General Manager – Cannabis Dispensary
12 days 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