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$70,000 - $125,000 a year
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Full-time
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Director of Retail Dispensaries

Caregiver-Patient Connection LLC/Local Roots NE INC

Company Description

Caregiver-Patient Connection LLC/Local Roots NE INC, (LR) is one of the fastest growing cannabis companies in the state of Massachusetts. The locally owned company is currently operating a retail dispensary in the City of Fitchburg, is under construction on its’ second retail dispensary in Sturbridge (Q1/2 2020 opening) and the third in Marlboro (Q2-2020 opening) and is expanding its’ cultivation operations by an additional 20,000 square feet in Framingham. Our mission is to cultivate and deliver Local Roots branded cannabis, and cannabis products in accordance with the highest standards while setting a quality of excellence in customer service constantly maintaining state, and local regulatory compliance. For our team and customers, we are a company that very much buys into the “Cheers” television show model, “where everybody knows your name.”

Job Description

The Director of Retail Dispensaries will lead Local Roots dispensaries in Fitchburg, Sturbridge and Marlboro and is responsible for compliance, profitably growing dispensary revenue, developing dispensary objectives, and ensuring our customers receive consistent and exceptional service every visit. We seek a motivated individual to enhance our consumer experience, provide solid leadership to our retail teams, maximize revenue through marketing and advertising, and meet our future growth plans. The Director of Retail Dispensaries will report to the corporate management team.

What it takes

The Director of CPC/LR’s retail corporate arm will be responsible for numerous operational components and will supervise the individual locations while working closely with their General Managers. The position will require a little bit lawyer (regulatory compliance), an eye for market trends, the presence of a head coach and some creativity with the ability to improvise. The Director, most importantly, will spearhead the “front of the house” retail culture of our company. The Director will communicate and collaborate regularly with our management team.

This is an opportunity for someone to grow very quickly with us.

Experience

Prior experience in the cannabis industry is NOT required, however it is also not discouraged. A commitment to learn can easily make up for an initial lack of knowledge of the product. Candidates with restaurant or hotel management experience are highly encouraged.

Some bullet type responsibilities are below and they will begin to paint the picture, however the Director will most likely continue to add to the below as the operation matures and grows.

• Define objectives, strategies and plans at the retail level.
• Working with cross-functional team partners in cultivation finance and accounting, inventory/planning.
• Report on retail productivity, sales and profit and budget vs. actual.
• Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, enhance customer experience, and maintain best practices.
• Create an environment in which a personal, customer-focused, and service-oriented mentality is standard. The “Cheers” model.
• Understand and remain current on market trends and demand for product offerings.
• Oversee relationships with vendors to enhance product offerings, promotions and pricing.
• Oversee retail inventory levels and ensuring the freshest products of the highest quality are maintained in all retail locations.
• Become expert at all company-wide operating platforms including LeafLogix Point of Sale system and METRC, the state mandated seed to sale tracking system.
• Interact closely with the compliance team to ensure all dispensaries and personnel are in compliance with MA State regulations, in all operations, processes, inventory management and protocol. An understanding of 935CMR500.000 is critical to this position.
  
• Collaborate on product design, development, packaging and other channels to ensure the product meets the needs of the stores and continues to drive overall brand strategies. Modern digital marketing experience is very important.
• Reinforces service, product, operations and management expectations through training and development of LR store teams.
• Maintains a presence in the field in order to effectively coach and support dispensary teams. Ensures operational priorities, processes and procedures are communicated, understood and executed consistently across all locations.
• Hiring store general managers as needed. Assist general manager in hiring assistant general managers.
• Work well with the CPC/LR retail general managers.

Qualifications

• MUST BE OVER 21
• Sales and operations leader with retail or restaurant experience, with operations in a high-volume retail environment ideally with multiple locations.
• Experienced in leading strategy and execution of retail operations function.
• Strong personnel management and retail operations knowledge, including inventory control, loss prevention, retail POS systems, merchandising, customer service, budget preparation and compliance.
• Demonstrated track record in driving revenue and increasing store productivity.
• A visible leader who will establish credibility and inspire the team.
• Strong strategic skills with financial planning and operational savvy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent people and organizational skills.
• Team player with the ability to gain consensus through collaboration and open dialogue.

Additional Information

Salary commensurate with experience. Health benefits included.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Local Roots NE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics. We value diversity, military service, and law enforcement experience. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits are available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

Company's website:

• www.localroots.cc

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

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