Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

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: 8-25 hours - availability on weekends strongly preferred.
Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00/hr.
Location: 2082 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765.

As a Retail Sales Associate
, 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.

• Greet and assist all guests in a warm, professional manner.
• Build strong, 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.
• Support inventory tasks like restocking, fulfilling online orders, and counting products.
• Consistently meet and beat daily sales goals by upselling, building trust, and using product knowledge.
• Highlight deals and complementary items at checkout to boost customer satisfaction.
• Stay on top of promotions and product updates.
• Remain agile and adaptive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing retail environment.
• Take on extra duties as needed to support the team and store success.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience in a customer‑facing or sales role, focused on service and satisfaction.
• Minimum 6 months of experience using POS systems and handling cash accurately.
• Ability to thrive independently and as part of a team in a compliance‑driven environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnights.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and team members.
• Strong multitasking and priority‑shifting abilities.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new tools.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.
• Effective de‑elevation techniques and a calm, solution‑oriented approach.
• Basic proficiency in math and computer applications.
• Positive, proactive mindset for resolving customer issues.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and composure under pressure.
• Initiative and team‑first attitude, ready to support leadership.
• Natural ability to build rapport and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to working well within a team.

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

Stand for extended periods, walk, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands and fingers to feel, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds). Requires clear vision at 20 inches or less. Exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens; work in confined spaces; high stress tolerance; adaptability; flexibility for an ever‑changing environment.

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Generous PTO and parental leave.
• Life/Disability insurance.
• Community involvement.
• Referral bonuses and product discounts.

Curaleaf is an equal‑opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact us.