Dispensary Sales Associate

Renew Cannabis Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union partnership benefits

Medical insurance

Paid training

Employee discounts

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Renew Cannabis Co. is seeking enthusiastic part-time Sales Associates in San Francisco. Your role will involve serving as a knowledgeable brand ambassador and providing exceptional customer service in the recreational cannabis market.

Key responsibilities include advising customers on products, handling transactions, and contributing to a positive working environment. The position offers a competitive pay of $20.50/hour plus tips, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Open availability preferred, working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a brand ambassador and ensure customer success.
• Advise customers on suitable cannabis products.
• Accurately handle cash transactions.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Extensive cannabis knowledge

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Management team, Sales Associates serve as a professional, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable brand ambassador within and outside the store to ensure the Company’s success in the recreational cannabis market. The role focuses on imparting cannabis knowledge, building authentic customer relationships, and contributing to a positive working environment.

Compensation: $20.50/hour + tips (part‑time).

Requirements

• Work as a team player and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Exceed expectations by providing exceptional customer service and promoting the Company’s mission.
• Promote an environment focused on positive and healthy interactions aligned with the Company’s core values.
• Advise customers on suitable cannabis products based on needs, preferences, budgets, and strain reactions.
• Demonstrate extensive cannabis knowledge and curate experiences beyond expectations.
• Create intentional experiences for customers by building authentic relationships and exceeding expectations.
• Drive customer visit goals and increase returning customers while achieving sales goals and business metrics.
• Pick and pack orders efficiently.
• Accurately handle cash transactions using the point‑of‑sale system, maintaining a precise register.
• Seek opportunities to improve business results daily.
• Adhere to all company training, operational standards, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain knowledge of company communications, rollouts, directives, and procedures.
• Abide by all company policies and programs.
• Comply 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 or equivalent.
• Preference for candidates with open availability.
• Able to work all required hours without restrictions, including days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.
• Must be able to work two weekend days (Friday through Sunday); management may assign specific days based on needs.

Physical Demands

The role requires the following physical tasks:

• 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

• Union partnership with UFCW United Food and Commercial Workers providing wage and benefits advocacy.
• Retirement plan (IAP) with employer contributions.
• Full‑time status based on seniority.
• Medical insurance for part‑time and full‑time employment.
• 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 already competitive prices.
• Company‑sponsored events and team‑building activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.