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Introduction:
Are you passionate about cannabis and providing top-notch customer service? Join our dynamic team in the Twin Cities as a Budtender. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys engaging with customers, educating them about cannabis products, and ensuring a seamless shopping experience. We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are committed to providing excellent service and maintaining a clean, welcoming retail environment.
Responsibilities:
- Customer Service: Engage with customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, providing recommendations and information on cannabis products.
- Product Knowledge: Understand and educate customers about different cannabis products, including strains, consumption methods, and effects.
- Sales and Transactions: Process sales, accept payment, and provide receipts to customers.
- Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining inventory levels, conducting inventory counts, and ensuring product availability.
- Compliance: Adhere to all state and local cannabis regulations, including age verification, responsible sales practices, and product labeling.
- Store Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the retail space, ensuring a welcoming environment for customers.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other budtenders and management to provide a seamless customer experience.
Qualifications:
- Certifications and Compliance:Cannabis Compliance Certification (specific to the state/region, e.g., Minnesota Cannabis Compliance Certification)
- Age-verification training
- Experience: Prior experience in customer service or retail is preferred but not mandatory.
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of cannabis products and effects.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Experience in the cannabis industry or other retail settings.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and strong attention to detail.
- Full-Time: Typically 30-40 hours per week.
- Shifts: May include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with varying start and end times.
- Availability: Flexibility to work weekends and holidays, as the retail environment often requires coverage on peak shopping days.
Salary & Benefits:
- Minimum Salary: $12.00 per hour
- Average Salary: $15.00 per hour
- Maximum Salary: $18.00 per hour
- Location Adjustments: Salaries may vary based on the specific location within the Twin Cities. Urban areas like Minneapolis may offer slightly higher wages compared to suburban or rural areas due to the cost of living differences.
- Benefits:Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for raises
- Employee discounts on cannabis products
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
If you're ready to join a growing industry and contribute to an exciting team, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
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Job Summary:
As a Budtender, you will be responsible for guiding customers through their cannabis shopping experience, helping them find products that best suit their needs and preferences. This role requires strong customer service skills, a deep understanding of cannabis products, and adherence to Missouri state regulations. The ideal Budtender is friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about delivering a positive and compliant experience for every customer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer Service: Greet customers warmly and create a welcoming environment. Engage with customers to understand their needs, answer questions, and provide personalized recommendations.
- Product Expertise: Stay up-to-date on all cannabis products offered, including flower, edibles, tinctures, concentrates, and accessories. Educate customers on product types, effects, methods of consumption, and safe usage practices.
- Sales Support: Assist customers in selecting products based on their preferences and needs, providing guidance on effects and dosages. Ensure all sales are within Missouri’s legal purchasing limits.
- Compliance: Adhere strictly to Missouri’s cannabis regulations, including ID verification, age restrictions, purchase limits, and any other compliance requirements. Remain informed about changes to state regulations and store policies.
- POS Operation & Cash Handling: Process transactions accurately using the POS system, manage cash and card payments, and follow all store procedures for secure transactions.
- Inventory Assistance: Support inventory management by restocking shelves, organizing displays, and ensuring accurate product counts as needed.
- Store Maintenance: Ensure the dispensary is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards. Follow all sanitation protocols and maintain a safe shopping environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Age: Must be at least 21 years old, per Missouri state law.
- Cannabis Knowledge: Previous experience in the cannabis industry or a strong interest in learning about cannabis products and trends is preferred.
- Customer Service Experience: 1+ years in retail, hospitality, or another customer-facing role is preferred.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain products clearly to a diverse range of customers.
- Compliance-Focused: Understanding of Missouri cannabis regulations (or willingness to learn) and a commitment to following all legal requirements.
- Dependability: Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Competitive hourly wage
- Employee discount on products
- Opportunities for training and growth within the cannabis industryAdvancement potential within the company