Retail Assistant Store Manager

Curaleaf; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

401(K) Retirement Plan

Life/Disability Insurance

Community Involvement

Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Job summary

Curaleaf is seeking a New Store Opening Assistant Store Manager in Meriden, CT to help develop, lead, and motivate a team to deliver an exceptional customer experience while achieving financial targets. You will act as Manager on Duty, educate guests on our products, supervise cash handling, scheduling, and inventory, and travel 10-25% for training.

The role requires 1 year retail supervisory experience, English fluency, and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of retail and/or customer service in a high-paced selling environment.
• Minimum 1 year of retail supervisory experience.
• Strong business acumen and KPI-driven performance knowledge.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including extended days, evenings, and weekend hours.
• Experience in a heavily regulated industry.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage teams.
• Strong revenue-driving salesmanship.
• Experience with cash handling and POS operations.
• Desire for continuous learning and ability to share information.

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate with Store Manager and District Manager to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Lead selling behaviors aligned with brand culture to build loyalty and hit financial targets.
• Monitor and coach customer service performance of team members.
• Share best practices to deliver a distinctive guest experience.
• Supervise store operations, shifts, delegation, and scheduling.
• Oversee cash handling, deposits, and ledger accuracy.
• Analyze inventory trends and manage stock to avoid outs and overstock.
• Maintain knowledge of all computer and POS systems.
• Comply with company policies and maintain respectful relationships.
• Travel to other locations for training as needed (10-25% travel).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Cash handling

Salesmanship

English fluency

Team motivation

Schedule flexibility

Tools

POS systems

LeafLogix

Job description

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high‑growth, purpose‑driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

New Store Opening Assistant Store Manager

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt (Bonus Eligible)

Location: 443 South Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450

The candidate must have open availability on weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights.

Who You Are

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will assist the Store Manager in helping develop, lead, and motivate a team to deliver an exceptional customer experience that supports building brand loyalty and achieving financial targets. You will operate as the Manager on Duty as assigned by Store Management as well as represent Curaleaf as a brand ambassador by providing top‑notch customer service and educating guests on our products.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively communicate with Store Manager, District Manager and Cross‑functional Partners to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Model the way and lead selling behaviors, aligned with our brand culture, to support building loyal customer relationships and delivering on key financial targets.
• Monitor and analyze the customer service provided by team members, offer feedback and coaching.
• Model and share customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful guest experience, including interpersonal habits and Curaleaf service traits.
• Supervise the operation of the store and team members, opening/closing/changing shifts, task delegation, and scheduling team members.
• Supervise the control of the store money including register counts, withdraws from the bank, armored car pickups, safe deposits, change orders, and oversee all aspects of bookkeeping including ledger, invoices, cash reports, and time records.
• Learn to analyze inventory trends and supervise inventory management, including ordering items, keeping stock, and leveraging company resources to avoid outs and overstock.
• Maintain knowledge of all computer and technology systems and software (e.g. registers, LeafLogix, etc.).
• Comply with all company policies and procedures; maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned, including assisting team members as needed.
• Willing to travel to other locations for training and/or coverage.
• Travel Requirements: 10% – 25%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in retail and/or customer service in a high‑paced selling environment.
• A minimum of 1 year of retail supervisory experience.
• Strong sense of business acumen and an understanding of how to measure success through the achievement of financial targets and other key performance indicators.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including extended days, evenings, and weekend hours.
• Previous experience working in a heavily regulated industry.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to build and manage teams.
• Strong salesmanship skills and experience in driving revenue.
• Strong experience and attention to detail in cash handling and POS operations.
• Demonstrated desire for continued learning and ability to effectively share information with broad audiences.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative/be empowered to run the business in the absence of the Store Manager.

Even Better If

• Previous experience in the cannabis industry.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers to feel, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and lift up to 50 pounds. This position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional retail environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, POS systems, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position has allergen warnings including potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens and requires the ability to work in confined spaces, have a high stress tolerance, adaptability, and be flexible to work in an ever‑changing environment.

Pay

Salary: $55,000 - $61,000 USD per year.

What We Offer

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Equal Opportunity

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Immigration Disclaimer

U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non‑immigrant or immigrant visas. Candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with Curaleaf; however, working for a company engaged in a business that sells a product illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.