Social Equity Applicant Job – Dispensary General Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Dispensary General Manager who has been adversely impacted by the enforcement of cannabis-related laws in Illinois. This includes those who currently reside in disproportionately impacted areas* as well as those who have been arrested for, convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for any offense that is eligible for expungement under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act**. Members of an impacted family may apply as well***.

We strive to be a leader in producing quality cannabis medicine and seek those who share the same vision to be one of tomorrow’s leaders. Visions of expansion require individuals with worldly experience, a desire to help those in need, and the drive to change the world. A General Manager is someone who can guide store managers and develop their talent. The right candidate has experience leading multiple stores, ensuring customer satisfaction, and measuring financial performance.

The General Manager oversees day-to-day operations of the dispensary, managing core department managers (Security, Sales, Patient Services, Inventory) and managing all strategies and tasks related to facilities, accounting, sales and marketing, and public relations. He or she has financial responsibility for the P&L and is responsible for successful strategy execution. This position reports to and is accountable to the corporate officers.

The General Manager provides leadership to all departments throughout the facility. He or she keeps tight control of the senior management-approved budget and oversees operations according to established policies and procedures. This staff member is ultimately responsible for overall building appearance, cleanliness, comfort, functionality, safety, security, and overall customer experience.

Finally, this position is ultimately responsible for employees’ strict adherence to laws and regulations concerning cannabis.

The law defines the following terms as such:

* “disproportionately impacted areas” means a census tract or comparable geographic area that:

(1) meets at least one of the following criteria:

(A) the area has a poverty rate of at least 20% according to the latest federal decennial census; or

(B) 75% or more of the children in the area participate in the federal free lunch program according to reported statistics from the State Board of Education; or

(C) at least 20% of the households in the area receive assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; or

(D) the area has an average unemployment rate, as determined by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, that is more than 120% of the national unemployment average, as determined by the United States Department of Labor, for a period of at least 2 consecutive calendar years preceding the date of the application; and

(2) has high rates of arrest, conviction, and incarceration related to the sale, possession, use, cultivation, manufacture, or transport of cannabis.

** “Offenses eligible for expungement under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act” include possession of cannabis up to 500g or the manufacturing and delivery of up to 30g of cannabis.

*** “Member of an impacted family” means an individual who has a parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, or dependent, or was a dependent of an individual who, prior to the effective date of the Act, was arrested for, convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for any offense that is eligible for expungement under this Act.

Education/Experience

A Dispensary General Manager must have a combination of retail management experience and a Bachelor’s Degree to understand the day-to-day requirements of the position. Experience in the cannabis industry is highly desirable, but not required. Must be 21 years old and pass a criminal background check.

How to Apply

For consideration, please click the “apply now” button to upload a resume, cover letter and fill out necessary personal information.

Job Categories: Manufacturing/ Distribution

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: Apply for Salary Details. Salary commensurate with the education level completed, professional experience, and demonstrated knowledge.

ABOUT THE JOB

DETAILS

Develops the store management team to deliver quality customer experiences and effective operations plans.
Drives the implementation of company programs by motivating and supporting the store management team to develop and implement plans that meet objectives.
Manages with integrity and honesty.
Plans, identifies, communicates and delegates responsibilities to the store management team to ensure a smooth flow of operations within the company.
Reviews store environments and key business indicators to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
Creates implementation plans to achieve both operational efficiency and optimal results. Follows up consistently to ensure accountability to plans.
Monitors and manages management staffing levels. Ensures management-level partner development and talent acquisition in order to achieve and maintain district operational requirements.
Solicits feedback to understand customer needs and the needs of the community.
Utilizes management information tools and analyzes financial reports to identify and address trends and issues in district performance.
Provide managers with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities on building effective teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS

At least 21 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree required (or commensurate experience).
Demonstrated passion to serving the medical cannabis community.
Proven ability to manage teams effectively
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Understanding of accounting principles and ability to interpret financial data.
Computer operating skills
Must be able to pass a background check
Must not have been convicted of any felony offense
Medical marijuana product knowledge highly desirable
Retail experience (5 years)
Experience analyzing financial reports
Experience in a complex, fast-paced environment
Retail management experience
Knowledge of retail operations
Organization and planning skills
Strong operational skills in a customer-service environment
Supervisory and team-building skills
Ability to pass all required background checks to work with cannabis
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to build relationships
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Working knowledge of business processes and system development

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