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DISPENSARY OPERATIONS MANAGER

Mother Earth Wellness is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and dispensary operator located in Rhode Island. We are currently constructing a state-of-the-art facility to service the existing medical cannabis client base. We anticipate that recreational cannabis will be legalized in Rhode Island by October 1, 2022, bringing the addressable market to over 1 million consumers in a 50-mile radius. We bring extensive customer service knowledge, design capabilities, construction experience to the market. Our Pawtucket, Rhode Island location, currently under construction, is slated to open later this year in October.

We are seeking a fully qualified and experienced Dispensary Operations Manager to join our team during this exciting time in our journey. We are willing to relocate the right individual from anywhere in the USA and offer a benefits’ and a competitive salary. This position is responsible for the execution of retail store sales, operations, and is expected to deliver consistent, positive, customer experiences, in order to drive profitable top line sales. This is a supervisory position; all responsibilities will be executed with the underlying commitment to Mother Earth’s values, supporting our customers and our team.

The ideal candidates have:

• Demonstrated experience and success managing the day-to-day operations of a cannabis dispensary
• Knowledge of or a willingness to learn Rhode Island-specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as a friendly and outgoing disposition
• Excellent conflict resolution skills and the ability to manage difficult or emotional situations
• A personal ethic that will treat people with respect, keep commitments, inspire the trust of others, work with integrity, and uphold organizational values
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A willingness to observe and adhere to with regulatory, safety and security procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Staff and Team Oversight

• Recruit, hire and staff the dispensary by recruiting top talent with a diverse set of skills among candidates
• Manage, motivate staff, train, direct and appraise team members (including hiring, firing, performance management and recognition duties). Coach, develop and maximize the success of all associates, and drive desired behavior across all rolse
• Issue written and oral instructions; assign duties and examine work for accuracy and conformance to policy and procedures
• Plan and organize workload and staff assignments.
• Create daily work schedule(s) for proper employee utilization
• Ensure thorough team member onboarding and that continued training and education is delivered, particularly pertaining to regulatory changes
• Ensure team communication, leading team meetings as needed. Work with and meet regularly with key team members, including cultivation manager, post processing manager, packaging manager, kitchen manager, lab director, controller, human resource manager, security manager and inventory manager

Executive Oversight

• Analyze key business metrics, create action plans
• Create and establish written SOP’s tailored to the needs of Mother Earth Wellness
• Establish KPI’s Key Performance Metrics in order to incentivize the team
• Effective P&L management by driving sales growth, along with managing expense budgets, including deposits and accounts receivable
• Develop and drive proactive internal compliance controls and processes
• Direct inventory activities resolving all discrepancies in accordance with state law. Ensure that all inventory is in process in-house or from our outside partners and there is always 1 month of sellable inventory available
• Oversee operational execution, ensuring all policies and procedures are being followed
• Ensure all technology solutions are working and functioning as designed
• Ensure loss prevention / security policies and practices are being followed. This will be achieved with the help of our security director
• Oversee and sign off on product buys from our wholesale partners
• Ensure the website and live menu are accurate, updated, and maintained to the brand standard

Customer Oversight

• Lead a consistent focus on customer loyalty and create emotionally engaging customer experiences
• Ensure visual standards are set in accordance with company direction
• Direct the implementation of customer engagement strategies
• Coordinate and partner with management to drive the success of promotions and loyalty programs

Regulatory Oversight

• Become an expert in all cannabis RI state-specific rules, regulations and laws. Execute and enforce compliance, according to state laws.
• Foster positive and productive relationships with key regulators, inspectors and law enforcement personnel.
• Ensures all required State, and Company sanctioned reports and audits are executed on time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position performs duties in an office / retail store setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The position must occasionally lift, push, pull and / or move up to 25 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, this position is occasionally required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ELIGIBILITY and TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) from a four-year college / university; and over five years' of equivalent retail experience, leadership in a high-volume retail sales environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years related cannabis experience preferred
• At Mother Earth, we care about the safety of our patients, customers, vendors and teammates. Therefore, Mother Earth requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. If you are offered and accept a position, you will be required to prove your vaccination status prior to when your employment begins. Individuals with religious or medical accommodations may request an exemption.
• State DBR license (Upon Hire)

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 80k to 120k per year
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick/personal time
• Potential for earning annual, year-end bonuses

ABOUT MOTHER EARTH WELLNESS:

Mother Earth Wellness seeks to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis organization by providing a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience, and producing quality and mindfully created cannabis products. We care about the world we live in and want to do our part as responsible business owners by following sustainable business practices. Our goal is to build a world class team that will continue our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis and bettering our customers’ lives with cannabis. How will we achieve this? By offering unrivaled quality, consistency, and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers’ unique, individual needs. When it comes to the customer service experience, our dispensary will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness. As a team that is committed to our values, our people and our communities, we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously grow.

EEO STATEMENT:

Mother Earth Wellness, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates the population of differences, and does not discriminate in its hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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