Dispensary Sales Associate

STIIIZY; El Cerrito (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for part-time and full-time employees

Paid training

Employee discounts

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

STIIIZY in El Cerrito, California, is seeking a Sales Associate to act as a brand ambassador in the recreational cannabis market. Your role will involve advising customers on product selection and creating exceptional experiences.

Ideal candidates are a minimum of 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. This position requires strong customer service skills and open availability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Preference for candidates with open availability.
• Ability to work weekend days is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as brand ambassadors throughout the store.
• Advise customers on product selection.
• Drive customer visit goals and sales metrics.

Skills

Customer service skills

Advanced cannabis knowledge

Team player

Ability to handle cash transactions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Management team, Sales Associates act as brand ambassadors within and outside the store to ensure the company’s success in the recreational cannabis market. They advise customers on suitable products, build authentic relationships, and work collaboratively to meet sales goals and business metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a team player and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Exceed expectations by aligning with the company’s mission of providing an ultimate one‑stop shop cannabis experience.
• Promote a culture of positive interactions that reflects the company’s core values.
• Advise customers on product selection based on needs, preferences, budgets, and strain responses.
• Demonstrate advanced cannabis knowledge and curate experiences that go beyond expectations.
• Create intentional customer experiences and exceed expectations through exceptional service.
• Drive customer visit goals and increase returning customers while achieving sales and business metrics.
• Pick and pack orders.
• Accurately handle cash transactions using the point‑of‑sale system and maintain precise registers.
• Seek opportunities to contribute to and improve business results daily.
• Adhere to all company training, operational standards, and procedures.
• Be knowledgeable about company communications, rollouts, directives, and procedures.
• Abide by all company policies and programs.
• Compliance with all legislative requirements of cannabis retailers, including federal, state, and DCC laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma.
• Preference for candidates with open availability.
• Open availability defined as the ability to work all required hours, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.
• All employees must be able to work two weekend days (Friday‑Sunday); management reserves the right to assign days as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.

Benefits:

• Partnered with United Food and Commercial Workers International Union for worker support.
• Retirement plan (IAP) with employer contributions.
• Full‑time status based on seniority.
• Medical insurance for part‑time and full‑time employees.
• Paid training covering cannabis history, compliance, product knowledge, and sales.
• Sample incentives (when available).
• Annual employee appreciation discounts on STIIIZY merchandise.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee discounts beyond highly competitive prices.
• Company‑sponsored events and team‑building activities.

Equal Employment:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.