Retail Area Manager- Cannabis

Sun Theory; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an Area Manager to oversee multiple store operations in Denver, Colorado. This pivotal role focuses on team leadership, ensuring compliance, and driving sales performance while creating a customer-centric environment. Candidates are expected to have significant management experience and a passion for retail operations.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-unit management experience.
• 10+ years of previous sales/management experience.
• P&L oversight and management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of multiple stores and coordinate with management teams.
• Conduct hiring and training of dispensary management across all locations.
• Manage regional budgets and drive sales and profitability.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This range is provided by Sun Theory. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Sun Theory

The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple stores within an assigned and ever-evolving region. We are looking for a dedicated, professional, results-oriented, high-agency candidate with excellent interpersonal skills and an unwavering ability to motivate and elevate their team and their stores' performance. This candidate must possess an ardent desire to succeed and drive company goals while also focusing on creating a positive working environment and a customer-centric shopping experience. The Area Manager acts as a liaison between area branches and company headquarters while also managing the day-to-day operations. They will coordinate with the Vice President of Retail and will report and make recommendations regarding the teams they oversee. This individual must strive to grow market share, must design, promote, and lead the execution of various programs and incentives within the stores, and assist in achieving the company’s revenue and volume goals. The Area Manager is responsible for setting regional goals such as sales estimates and revenue projections, ensuring that marketing efforts are consistent across each store, managing a regional budget, and ensuring that each store operates within the budget, among other duties.

Compensation:

-$70-85k per year (dependent on experience)

- Performance Based Incentive Plan

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Ensures that dispensary managers have properly hired and trained staff within their locations
• Source, interview, hire and train dispensary management across all locations
• Provide feedback on performance by regularly issuing individual development plans, coaching, disciplinary action, and recommended actions for improvement and growth
• Utilize existing tools to identify and prioritize communications and filters communications to the store management team within the area Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately in order to ensure effective operations at the store and regional level
• Execute well-thought-out approaches to problem-solving and designing short-term solutions while partnering with business partners and team members to design the long-term solution
• Execute against established KPIs to generate measurable results against the company and brand-specific goals
• Drives the implementation of company programs by motivating and supporting the general management team within the area to develop and implement action plans that meet operational and organizational objectives
• Deliver regular updates on activation execution, local sales trends, and opportunities
• Monitor and report on competitors' activities, key tools, and success stories
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Colorado Marijuana Industry: this includes current, new, and changing regulations along with compliance requirements
• Ensure that teams are always abiding by the standard operation procedures and compliance expectations of the company and industry
• Work within established standards of performance and budgetary guidelines. Drive sales, profitability, manage labor and costs. Gather analytics data to report to the Director on how to better manage profit and loss
• Daily management of retail leadership teams and operations activity in the market. Regularly visit all locations to monitor the execution of key initiatives and to work directly with the teams. Oversee, direct, schedule, and assign tasks as needed
• Reviews store environments area to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement in order to provide coaching to the store management team to take action and achieve optimal customer experience, compliance and company goals
• Create a consistent in-store experience for customers across all retail operations while ensuring compliance in all retail activities; work with operations leaders to ensure store experience meets expectations. Work with business partners in implementing retail policies and procedures, inventory management and people management to drive the patient/customer experience
• Foster a workplace for the retail teams that upholds company standards of service and care. Maintaining a professional work environment that drives performance
• Mentor, motivate, elevate and inspire team members to be knowledgeable about the highest quality cannabis product we offer, extraordinary support and service, and expertise. Oversee and conduct necessary training.
• Provide support to General Managers and assist with initiatives, develop and implement strategies designed to achieve sales goals
• Monitor marketing and inventory strategies to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance standards are met
• Understand, adhere, remain informed and follow through on all state regulatory cannabis policies and procedures and changes. Ensure management and stores maintain compliance with all regulations. Comply with all standard operating procedures
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of multi-unit management
• 10+ years of previous sales/management experience
• P&L oversight and management experience
• Demonstration of cross-discipline execution of brand and marketing strategy
• Ability to interpret, organize, and analyze data (sales, inventory, overhead, etc.)
• Dynamic, creative, and passionate about retail operations, store and display presentation, and innovative marketing opportunities
• Knowledge and experience in the cannabis industry, but not required
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to build relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• MS Office proficient with the ability to utilize and navigate multiple software platforms with ease
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, opening and closing
• Must be able to travel to all retail locations on a weekly basis
• Willing to travel out of state as needed
• Complete any needed assistance including oversight and coverage outside of the assigned region as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
• Frequently sitting, standing and walking
• Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally Twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl
• An environment with moderate to loud noise level
• Travel to multi-sites on a weekly basis

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT Sun Theory:

We offer benefit packages that may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Flexible Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sun Theory is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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