Retail Area Manager- Cannabis

The Area Manager acts as a liaison between area branches and company headquarters while also managing the day-to-day operations. • Ensures that dispensary managers have properly hired and trained staff within their locations • Source, interview, hire and train dispensary management across all locations • Provide feedback on performance by regularly issuing individual development plans, coaching, disciplinary action, and recommended actions for improvement and growth • Utilize existing tools to identify and prioritize communications and filters communications to the store management team within the area Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately in order to ensure effective operations at the store and regional level • Execute well-thought-out approaches to problem-solving and designing short-term solutions while partnering with business partners and team members to design the long-term solution • Execute against established KPIs to generate measurable results against the company and brand-specific goals • Drives the implementation of company programs by motivating and supporting the general management team within the area to develop and implement action plans that meet operational and organizational objectives • Deliver regular updates on activation execution, local sales trends, and opportunities • Monitor and report on competitors' activities, key tools, and success stories • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Colorado Marijuana Industry: this includes current, new, and changing regulations along with compliance requirements • Ensure that teams are always abiding by the standard operation procedures and compliance expectations of the company and industry • Work within established standards of performance and budgetary guidelines. Work with business partners in implementing retail policies and procedures, inventory management and people management to drive the patient/customer experience • Foster a workplace for the retail teams that upholds company standards of service and care. • Dynamic, creative, and passionate about retail operations, store and display presentation, and innovative marketing opportunities • Knowledge and experience in the cannabis industry, but not required • Strong analytical skills • Strong organization and planning skills • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing • Ability to build relationships both inside and outside of the organization • MS Office proficient with the ability to utilize and navigate multiple software platforms with ease • Must be flexible regarding work schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, opening and closing • Must be able to travel to all retail locations on a weekly basis • Willing to travel out of state as needed • Complete any needed assistance including oversight and coverage outside of the assigned region as needed Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.