Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

Curaleaf; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO and parental leave

Life/ Disability Insurance

Community involvement

Referral bonuses and product discounts

Job summary

Curaleaf is seeking a Retail Sales Associate in Philadelphia to be the face of our brand, guiding customers through cannabis product selections and delivering top-tier service. You will help maintain a welcoming store environment, upsell where appropriate, and stay informed on promotions and product updates.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months in customer-facing sales, with experience using POS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months in a customer-facing or sales role.
• Experience using POS systems and handling cash.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Build connections and offer personalized product advice.
• Address concerns professionally and resolve issues.
• Encourage rewards program sign-ups.
• Open/close the store, handle cash, and follow procedures.
• Check IDs, update profiles, and process transactions accurately.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and stocked, including backroom.
• Support inventory tasks like restocking and fulfilling online orders.

Skills

Customer service

POS & cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Time management

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

1321-23 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA

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:4-29 hours/week - Evenings, weekends, and holidays required
Hourly Pay Rate: $XX.00/hr.
Location: 1321-23 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA

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.

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.

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.

Stay on top of promotions and product updates to give customers a seamless experience.

Stay agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.

Take on extra duties as needed to support the team and store success.

What You’ll Bring:

A high school diploma or GED.

At least 6 months of experience in a customer-facing or sales role, with a strong focus on service and satisfaction.

A minimum of 6 months of experience using point-of-sale (POS) systems and handling cash transactions accurately.

The ability to thrive both 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, with the ability to connect with customers and team members alike.

Strong multitasking abilities and the agility to shift priorities as needed.

Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn new tools to support daily operations and customer engagement.

Solid time management and organizational skills to stay on top of tasks and responsibilities.

Effective de-escalation techniques and a calm, solution-oriented approach to handling customer concerns.

Basic proficiency in math and computer applications to support transactions and reporting.

A positive, proactive mindset when resolving customer issues, always aiming for a great guest experience.

Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to remain composed under pressure.

Initiative and a team-first attitude, with a readiness to support store leadership and contribute to overall success.

A natural ability to build rapport and maintain lasting customer relationships.

A collaborative spirit and a commitment to working well within a team environment.

Even Better If You Have:

A background in a sales role with a focus on tracking KPIs and meeting sales targets.

Familiarity with e-commerce systems and order fulfillment processes.

Previous experience within a regulated retail setting.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers to feel, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and lift up to 50 pounds. This position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

This position has allergen warnings including potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens, and requires the ability to work in confined spaces, have a high stress tolerance, adaptability, and be flexible to work in an ever-changing environment.

$17.50 - $17.50 USD

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision:

To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes 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 ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.

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