Cannabis Retail Assistant Manager - Lead & Develop Team

Minnesota-Cannabis-Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

EAP

ESST

Holiday pay

Job summary

Minnesota Cannabis Services is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily dispensary operations, manage staff, cash, and inventory, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will mentor budtenders, oversee customer experience, and drive performance while upholding all state regulations and internal SOPs. This role offers growth in a highly regulated industry with strong leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of retail, hospitality, or customer service experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Cannabis industry experience a plus — not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment.
• Proficiency with POS systems and inventory software; cannabis seed-to-sale experience a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Must meet all state requirements for employment in a licensed cannabis facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure adherence to all SOPs and company policies.
• Manage shift coverage, staffing adjustments, and timesheet accuracy.
• Ensure full compliance with all state cannabis regulations and internal procedures.
• Support change management implementations and ensure SOP updates are communicated and trained to all staff.
• Open and close petty cash banks; reconcile EOD cash reports and manage POS/cash accuracy.
• Receive deliveries and process vendor returns; restock products and maintain inventory levels.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of retail employees; complete incident reports and performance documentation.
• Set the standard for compliant customer service on the floor and coach staff in product knowledge and service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

POS proficiency

Inventory software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Staff training

Job description

Minnesota Cannabis Services is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily dispensary operations, manage staff, cash, and inventory, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will mentor budtenders, oversee customer experience, and drive performance while upholding all state regulations and internal SOPs. This role offers growth in a highly regulated industry with strong leadership opportunities.