Retail Sales Associate - Full Time

About the role

As a Retail Sales Associate at Curaleaf, you’ll be the face of our brand and the go-to expert for our customers, helping them explore our cannabis products and delivering top-tier service with every interaction.

You’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming, informative, inclusive, and engaging experience, helping guests explore our products and find the right fit for their needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist all guests in a warm, professional manner to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Build strong and genuine connections with customers, ask thoughtful questions, and offer personalized product advice.
• Address concerns with professionalism and resolve issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Encourage loyalty by signing guests up for rewards programs.
• Work closely with your team to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and upbeat atmosphere.
• Help open and close the store, handle cash, and follow all procedures and regulations.
• Check IDs, update customer profiles, and process transactions accurately.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and fully stocked, from the sales floor to the backroom.
• Support inventory tasks like restocking, fulfilling online orders, and counting products.
• Consistently meet (and beat!) daily sales goals by upselling, building trust, and using your product knowledge.
• Highlight deals and complementary items at checkout to boost customer satisfaction.
• Stay on top of promotions and product updates to give customers a seamless experience.
• Stay agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.
• Take on extra duties as needed to support the team and store success.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience in a customer-facing or sales role, with a strong focus on service and satisfaction.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience using point-of-sale (POS) systems and handling cash transactions accurately.

Qualifications

• The ability to thrive both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with customers and team members alike.
• Strong multitasking abilities and the agility to shift priorities as needed.
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn new tools to support daily operations and customer engagement.
• Solid time management and organizational skills to stay on top of tasks and responsibilities.
• Effective de-escalation techniques and a calm, solution-oriented approach to handling customer concerns.
• Basic proficiency in math and computer applications to support transactions and reporting.
• A positive, proactive mindset when resolving customer issues, always aiming for a great guest experience.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Initiative and a team-first attitude, with a readiness to support store leadership and contribute to overall success.
• A natural ability to build rapport and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to working well within a team environment.

Skills

• A passion for cannabis and a desire to help others discover its benefits.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of cannabis products and regulations.
• Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Pay

$16.50—$16.50 USD

Schedule

Open availability including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.