispensary in compliance with state and local rules and regulations, as well as the overall profitability of the dispensary. This position handles the needs of all patients, and also develops and manages a team of Patient Care Specialists with a passion for medical cannabis. This position is responsible for upholding Proper Cannabis’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Store Manager to implement and manage company and dispensary best practices, policies, and procedures;
• Partnering with the store manager to ensure that all financial and operational goals are achieved and supported by the staff;
• Ensuring that all management, inventory, purchasing, and financial reports are up to date, accurate and readily accessible;
• Assisting with all POS, inventory, and security system audits to ensure the dispensary is in full compliance with state regulations;
• Performing daily counts of all cannabis and cannabis related products in the dispensary;
• Assisting in the oversight of the dispensary’s compliance with local and state regulations;
• Receiving orders and deliveries and recording quantities and timing;
• Ensuring all safety protocols and procedures are followed by all team members and patients;
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of all store vendors, products, strains, and industry trends;
• Creating weekly schedules;
• Assists in the oversight of customer relations and patient care;
• Assists in the management the dispensary team, including patient care specialists (budtenders);
• Serving as a role model and resource for dispensary staff concerning products and services, policies, procedures, industry news and changes in regulations;

Qualifications

The following education, skills and experience are required for this role:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Missouri and local cannabis laws;
• Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID;
• Must be 21 years of age or older;
• Valid Driver’s License & Clear MV report based on company MV requirements;
• Strong leadership and team management skills;
• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Thorough understanding of the medicinal implications and effects of strains including Sativa, Indica, and Hybrids.

The following education, skills and experience are preferred for this role:

• 3+ years in retail and guest services;
• 2+ years of experience in a management environment;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field;
• 2+ years of cannabis retail experience

Compensation

$19/hr + Tips

Environment

This position requires the ability to reach, bend, stoop, sit, and stand, and carry and lift up to 30 lbs. The work environment is an environmentally controlled retail store. This position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support
• Employee discount program
• Paid parental leave

The information provided in this job advertisement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.