Cannabis Product Associate
Ethos Cannabis
- Watertown, MA
- $17.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Adhere to the company mission statement and core values, while maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism
- Greet all patients in a warm, sincere, and helpful manner
- Provide an excellent customer experience while assisting in the sale of cannabis products
- Consistently deliver the ultimate customer experience in all facets from patient entry to exit; ensure each patient receives full attention during their transaction
- Maintain quality customer service by establishing and enforcing company standards and handling patient inquiries and complaints
- Provide outstanding, accurate customer service to patrons by answering or appropriately directing questions and concerns
- Guide patients throughout the sales floor within the dispensary, making product recommendations based on patient need and available products
- Assist patients with choosing the right products according to their ailments
- Ensure orders are fulfilled efficiently with 100% accuracy at all times
- Operate cash register, computer-based POS system, and cash drawer
- Adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures
- Verify patient allotment and ensure he/she is eligible to make purchases using the state system
- Maintain proper cash handling procedures at all times
- Maintain fully stocked and clean POS counters at all times
- Abide by-product handling procedures, including company safety and health policies as well as regulatory agency compliance
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of dispensary by stocking retail items and supplies, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing
- Work as part of a team to ensure sales, patient satisfaction, and that compliance goals are met by designated timelines
- Ensure opening and closing cleaning and organization is completed
- Participate in periodic staff meetings
- Ensure POS counters are ready when dispensary opens
- Manage inbound phone inquiries and route calls accordingly
- Adhere to all Medical Cannabis laws
- Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with other team members
- Participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities
- Read industry publications to keep up to date on trends
- Additional duties as assigned by management
- Minimum of a high school degree required; college degree preferred
- 2 years of customer service experience
- Cannabis experience preferred
- Local applicants preferred
- Experience in a retail or customer service setting
- Superior customer service skills and phone etiquette
- Cash register experience with speed and accuracy
- Experience frequently interacting with customers, fulfilling customer requests and addressing customer issues, questions, or suggestions
- Strong organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to positively influence people; must be capable of effectively interacting at all levels in the organization
- Detail oriented with an eye on process optimization
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it
- Throughout extended periods, must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking throughout the workday. Must be capable of working in front of a computer for extended periods of time based on job duties listed above
- Must be able to handle constructive criticism and guidance
- Proper employment documentation; reliable transportation and valid driver's license
- Ability to work 7 days per week including some holidays and to be flexible with schedule
- Knowledge of marijuana strains, formulations, extracts and other products on the market
- Excellent customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- Precise math skills
- Organizational skills
- Multi-task oriented
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
- High level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- Proficiency in computer usage, including retail point-of-sale software
- Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational environment
- Due to state regulations, qualified candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a fingerprinting background check - certain criminal convictions may disqualify candidates based on State medical marijuana licensing regulations
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds for a distance of 50 feet
- Must pass stringent State background test requirements