Retail Store Manager

Sunnyside*; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental & vision

401K match

Stock options

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cresco Labs’ Sunnyside* seeks a Retail Store Manager to lead day-to-day operations, develop a high-performing team, and drive profitable performance in a cannabis dispensary. You will oversee customer service, merchandising, inventory, and compliance across all store activities, while delivering memorable experiences and achieving KPIs.

The role requires 5–7 years of retail leadership, a bachelor’s degree, and readiness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or comparable experience.
• 5-7 years of retail management experience.
• Experience managing teams of 10+ with layers of leadership.
• Proficient in MS Office; Highly proficient in MS Excel; data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain a high-performing team through employee selection, onboarding, coaching and clear accountability for results.
• Conduct at least monthly 1:1 quality conversations with each assistant manager and quarterly 1:1s with each store employee.
• Forecast, schedule, and optimize labor to meet store sales trends and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and state/local laws; serve as liaison with regulators.
• Oversee inventory activities and maintain accurate records of store operations and cash reconciliations.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or comparable experience

Job description

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

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 Retail Store Manager of Sunnyside* is responsible for day-to-day team leadership and delivering a profitable business which supports Cresco Labs’ mission to normalize, professionalize and revolutionize the cannabis industry. You will ensure the dispensary achieves or exceeds all key metrics and goals across all aspects of the dispensary including customer acquisition and loyalty, merchandising, operations, and talent development. This role will serve as the link between the Sunnyside* brand vision of providing access to consistent high-quality cannabis and cannabis knowledge and the operations of the store.

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 inspire others! You are a leader who has a passion for coaching, developing, and influencing your teams while driving a profitable business. You have proven success building a high-performance team!
• You hold yourself to a high level of integrity and lead by example. In an industry that is highly regulated, we trust in our employee’s commitment to always do the right thing.

CORE JOB DUTIES

People Management:

• Build and sustain a high-performing team through employee selection, onboarding, coaching and clear accountability for results.
• Conduct at least monthly 1:1 quality conversations with each assistant manager and quarterly 1:1s with each store employee.
• Assess team performance, skill gaps, and career aspirations of employees; solicit or provide resources, trainings or procedures to support team needs.
• Analyze and determine effective headcount requirements and labor schedules that account for store sales trends, department objectives and labor laws.
• Motivate and inspire dispensary team to exceed revenue targets and KPIs, with an emphasis on selling and cross-selling techniques.
• Partner with Human Resources to resolve employee relations issues.
• Ensure employees are knowledgeable and coached to navigate any regulatory changes.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for employees and customers

Sales & Operational Excellence:

• Provide regular updates, feedback, and solutions to corporate retail leadership across all areas of dispensary operations.
• Establish and nurture key business partner relationships across Human Resources, Outreach, Compliance, Security, Employees Health & Safety, Marketing, Construction and IT.
• Drive profitable sales through forecasting, scheduling, outstanding customer service and execution of programs and initiatives.
• Identify business and competitor risks; analyze metrics to help increase market share.
• Support outreach efforts/community partnerships to build a positive image within the community, drive brand awareness, and draw new patients.
• Establish daily operations procedures with an eye towards improvement and efficiency.
• Oversee inventory activities ensuring product requirements are met and deliveries are on time.
• Maintain accurate records of all dispensary activities including daily cash reconciliations, guest records, sales, deliveries and returns.
• Perform monthly audit reporting and store visit checklist with Area Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, state, and local laws.
• Serve as point of contact for state regulators and local authorities, overseeing any inspections or audits

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or comparable experience
• 5-7 years of retail management experience required; Cannabis knowledge or dispensary leadership experience a plus
• Experience managing teams of 10 or more with layers of leadership, preferably in a high-volume location with a focus on team development.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, apply and teach others technical, product-related information in a professional consultative manner.
• Experience working closely with HR teams and processes.
• A high level of integrity, personal motivation, and sense of urgency
• Proficient in MS Office, Highly Proficient in MS Excel with experience in data entry and data management
• Strong business acumen including excellent communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Available to work all hours of operation inclusive of nights, weekends and holidays
• 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, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance and AD&D
• paid holidays and paid time off
• annual discretionary bonuses
• stock options
• participation in our employee discount program

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

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.

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

$65,000 - $85,000 USD

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.

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