Retail Sales Associate - Full Time

Sunnyside*; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,173 - 28,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental and vision insurance

401(K) match program

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Cresco Labs is hiring a Wellness Advisor for their Sunnyside dispensary in Naperville, Illinois. In this role, you'll guide customers in selecting suitable cannabis products while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to consult effectively with clients. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(K) match, and competitive pay of $17.75 per hour. Join us to help normalize and professionalize the cannabis industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service; retail or hospitality preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply product-related information.
• Willingness to learn about cannabinoids and their effects.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and ensure a best-in-class experience.
• Conduct customer consultations and handle inquiries.
• Assist customers in selecting appropriate cannabis products.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in‑house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement‑free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

The Wellness Advisor of Sunnyside® will be responsible for advising customers (recreational, medicinal and caregivers) in selecting the proper cannabis products for their needs and act as an ambassador of the company’s mission to normalize, professionalize and revolutionize cannabis. You will use your customer service, product knowledge and adherence to state compliance regulations to ensure a best‑in‑class experience. Wellness Advisors are responsible for the customer lifecycle from check‑in to consultation, order fulfillment to checkout. In this role, compliance with applicable state and company regulations will be at the forefront of all tasks.

WE OFFER

• The training to navigate different customer interactions and circumstances.
• A unique sales experience leading with a consultative & personalized approach.
• The opportunity to learn fundamental cannabis product knowledge & industry compliance standards.
• The opportunity to expand your knowledge of cannabis products & industry compliance standards.
• Experience in a dynamic role that combines problem solving, inventory management, teamwork, technical skills, and customer service!

WHO YOU ARE

• You are energetic, possess strong interpersonal skills and work well with others. Collaboration is key to our team’s success!
• You enjoy people! Consulting our customers, listening to their needs and providing an exceptional experience is vital to achieving customer loyalty.
• You are resilient and agile! You use challenges as opportunities to acquire or master skills!
• You hold yourself to a high level of integrity. In an industry that is highly regulated, we trust in our employee’s commitment to always do the right thing.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Greet customers, ensuring a best‑in‑class experience.
• Verify proper documentation and ID for customers.
• Conduct customer consultations and handle standard questions or complaints. Escalate any employee or customer issues to management.
• Build customer relationships by asking questions about and listening attentively to customer needs, fostering a welcoming and reassuring environment.
• Assist customers in product selection through education of different cannabis products and their varying impact on the human body.
• Apply effective selling and cross‑selling techniques to build baskets.
• Verify the accuracy of orders being dispensed to customers in a timely fashion; perform bag and receipt checks.
• Label and package customer orders.
• Ensure product stock is organized and meets compliance regulations.
• Perform accurate cash handling in the company’s Point of Sale system, following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of all dispensary activities including customer records, sales, deliveries and returns in accordance with the state regulatory agency and the standards set by Company.
• Assist in performing routine inventory counts of all products.
• Follows all security protocols and safety standards as outlined in company SOPs.
• Assist with management responsibility of organizing sales floor merchandise and product displays.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment for customers and team.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service; retail or hospitality experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to engage with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and product‑related information in a professional consultative manner.
• Willingness to learn and understand cannabinoids and how they interact with the human body.
• Regularly required to type, sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry and move about the dispensary.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position.

Pay Range: $17.75 - $17.75 USD

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• The company does not offer employment‑based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.