Budtender

Urbn Leaf, the new standard in licensed dispensaries is now searching for individuals to expand our team. We are seeking hip and talented individuals with a keen sense of appropriate professional demeanor and dress for an upscale dispensary. We expect exceptional customer service skills with experience within the cannabis industry, or as an alternative, a strong background in hospitality, retail merchandising or management outside the industry.

In order to be considered for employment, please read this ENTIRE post and carefully follow the directions below:

Please, NO CALLS to the store regarding employment - all communication will be done via email . We receive a very high volume of applications daily and are unable to respond individually to each and every one. All applications are given a thorough review, and if we are interested in a candidate, we will contact them directly.

All interested applicants, please respond through this ad. Please email your resume in a reply to this post to be considered for an interview. In the subject line of this email, please put the position(s) you are interested in applying for.

** If you do have previous work experience in the cannabis industry, please make sure to provide a detailed work history somewhere within either your email or resume .** Including a link to any social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) is highly encouraged.If we feel that you are a good candidate, we will respond to your email with a location and time for interview. Again, ONLY candidates who have followed these directions will be considered.

Job Description:

The customer experience begins and ends with the Budtender. A Budtender is responsible for the initial greeting, assessing the needs of the customer, and educating/guiding them on the benefits and differences of our products. Budtenders deliver the company's retail promise to every person and patient while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service. A successful Budtender will be able to elevate company standards, achieve sales goals, provide excellent product suggestions, and exceed our customer's and patient's expectations. The Budtender will ultimately inspire customer and patient confidence and create loyalty to our brand.

In addition, the budtender maintains strict inventory controls to ensure complete compliance through the prevention of diversion.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure stations are ready to go at venue opening time

• Maintain fully stocked and clean stations at all times

• Assist with running side work, stocking and cleaning during any and all downtime

• Ensure opening and closing cleaning and organization checklist is completed

• Coordinate and participate in periodic all staff cleanings and staff meetings

• Maintain proper cash handling procedure at all times

• Ensure all guests are greeted as they arrive and wished farewell upon their departure

• Ensure all guests/patients receive excellent customer service

• Inform the Inventory Manager or MOD if any product inventory is running low

• Be knowledgeable about everything and anything cannabis related

• Be knowledgeable of any and all special including in house daily deals and Weedmaps daily deals

• Participate in staff events, outings and promotional events

• Be active on social media sharing, liking, and posting all content shared on Urbn Leaf’s social media outlets

• Read industry publications to keep up-to-date on trends

• Ensure each guest receives your full attention during their transaction

• Keep all personal items off the sales floor at all times

• Ensure you are on time for each and every shift

• Ensure your uniform is clean and you have all tools at your station prepared for your shift

• Perform other duties or projects as assigned by any other Shift Lead, Manager or Superior

Qualifications and Skills/ Requirements:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills

• Excellent Communication

• Precise Math Skills

• Organizational Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Multi-task Oriented

• Stress Management/Composure

• Ability to Stand for Long Periods

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly

• Some college education, 4-year degree (or beyond) preferred

• Must submit and pass a Department of Criminal Justice criminal background check

• Have a valid California Medical Recommendation and a valid California ID

• Must be 21 years or older

• Knowledge of marijuana strains, edibles, extracts and other current products on the market

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $13.00 /hour plus tips. Health benefits for full-time, eligible employees

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $13.00 /hour

Experience:

• Customer Service: 2 years
• professional budtending: 1 year
• Retail Sales: 2 years

Location:

• San Diego, CA

License:

• CA MMJ doctor's recommendation or State MMJ card?

Language:

• English

Required work authorization:

• United States

Shifts:

• Evening
• Morning