About the Role
Verona Collective, Oneida Indian Nation's cannabis retail operations, is seeking Cannabis Dispensary Retail Associates. Responsibilities include cross-training, creating a welcoming environment, understanding compliance and policies, and cash handling. This role requires a commitment to excellence and business development.
Responsibilities
- Greet and confirm guests are 21+ and checked in with proper identification.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of all cannabis products, curate options for guests, and explain consumption methods and storage.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and stocked sales floor.
- Assist with inventory receiving, auditing, labeling, and restocking.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
- Conduct daily and weekly audits of cannabis products for accuracy in physical and digital counts.
- Use POS system fluently and troubleshoot minor issues.
- Handle cash accurately and follow money handling protocols.
- Provide an upbeat, informational, and personalized guest experience while managing guest flow.
- Stay current with inventory levels and communicate needs to Fulfillment/Vault associates.
- Work a flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Remain calm, friendly, and engaged in a fast-paced environment.
- Build guest relationships to ensure brand loyalty and repeat business.
- Perform opening and closing procedures, including cleaning, securing cannabis items, and counting tills.
- Be responsible for assigned cash till, verifying amounts at the beginning and end of the shift.
- Ensure smooth shift transitions and prepare the next team.
- Participate in pre-shift meetings to stay informed about product/procedure changes, sales, and promotions.
- Work with a team, follow directions, and support team members.
- Adapt to changing circumstances, handle setbacks, and maintain composure under pressure.
- Maintain accurate records with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Requirements
- 1+ years of retail, hospitality, or customer service experience.
- Enthusiastic self-starter capable of prioritizing tasks and working well in a team.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and moderately tech-savvy for troubleshooting.
- Proficient in cash handling, math skills, and attention to detail.
- Customer-oriented with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Emotionally intelligent with the ability to stay current with diverse consumer needs.
- Capable of remaining collected and efficient in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse personalities and learning styles.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Inventory Management
- POS Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
Location
- Upstate New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible Schedule
- Weekend Availability Required
Experience Level
- Entry Level
About the Company
- Verona Collective, located in Upstate New York, is the Oneida Indian Nation's cannabis retail operation.
- They offer a diverse range of cannabis products cultivated and produced entirely by the Oneida Indian Nation.
- Verona Collective is committed to meeting the highest standards for quality and exceptional service.
- Team members share qualities of Oneida's nationally acclaimed team: stellar work histories, reliability, productivity, flexibility, and work ethic.
