Budtender / Sales Associate - Elmira, Canada - VIP Cannabis Co.

Description

match the products we sell with the specific needs of each customer; offer our products in a clean, contemporary space that invites return visits; and make a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

We bring our ideology to life through our people, and we are currently looking for
Part-Full Time Budtender/Sales Associates.**VIP Budtenders are an amazing mix of product specialists, customer service superstars and brand ambassadors.

Our Budtenders are creative and service driven individuals, who have a passion for cannabis culture and provide a unique shopping experience for any type of customers.

As the first point of contact for our guest, our budtenders will set the tone in delivering a world class guest experience through engagement, industry expertise and authentic relationship building by efficiently directing customer to their desired product, experience and price point.

• Greet customers throughout the day in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Check government issued ID of customers upon entry to the store.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and educate them on responsible cannabis use
• Provide accurate and knowledgeable product information based on formal and informal ongoing learning.
• Convert customer needs into sales, meeting and exceeding individual and company sales targets
• Create an engaging and welcoming environment within the store and cultivate meaningful relationships through trust and rapport with our guests to drive return business.
• Continually promote our brand and be a positive representative of the cannabis industry.
• Support the upkeep and cleanliness of our space in a way that propels our brand and standard
• Effectively utilize a cannabis compliant POS system and cash register
• Comply and maintain all required training and certifications required by Provincial and Federal law

• Able to lift and carry 20 lbs.
• Sound knowledge of Cannabis plants and different strains of Cannabis
• Obtain Cannabis Retail Certificate (Cannsell)
• Successfully provide a criminal background check.
• Knowledge of standards of Cannabis Retail stores set by AGCO.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to retail Cannabis
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Able to work evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Able to do audits on a timely manner and if there are some discrepancies appropriate person should be reported.
• Organize and clean the storage room.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Passionate about the "customer experience"
• Achievementoriented and hard working
• Organized, flexible, and empathetic
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask in a fastpaced, highvolume environment
• Strong communicator who can present ideas clearly
• Innovative problem solving and decisionmaking skills.

This is an evolving position as such, the responsibilities and the job title may shift to reflect a change in requirements.

If you are interested in this position and can demonstrate that you meet the requirements defined in the job description, please send your resume with cover letter.

• French not required

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

• ELMIRA, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)

• English (required)