Cannabis Dispensary Budtender — Customer Experience Pro

Ayr Wellness; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayr Wellness is seeking a Budtender to deliver an extraordinary customer experience in our New Jersey cannabis store. You will explain product benefits, assist customers, and support the management team in daily operations while complying with state regulations.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in retail or customer service, is at least 21, and can work nights and weekends. You will help keep the dispensary organized, welcoming, and focused on a safe, compliant shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Able to pass all background checks as required by state cannabis agency.
• Availability to work retail schedule that includes nights and weekends.
• Prior customer service experience in hospitality, pharmacy, customer services, or retail environment.
• Must stay current and adhere to all policies and regulations of the state cannabis agency
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge, expertise, guidance, and a personalized experience to each customer by explaining the potential benefits of the Premium Cannabis products offered.
• Ensures customer questions or concerns are resolved quickly and completely. Communicate any requests or unresolved concerns to management immediately.
• Accountable for accurately receiving, coordinating, and fulfilling customer orders by utilizing the Point of Sale (POS) and inventory tracking systems in compliance with company, local, and state policies.
• Adapts to varied sales volume and stays active by initiating continued learning activities, creating an engaging environment, and assisting in keeping the dispensary properly stocked, clean, tidy, and in operating order, while keeping a “Customer first” acuity.
• Meets/exceeds day-to-day sales metrics by following the customer experience selling cycle with tailored product suggestions. This includes meeting individual and team-centric sales targets within each dispensary.
• Assist management staff in ensuring all procedures are being followed to reflect regulatory and compliance standards.
• Fosters a positive work environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect, while perpetuating a curiosity for “everything cannabis”.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Store Lead.
• Take pride in the appearance of the store by ensuring all areas, including restrooms, are consistently clean, safe, and guest-ready.

Skills

Customer Obsessed

Adaptable / Flexible

Learning on the Fly

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Ayr Wellness is seeking a Budtender to deliver an extraordinary customer experience in our New Jersey cannabis store. You will explain product benefits, assist customers, and support the management team in daily operations while complying with state regulations.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in retail or customer service, is at least 21, and can work nights and weekends. You will help keep the dispensary organized, welcoming, and focused on a safe, compliant shopping experience.