Vice President of Retail

Overview

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we’re not just building businesses — we’re building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world-class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology.

We’re looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast-changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems.

When you join our team, you’ll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You’ll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in America.

Vice President of Retail
Location: 100% On-Site | Corporate Headquarters in Edina, MN

Compensation: $200,000–$300,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits and paid time off

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer and Executive Leadership Team

About the Company We are a rapidly scaling corporate services firm providing staffing, training, and operational consulting to over 50 cannabis retail locations across multiple states. Our team builds sophisticated, compliant, and customer-focused retail systems designed to scale with precision and consistency across markets.

About the Role The Vice President of Retail will lead and scale all retail operations across a multi-state footprint. This executive is responsible for shaping the operational strategy, systems, and leadership culture that drive consistent performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction across every store.

This role requires a data-driven operator and strong collaborator — someone who leads through clarity, analytics, and partnership. The VP of Retail will work cross-functionally with Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Supply Chain, Legal, Technology, and Human Resources to create a unified, best-in-class retail organization positioned for sustained growth and franchise readiness.

• Strategic Retail Leadership
• Lead all retail operations across multiple states with full P&L ownership.
• Develop and implement a national retail operating model that drives consistency, compliance, and profitability.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear field execution plans aligned with KPIs and financial targets.
• Serve as the executive bridge between headquarters and field leadership, maintaining alignment, communication, and accountability.
• Multi-State Operations Management
• Oversee a large field organization consisting of Regional Directors, District Managers, and General Managers.
• Establish disciplined operating rhythms including performance reviews, store audits, and financial reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all operating markets.
• Build scalable systems that support market expansion, new store launches, and sustained growth.
• Customer Experience & Brand Execution
• Define and uphold brand standards and customer experience expectations across all locations.
• Partner with Marketing to implement in-store campaigns, merchandising, and loyalty initiatives.
• Use data and customer insights to continuously refine service models and store performance.
• Foster a customer-first culture rooted in hospitality, education, and brand trust.
• Talent & People Operations
• Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing retail leadership team capable of managing large-scale operations.
• Partner with Human Resources to align workforce planning, hiring, training, and career development across regions.
• Develop leadership training, performance management systems, and succession planning for all retail roles.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Financial & Operational Performance
• Drive profitability through efficient labor management, cost control, and margin optimization.
• Partner with Finance to forecast sales, model labor and expense budgets, and analyze operational performance.
• Utilize analytics dashboards to identify trends,…