Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

Verilife; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

401(K) match

FSA/HSA programs

Long-term disability (LTD) options

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Employee discount

Job summary

Verilife in State College, PA is hiring a Wellness Advisor to guide customers through cannabis products with a consultative, compliant approach. You’ll greet shoppers, assess needs, explain product effects, and help with purchases in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment.

This role emphasizes customer service, product knowledge, and strict adherence to state regulations. You’ll participate in training, support inventory and merchandising, and maintain accurate records while delivering a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year+ in customer service; retail or hospitality preferred.
• Flexibility to work openings, closings, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to engage with customers.
• Ability to learn technical and product information in a consultative manner.
• Lift up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance).

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, delivering a best-in-class experience.
• Build relationships by asking questions and listening to needs.
• Educate customers on cannabis products and effects.
• Apply selling techniques to build baskets.
• Verify documentation and IDs for customers.
• Assist in accurate order dispensing and label packaging.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Wellness Advisor 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 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

The company 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.

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

$17 - $17 USD