New York Cannabis Retail Specialist

East Coast Buds; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast Buds, a New York State licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary, seeks friendly Budtenders to join our team. You will greet customers, verify IDs, educate on products, and process sales with accuracy and care.

We value reliability, attention to detail, and compliance-minded professionals who are curious to expand cannabis knowledge. Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays are available.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Retail, hospitality, or customer service experience required.
• Willingness to learn about cannabis products and NY regulations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in cash handling and ID verification.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide a welcoming, professional, and educational shopping experience.
• Verify customer identification and ensure all age and entry requirements are met.
• Educate customers on cannabis products, including product types, cannabinoids, serving sizes, consumption methods, onset and duration, and responsible-use considerations within the scope of training.
• Maintain current knowledge of products, brands, promotions, and inventory to accurately assist customers.
• Process sales through the POS system while following purchase limits, cash-handling, payment, and transaction procedures.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, merchandising, inventory reconciliation, product organization, and maintaining a clean and professional sales floor.
• Follow all company SOPs and NYS OCM requirements, including opening/closing, security, product handling, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Protect cannabis inventory from unauthorized access, theft, loss, or diversion and report discrepancies or security concerns to management.
• Complete all required compliance, product knowledge, safety, security, and company training; collaborate with management and team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional sales floor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer-focused

Educated, not pushy

Compliance-minded

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Curious

Professional

Strong customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Tablets

Computers

Job description

East Coast Buds, a New York State licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary, seeks friendly Budtenders to join our team. You will greet customers, verify IDs, educate on products, and process sales with accuracy and care.

We value reliability, attention to detail, and compliance-minded professionals who are curious to expand cannabis knowledge. Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays are available.