Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

Live-Parallel; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Full medical/vision/dental

Job summary

Surterra Wellness in Jacksonville seeks a friendly Retail Sales Associate to serve patients and customers with expert cannabis recommendations, accurate orders, and exceptional service in a fast-paced store.

You will maintain records, ensure privacy under HIPAA, and uphold store cleanliness while building trust and long-term relationships with customers and caregivers. Evening and weekend availability required; prior retail experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 1 year in Retail or a related industry with customer service focus.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA privacy where applicable.
• Experience with POS systems and basic computer tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model best-in-class service and build long-term rapport with customers.
• Provide cannabis product recommendations discussing therapy goals, dosing, potency, and methods.
• Participate in patient intake and maintain appropriate paperwork.
• Accurately receive, prepare, and complete orders using POS.
• Maintain accurate records per state and local regulations.
• Maintain privacy of patient information in alignment with HIPAA.
• Elevate customer conflicts to build loyalty to brands.
• Maintain store cleanliness on a daily basis.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS)

Computer use

Job description

Schedule Requirements: Evenings and weekend availability required.

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

Retail Sales Associates take care of our patients and customers. They are the product and industry experts in our retail locations who provide knowledge, exceptional service, and ensure our stores are places where everyone feels like they belong.

This role is with Surterra Wellness, one of the renowned retail brands under the Parallel umbrella. Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in three markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visitwww.liveparallel.com .

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Model best-in-class service that consistently exceeds our customers’ expectations and builds a long-term rapport using established customer service model.
• Provide customers and caregivers with expert cannabis recommendations discussing therapy goals, product effects, potency, dosing, methods of consumption, and administration.
• Participate in the patient intake process, entering and maintaining appropriate paperwork and patient records.
• Accurately receive, prepare, and complete patient orders and sales utilizing point-of-sale (POS).
• Maintain accurate records of all activities including customer records for all activities in accordance with the State Regulations, as well as regulations set forth by local and federal agencies.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of sensitive patient information in alignment with HIPAA compliance.
• Appropriately elevate customer conflict or complaint, inspiring long-term patient relationships and loyalty to our brands.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the store on a daily basis.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• 1 year in Retail or a related industry where customer service is critical
• Constantly operating a computer and other office machinery
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage difficult situations and resolve in a timely and professional manner

Preferred

• Experience in the Cannabis industry

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods during the shift
• Ability to assist with lifting stock and materials
• Occasionally positions self to retrieve product or material in the store throughout the duration of the shift
• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one
• Must be able to remain in a seated position inside the vehicle for extended periods
• Ability to pick up heavy items to load (50 or more lbs.) onto vehicle
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment
• Ability to bend in repetitive motion

WHAT YOU GET

• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Consistent, reliable benefits; full medical / vision / dental (full time only)

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.