Retail Sales Associate - Part Time Cortez Rd W Bradenton, FL

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high‑growth, purpose‑driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Shift Availability: 15 - 25 hours/week - availability on weekends strongly preferred

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00/hr.

Location: 2605 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207

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.

• Customer Experience & Teamwork
  • Greet and assist all guests in a warm, professional manner.
  • 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.
• Operations & Store Standards
  • 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.
  • Support inventory tasks like restocking, fulfilling online orders, and counting products.
  • Consistently meet and exceed daily sales goals by upselling and using product knowledge.
  • Highlight deals and complementary items at checkout to boost customer satisfaction.
  • Stay on top of promotions and product updates.
  • Stay agile and adaptable in a fast‑paced retail environment.
  • Take on extra duties as needed to support the team and store success.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months experience in a customer‑facing or sales role.
• Minimum of 6 months experience using POS systems and handling cash transactions accurately.
• Ability to thrive independently or 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.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new tools.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.
• Effective de‑escalation techniques and calm, solution‑oriented approach.
• Basic proficiency in math and computer applications.
• Positive, proactive mindset when resolving customer issues.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Initiative and team‑first attitude.
• A natural ability to build rapport and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to working well within a team environment.

• Background in a sales role with focus on tracking KPIs and meeting sales targets.
• Familiarity with e‑commerce systems and order fulfillment processes.
• Previous experience within a regulated retail setting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds.

The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and lift up to 50 pounds. This position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). This position has allergen warnings including…