Retail Sales Associate - Full Time

Curaleaf; New London (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Curaleaf is hiring a Retail Sales Associate for full-time, in Groton, CT. You will be the face of the brand, guiding customers through cannabis products and delivering top-tier service in a fast-paced store.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, offering personalized advice, handling transactions, and assisting with inventory and online order fulfillment. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required to support store needs.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests in a warm, professional manner to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Provide personalized product recommendations and build trust with customers.
• Open/close the store, handle cash, check IDs, and process transactions accurately.
• Assist with inventory tasks, restocking, and fulfilling online orders.

Job description

Retail Sales Associate - Full Time

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.

Shift Availability:

open availability required - must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Hourly Pay Rate:

$17.00/hr.

Location:

79 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340

About the Role:

As a Retail Sales Associate at Curaleaf, you’ll be the face of our brand and the go-to expert for our customers, helping them explore our cannabis products and delivering top-tier service with every interaction. You’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming, informative, inclusive, and engaging experience, helping guests explore our products and find the right fit for their needs. Whether you’re recommending new items, handling purchases at the register, or chatting with a first-time shopper, you’ll be building trust and showcasing what makes Curaleaf special. If you’re passionate about cannabis, love working with people, and enjoy a fast-paced retail environment, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Customer Experience & Teamwork
• Greet and assist all guests in a warm, professional manner to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Build strong and genuine connections with customers, ask thoughtful questions, and offer personalized product advice.
• Address concerns with professionalism and resolve issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Encourage loyalty by signing guests up for rewards programs.
• Work closely with your team to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and upbeat atmosphere.
• Operations & Store Standards
• Help open and close the store, handle cash, and follow all procedures and regulations.
• Check IDs, update customer profiles, and process transactions accurately.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and fully stocked, from the sales floor to the backroom.
• Support inventory tasks like restocking, fulfilling online orders, and counting products.
• Sales & Performance
• Consistently meet (and beat!) daily sales goals by upselling, building trust, and using your product knowledge.
• Highlight deals and complementary items at checkout to boost customer satisfaction.