Retail Sales Associate - Full Time

SUNNYSIDE; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

FSA/HSA

LTD/STD

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Stock options

Employee discount

Job summary

Sunnyside is seeking a Wellness Advisor to guide customers in selecting cannabis products for recreational and medical needs. You will combine customer service, product knowledge, and state compliance to provide a best-in-class experience from check-in to checkout.

Part-time position, 15-25 hours per week, with shifts including weekends and holidays. You’ll learn product knowledge, navigate diverse customer interactions, and deliver a consultative, personalized sales approach while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service.
• Flexibility to work shifts including opening, closing, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to engage with customers.
• Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance).

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and deliver best-in-class experience.
• Build relationships by listening to customer needs and questions.
• Assist customers in product selection with education on cannabis products.
• Apply effective selling and cross-selling to build baskets.
• Verify IDs and documentation for customers and orders.
• Ensure timely accuracy of dispensed orders and packaging.
• Maintain organized stock and assist in merchandising and displays.
• Follow store SOPs for cash handling and safety compliance.
• Keep records in accordance with state regulations and company standards.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Product knowledge

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

At Sunnyside, we believe the employee experience is paramount to all. With a strong focus on training, development, diversity and authenticity, our employees experience both personal and professional growth. As a Wellness Advisor, you will have:

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

Our dispensaries are typically open 7 days a week, and we value flexibility to work across opening and closing shifts, as well as weekends and holidays. Part-time schedules will be 15-25 hours a week, and typically based around peak hours.

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.
• 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 proper documentation and ID for customers.
• Assist in verifying the accuracy of orders being dispensed to customers in a timely fashion.
• Label and package customer orders.
• Perform accurate cash handling in the company’s Point of Sale system, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain 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.
• Perform routine inventory counts of all products.
• Ensure product stock is organized and meets compliance regulations.
• Assist managers with organizing sales floor merchandise and product displays.
• Ensure security measures and safety compliance in the store according to Company SOPs.
• Assist in keeping the store an organized and clean environment for customers and team
• Escalate any employee or customer issues to management.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service; retail or hospitality experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work shifts that may include opening, closing, weekends, and holidays.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance).

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including,

• Major medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• Life insurance
• AD'D
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual discretionary bonuses
• Stock options
• Employee discount program

Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$16 - $16 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.

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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.