Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

Curaleaf; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Curaleaf – Retail Sales Associate position in Deerfield, IL. The role expects 20–29 hours per week with strong weekend availability and an hourly pay rate of $17.50 plus tips.

You will greet customers, offer product advice, process transactions, enroll guests in rewards, and help maintain an organized store while complying with all procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of customer-facing or sales experience.
• At least 6 months of experience using POS systems and handling cash.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and some overnights.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
• Comfort with technology and learning new tools.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests to ensure an exceptional experience.
• Offer personalized product advice and build customer rapport.
• Resolve concerns with professionalism to maintain satisfaction.
• Encourage loyalty by enrolling guests in rewards programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized store and handle cash following procedures.
• Check IDs, update profiles, and process transactions accurately.
• Support inventory tasks, restocking, and online order fulfillment.
• Aim to meet and exceed daily sales goals via upselling and product knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Cash handling

POS familiarity

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Curaleaf – Retail Sales Associate

Shift Availability: 20–29 hours/week, weekend strongly preferred.

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50/hr + tips.

Location: 677 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015.

About the Role

As a Retail Sales Associate, you’ll be the face of Curaleaf, guiding customers through our cannabis products and providing top‑tier service.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and assist all guests in a warm, professional manner to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Build 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 maintain a respectful, inclusive, upbeat atmosphere.
• 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, fully stocked.
• Support inventory tasks such as restocking, fulfilling online orders, and counting products.
• Consistently meet and exceed daily sales goals by upselling and using product knowledge.
• Highlight deals and complementary items at checkout.
• Stay on top of promotions and product updates.
• Adapt to a fast‑paced, ever‑changing retail environment.
• Take on extra duties as needed to support the team and store success.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of customer‑facing or sales experience with a focus on service.
• At least 6 months of experience using point‑of‑sale (POS) systems and handling cash.
• Ability to thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, compliance‑driven environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong multitasking and priority‑shifting skills.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new tools.
• Solid time‑management and organizational skills.
• Effective de‑escalation techniques and calm, solution‑oriented approach.
• Basic proficiency in math and computer applications.
• Positive, proactive mindset for resolving customer issues.
• Strong conflict‑resolution skills and composure under pressure.
• Initiative and team‑first attitude with readiness to support store leadership.
• Natural ability to build rapport and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork.

Even Better If You Have

• Background in a sales role with KPI tracking and meeting sales targets.
• Familiarity with e‑commerce systems and order fulfilment.
• Previous experience in a regulated retail setting.

Physical Requirements

Stand for extended periods, walk, talk, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, lift up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds). Requires clear vision at 20 inches or less. Exposure to dust, pollen, plant pathogens, confined spaces, high stress tolerance, adaptability to an ever‑changing environment.

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA/FSA; EAP; wellness program; gym discounts.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; supplemental critical illness and hospital indemnity; commuter benefits.
• Time Off: paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); parental leave; bereavement leave.

*Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility. Available to eligible, full‑time employees only.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote 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 provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.