Assistant Store Manager- Aurora

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Good Chemistry proudly grows, breeds and sells premium, small-batch cannabis. The company started over 22 years ago in San Francisco as a medical cannabis co-op and today remains independently-owned and operated throughout Colorado, Massachusetts and Nevada. We are a rapidly growing company and provide equal opportunities for career advancement in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Salary: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually commensurate with experience

Job Summary: The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) serves as front line support for the Store Manager and retail department. They are a store leader and an immediate resource for Retail Sales Associates and customers. ASM’s will open and close the store and operate the store in the absence of the Store Manager. Their responsibilities include personnel management, administrative duties, and aiding in successful day-to-day operations. Additionally, ASM’s must be capable of performing the duties of all positions at the store to provide coverage wherever needed. Retail employees are typically expected to work a schedule consisting of five 8-hour shifts per week. Flexibility is often required, as employees may need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet the demands of the business.

Expected timeframe to fill position: 10/4/2024

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Directly manage staff and assist with employee scheduling conflict resolution and corrective action
• Direct and active role in pre-hire process, onboarding and offboarding employees
• Complete daily MOD checklists
• METRC responsibilities including tag merging, finishing packages, sales adjustment spreadsheets, sales exports, accepting manifested transfers, manifesting product when necessary, and shredding RFID package tags when sold through in METRC
• Complete harvest intake procedures, facilitate wholesale transfers, and inventory transfers.
• POS system administration including product input, discount and gift card entry, daily department audits, and troubleshooting inventory errors
• Replenish floor inventory while maintaining accurate backstock inventory tracking procedures
• Assist Inventory Manager with responsibilities to ensure accurate inventory counts and audits, place garden harvest orders and maintain healthy store inventory
• Act as MOD for most, if not all, scheduled shifts, open and close the store according to procedure and report any incidents to the Store Manager
• Perform duties of all positions at the store and fill any staffing need when necessary
• Report all supply needs to the appropriate manager
• Maintain monthly manifest logs to align with METRC inventory
• Attend relevant retail meetings
• Maintain waste log and Inventory log
• Perform quality control to ensure all unsatisfactory product is reported through appropriate channels and properly disposed of when necessary
• Complete all inspections successfully and navigate DVR system
• Verify weekly timesheets
• Complete morning and afternoon round-ups to inform staff of daily happenings and boost morale
• Access to safe in cash vault, counts cash box when closing MOD

Job Requirements (Education and Experience)

• Must be able to pass criminal background check 
• This job involves cannabis and requires that you be at least 21 years old. Do you meet the age requirement?
• Some secondary education preferred, college degree desired
• Experience with POS systems, METRC inventory tracking system, and compliance requirements involving the sale of marijuana
• General understanding of the cannabis industry including product knowledge, compliance, and best practices
• Previous management experience
• Ability to remain even tempered in high stress situations.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Experience in high volume retail sales
• Proven success with customer service and building relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven decision-making skills
• Hold yourself and others accountable
• Do the right thing when no one is watching
• Positive attitude
• Organized and detail oriented
• Knowledge of Good Chemistry’s message, strains, and in-house products
• Ability to follow direction, meet deadlines and work well with others
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for the cannabis industry and legalization.
• Well-versed in store hardware and software to perform basic troubleshooting tasks as needed during business hours

This job description is intended to explain the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Applicants must currently be qualified to work in the United States.

Good Chemistry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Good Chemistry is a strong proponent of social equity in the regulated marijuana industry. We offer job accessibility and career development for those from communities that have been disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement.

Colorado Benefits

Medical / dental / vision insurance, mental health resources, employee discount, garden credit for production staff, IRA savings account, PTO, sick pay, performance-based incentives, working for a privately owned Cannabis Company

Here at Good Chemistry, we care about our employees. This is reflected by the wide array of benefits we offer to each member of our team. We offer multiple health, dental, and vision plans so you can select the coverage that is specifically curated for you. We take this a step further by offering multiple mental health resources as well. As a member of our team, you can also expect PTO, Sick Pay, IRA savings account, and performance-based incentives.

Now, the fun stuff! All Good Chemistry employees are eligible for discounted products at any of our dispensary locations. Those who work in the garden are also eligible for comped flower contingent on meeting monthly quota goals.

Lastly, perhaps the best benefit of all is the intrinsic value you will see working for one of the few privately owned Cannabis companies in Colorado.

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000