Retail District Manager

FlowerHire; Connecticut; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis operator in Connecticut is seeking a District Manager of Retail to drive growth and enhance customer experiences across multiple stores. This role requires a proven leader with over 3 years of multi-unit retail management experience and prior cannabis retail experience. The position offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and the chance to shape the future of retail cannabis in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance incentives

Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-unit retail management experience, managing 5+ stores.
• Prior cannabis retail experience is required.
• Experience in hiring, training, and developing retail teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple stores across Connecticut.
• Recruit, train, and develop store managers and retail staff.
• Ensure an exceptional customer experience across all locations.
• Oversee new store openings from build-out to launch.
• Implement and monitor sales strategies and operational best practices.

Skills

Multi-unit retail management

Customer experience enhancement

Leadership and team development

Retail technology utilization

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Dutchie

Biotrack

Job description

Job Title: District Manager of Retail (Cannabis Industry)

Location: Connecticut (must be based in CT - relocation assistance available)

Ready to take the next big step in your cannabis career? We’re representing a leading cannabis operator seeking a District Manager of Retail to drive growth, elevate customer experiences, and lead multi-unit operations across Connecticut. This is a high-impact role for a proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is excited to shape the future of retail cannabis.

What You’ll Do

As District Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind multiple stores in the state — building strong teams, opening new locations, and delivering consistent, best-in-class customer experiences. You’ll:

• Lead and oversee multiple stores across Connecticut
• Recruit, train, and develop store managers and retail staff to create engaged, high-performing teams
• Ensure an exceptional, consistent customer experience across all locations
• Oversee new store openings from build-out to launch, ensuring smooth rollouts and operational readiness
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, including labor union collaboration and compliance
• Implement and monitor sales strategies, KPIs, and operational best practices to maximize results
• Drive compliance with state cannabis regulations, internal policies, and safety standards
• Leverage retail technology platforms (experience with Dutchie and Biotrack a strong plus) to streamline operations and track performance

What We’re Looking For

• Must be based in Connecticut with flexibility to travel across the state
• 3+ years of multi-unit retail management experience (District/Area Manager or equivalent), managing 5+ stores
• Prior cannabis retail experience is required
• Proven success leading and scaling teams in a highly regulated, customer-facing industry
• Strong leadership skills with experience in hiring, training, and developing retail teams
• Experience working with labor unions preferred
• Operationally savvy, data-driven, and comfortable with retail platforms (Dutchie/Biotrack experience a plus)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Join a company at the forefront of cannabis retail expansion in Connecticut
• Lead impactful projects like new store launches and customer experience initiatives
• Shape the retail culture and growth strategy across a growing portfolio
• Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team in one of the most exciting industries today

Compensation includes a competitive base salary and performance incentives + Benefits