Sales and Operations Manager

The Sales and Operations Manager is responsible for the effective and successful management of sales, staff, business systems, inventory, invoicing, customer satisfaction, safety and productivity as established and set for Destiny Garden Centre. This position will serve as a company representative on regulatory issues and ensure a safe and efficient operations is in place. The successful candidate will support the set-up of Destiny Grow Systems in the US and have existing relationships with stakeholders and licensed cannabis producers in the region. Specifically, the Sales and Operations Manager will support the Destiny USA sales strategy and enhance the operational procedures and business processes, ensure budgetary targets are met and supervise all Destiny Garden Centre staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit, train, coach and manage all new and existing employees
• Plan and assign work plans to employees and create high a performing team
• Communicate job expectations and conduct regular performance appraisals with all staff
• Develop operational and strategic plans, sales strategies and create specific sales targets
• Prepare annual and monthly budgets, schedule expenditures, manage all onsite assets/ equipment, resolve problems, complete audits and analyze trends
• Build relationships with stakeholders and licensed cannabis producers in the region
• Analyze and develop operations systems by determining product handling, shipping and storage requirements; implement and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for shipping and receiving, equipment utilization and inventory management.
• Create effective and efficient systems for plant care and watering
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and complying with legal regulations
• Oversees all building and equipment assets, ensuring a maintenance schedule is in place and repairs on buildings/ equipment is completed in a timely matter

This position requires a strong knowledge of business systems, along with 5-8 years of experience in managing staff and operations. The ideal candidate would be familiar with garden centre operations and have an understanding of horticulture, gardening and agriculture. This position reports to the owner and senior management team based in Canada and is expected to have a high degree of independence in overseeing all aspects of the Destiny Garden Centre operations. Existing relationships with cannabis producers in the region is considered an asset.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume

Posting Closing: August 31st, 2018

Job Type: Full-time

Typical deal size:

• $50-99k

Sales environment(s):

• Home
• Store
• Office or call center
• Trade shows

Onboarding time:

• 1-3 months