Cannabis Vice President Retail Store Development Facilities Operations Strategy Jobs

Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods ("CPG") approach to cannabis, Cresco's house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy's, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco's national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry's first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry.

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Vice President of Retail Store Development, Facilities, & Operations Strategy to join our corporate team in Chicago, IL. As a member of the Sunnyside* Retail Leadership Team, The VP of Retail Store Development & Facilities is a key strategic leader in the successful conceptualization, rollout, operations, and maintenance of Sunnyside* dispensaries. The individual will work closely with other cross-functional leaders to ensure continuity of the store experience is on par with brand expectations while delivering consistent facility maintenance. The role will also be accountable for the overall design, look and feel and go-to market strategy for all Cresco Labs dispensary channels. This individual is responsible for identifying design scope for all new and existing dispensaries, sourcing Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment. Further, this role will work in partnership with the Construction Organization and Real Estate Organization to provide input with Architects, Design Consultants and Suppliers. Additionally, this individual will serve as the lead for new-store openings, new market integrations and major store renovations. They will serve as the key liaison between Retail Senior Leadership, Construction, Real Estate, Compliance, IT, Security, and Store Operations (Regional Director, Dispensary Manager, Security, Training & Development, Visual, and Retail Marketing).

CORE JOB DUTIES

• New store deals/site selection:
  
  • Assist the Real Estate committee in the new dispensary site selection
  • Facilitate new dispensary modeling proforma to evaluate new dispensary locations.
  • Interface with real estate brokers, landlords and landlord representatives in negotiating new store buildouts, in partnership with the Real Estate Organization.
  • Provide feasibility "test-fit" plans to ensure proposed locations meet dispensary requirements.
  • Work with Government and Public Affairs in the generation of design collateral for state applications.
  
  
• Store design, planning, operations execution:
  
  • Deliver concise directives for the vision of Retail, consisting of the overall look, feel, and operational considerations to maximize the store footprint.
  • Work in partnership with the Construction organization to onboard and manage AE suppliers by ultimately delivering a final concept derived by the retail vision; the derived plan will be executed by the Construction organization with continuous consultation as needed through the process.
  • Creation of full project scope for any/all retail dispensary projects (New stores, Remodels, Rebrands and Refreshes).
  • Create preliminary floorplans and present to leadership for approval.
  • Maintain prototypical specifications, documentations, and fixture designs.
  • Review design development set from the Architects prior to construction
  • Review final construction documents prior to DOB/LL
  • Manage the rebranding process for all acquired new dispensaries.
  • Liaise with the Construction department in ensuring brand standards for dispensary buildouts are met.
  • Owner of store execution, serving in a Project Manager (PM) capacity in order to operationalize the new/remodeled store; daily oversight and continuous bi-weekly sessions will be critical
    
    • Driving the timeline with key milestones dictated for each Retail Operations division will be critical for the preparedness of the launch; Retail Operations includes: Regional Director, Training & Development Director, Retail Marketing, Retail Human Resources, Security, Compliance
    • Clear communication and attainable timelines will be instrumental to drive cross-functional ownership and continuity for each department
    • Partnership with assigned leaders to ensure Standard Operational Procedures (SOP's) are fully vetted and instituted prior to opening
    
    
  • Oversees installation of each operational workstream
    
    • Final execution of assigned tasks, reporting consistently to achieve workstream milestones; working through challenges with timeline shortfalls and partnering with Senior Leadership on any workstream that jeopardizes project timeline
    
    
  
  
• Construction, purchasing, and procurement:
  
  • Hire, onboard and manage Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment (FF&E) suppliers including millwork, lighting, flooring, and signage.
  • Negotiate and qualify suppliers in coordination with Strategic Sourcing.
  • Review and approve vendor proposals.
  • Product sourcing as needed.
  • Ensure materials are purchased and inventory maintained per the development schedule.
  
  
• Store facilities:
  
  • Manage the day-to-day repair and maintenance activities for all retail dispensaries.
  • Direct oversight for the overall maintenance of each Sunnyside* Dispensary
    
    • Delivery of maintenance agreements and execution of assigned daily/monthly/quarterly tasks
    • Seasonal maintenance evaluations to be executed to ensure consistency of upkeep across all Sunnyside* locations
    • Interface with Real Estate for any LL issue escalations
    
    
  • Focused effort to drive consistent best-practice communication to swiftly resolve common maintenance requests to further enhance the overall customer experience
  • Delivery of swift follow up to critical maintenance issues by formalizing local/market partnerships with specific preventative maintenance tactics
  • Measurements of success:
    
    • Annual budget allocation measurements, including specific cost-savings tactical measures to be evaluated quarterly
    
    
  
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• 10+ years of Project Management + New Market evaluation experience, centered on fast-paced retail environments with multi-unit responsibility, cannabis industry experience a plus
• Strategic thinker that consistently demonstrates an ability to flex areas on focus
• Ability to identify market trends and anticipate opportunities within the cannabis industry
• Highly motivated leader with a 'coach' mentality focused on talent development and mentorship; constantly demonstrating an excitement to adapt and learn
• Proficient in MS Office, Highly Proficient in MS Excel + Tableau
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and product-related information in a professional consultative manner
• Strong business acumen including data management, attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, personal motivation, and sense of urgency
• Varying hours of work that may include travel up to 50% of the time

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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