General Manager – Cannabis Dispensary
2 hours ago
Eltingville, Staten Island
The General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the dispensary, ensuring compliance with state cannabis regulations, maximizing revenue, and delivering a premium customer experience. This role combines leadership, sales strategy, inventory control, and team development to drive profitability and brand growth. Key Responsibilities Operations Management • Oversee day-to-day dispensary operations (retail + delivery if applicable), • Ensure smooth opening/closing procedures and store readiness, • Maintain a high-end, organized, and compliant retail environment Sales & Revenue Growth • Drive daily, weekly, and monthly revenue targets, • Implement upselling strategies and optimize average cart size, • Execute promotions, product launches, and marketing campaigns, • Monitor KPIs (conversion rate, average order value, repeat customers) Team Leadership • Hire, train, and manage dispensary staff (budtenders, supervisors, delivery drivers), • Create schedules and manage labor costs efficiently, • Build a strong sales culture and accountability within the team, • Conduct performance reviews and coaching Compliance & Security • Ensure full compliance with state and local cannabis laws, • Maintain accurate reporting, ID verification, and transaction tracking, • Work with security teams to enforce safety protocols, • Prepare for inspections and audits Inventory & Vendor Management • Oversee inventory ordering, receiving, and reconciliation, • Prevent shrinkage and manage product lifecycle, • Build relationships with vendors and brands, • Optimize product mix based on sales data Customer Experience • Deliver a high-end, “Apple Store–level” dispensary experience, • Resolve customer issues professionally and efficiently, • Maintain strong brand reputation and customer loyalty Technology & Systems • Manage POS systems (e.g., Dutchie, Treez, etc.), • Utilize analytics tools to drive decision-making, • Oversee in-store tech (e.g., tablets, digital menus, Peak Beyond systems) Qualifications • 3–5+ years of retail management experience (cannabis preferred), • Strong understanding of cannabis products, strains, and compliance regulations, • Proven track record of hitting sales targets, • Experience managing teams (10+ employees preferred), • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Experience with POS systems and inventory software Key Skills • Leadership & team building, • Sales strategy & revenue optimization, • Compliance & risk management, • Inventory control, • Customer experience excellence, • Data-driven decision making Success Metrics (KPIs) • Monthly revenue growth, • Average order value (AOV), • Customer retention rate, • Inventory accuracy & shrinkage, • Employee performance & retention
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