Cannabis Budtender (Full-Time Including Nights & Weekends) Abington

Bud's Goods & Provisions Corp.; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bud's Goods & Provisions in Abington, MA is hiring a Sales Associate to guide guests through their cannabis retail experience. You will dispense cannabis products, operate the POS, and provide accurate information on product use and safety. A 21+ background check is required, with a flexible schedule and a focus on outstanding guest service.

Join a team that emphasizes compliance, community engagement, and a high-energy atmosphere while ensuring a safe, welcoming storefront for every guest.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and pass a background check.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to engage with diverse guests.
• Proficiency with POS transactions and basic product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and complete transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of cannabis products to tailor recommendations.
• Educate guests on cannabis varieties and consumption methods.
• Provide excellent service and maintain a clean, organized store environment.
• Assist with inventory receiving, labeling, packaging, and restocking.
• Support opening/closing procedures and monitor inventory levels.
• Work flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Stand for long hours and operate in a fast-paced retail setting.

Skills

Guest experience

Cash handling

Communication

Multilingual

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

POS system

Metrc

Job description

Requirements

All candidates MUST be age 21 or over and successfully complete a background check.

Bud's Goods & Provisions

Sales Associate

Requirements

All candidates MUST be age 21 or over and successfully complete a background check.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Ensure each guest feels comfortable by greeting and checking them in a timely manner and accurately performing transactions through the POS system
• Maintain an advanced understanding of all products to dispense cannabis and cannabis products that are tailored to each individual guest
• Take time to educate guests on the varieties of cannabis and cannabis-infused products
• Actively listen to each guest to provide the highest possible level of service
• A passion for, and deep understanding of, cannabis and being a part of a bigger picture to help and care for people
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well merchandised store environment
• Assist as needed in inventory receiving, management, labeling, packaging, and re-stocking

Core Competencies

• Effective in delivering a truly distinctive and hospitable guest experience
• A profound understanding of the required procedures to ensure that Bud's Goods & Provisions remains in compliance with all local, Department of Health and Cannabis Control Commission regulations
• An enthusiastic self-starter who can prioritize tasks, assist others and achieve maximum efficiency
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and moderately tech-savvy-to troubleshoot minor issues
• Proficient cash handling, math skills and attention to detail
• Customer-oriented with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong community awareness with the ability to connect with a diverse population
• Behavior management skills including the ability to remain effective and levelheaded under pressure
• Multilingual a Plus

Job Duties

• Dispensing cannabis and cannabis products following strict guidelines to remain in compliance with Cannabis Control Commission regulations at all times
• Becoming well-versed in Metrc and in using a point of sale (POS) to complete transactions
• Having an advanced expressive knowledge of cannabis and cannabis products and all the different consumption methods and storage requirements of all products on the menu
• Accurately making change for guests and following money handling protocols to manage a cash till and POS station
• Providing upbeat, engaging and efficient assistance to guests on the sales floor to maintain the flow of guests while providing optimal guest service
• Keeping the sales floor clean and organized
• Assisting with the opening and closing procedures
• Awareness of and communication about inventory levels and ensuring consistent availability to guests
• Performing additional tasks as directed by the Retail Management team
• Ongoing availability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business including morning, midday and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand for long hours, up to a 10-hour shift
• Effectively work in a retail or hospitality setting by having at least 2 years of experience
• Work successfully and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Mindful of guest flow and communicate any issues to Retail Management
• Safety awareness at all times
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions as needed
• All employees must be at least 21 years of age and pass a comprehensive background check

In-Depth

The Sales Associate guides the guest through their retail experience and dispenses cannabis and cannabis products in a sales transaction. This position is responsible for providing the exact product selected by the guest and maintaining compliance throughout the entire dispensing and sales experience. The Sales Associate is confidently able to answer guest questions about Cannabis use and administration and ensures an overall outstanding guest experience. The Sales Associate is supported by the other Sales Associates and is supervised by Assistant Retail Managers and the Retail Manager. The Sales Associate is our last line of defense in preventing sales to minors and theft. They remain diligent at their posts and aware of the products they are responsible for at all times.

The Sales Associate is a friendly and professional presence. They use terms for cannabis and cannabis products that represent the brand instead of common street slang. The Sales Associate knows the menu and has passionate cannabis-specific knowledge allowing them to confidently answer questions from our guests about such topics as strain lineage, instructions for use across all consumption methods, commonly known effects of each product, and where the product was sourced. The Sales Associate represents the values of our brand and is considered an ambassador of our brand both on and off the clock. The Sales Associate meets our guests well more than halfway and ensures an easy, informative sales experience. The Sales Associate will at times be assigned to the front desk or parking lot detail. They maintain a welcoming, high-energy demeanor throughout all interactions with guests, always focused on providing lasting positive feelings associated with their visit. They assist in controlling the pace and flow of the guests into the retail, following standard procedures as outlined in the procedural manual. The Sales Associate is able to communicate with a diverse guest population and must be able to engage in one-sided relationships where the guests feel as though the relationship,