Learning & Development Manager

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.

Location: 100% On-Site | Corporate Headquarters in Edina, MN
Compensation: $85,000 – $90,000 salary + comprehensive benefits and paid time off
Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Minnesota Cannabis Services (MCS) is a corporate services and consulting firm supporting more than 50 retail, manufacturing, and delivery businesses across multiple states. We specialize in building the operational, financial, and people systems that power large-scale growth in the cannabis industry.

Our culture is grounded in meritocratic values — rewarding results, accountability, and professional excellence. We believe in empowering capable people with the tools, training, and autonomy to grow based on performance and impact.

The Learning & Development Manager (L&D Manager) will design, implement, and manage training and development programs across all MCS divisions — retail, manufacturing, logistics, and corporate. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments and can bring structure, technology, and creativity to the process of training hundreds of employees quickly and effectively.

This is a hands‑on, tech‑driven position that blends strategy with execution. The L&D Manager will oversee training systems, track employee progress, and lead the development of a company‑wide “University” that delivers consistent, scalable learning experiences across states.

They will also collaborate with HR to manage corporate employee training, new hire orientation, and onboarding activities, while ensuring that learning and growth remain tied to measurable results and organizational excellence.

This position may require up to 25% travel around the state of Minnesota for on‑site trainings as well as occasional visits to the U.S. West Coast. Advanced notice of at least one week will be provided.

• Design and implement training programs for retail, manufacturing, delivery, and corporate staff.
• Create structured learning pathways for each department and role, ensuring quality and consistency across all locations.
• Oversee rollout of all training content and track completion and certification progress.
• Build feedback systems that measure training effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and operational training requirements.

• Lead implementation of a company‑wide Learning Management System (LMS) to centralize all training initiatives.
• Build and brand the internal MCS University
  , complete with courses, career tracks, and certification models.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to digitize and automate training delivery.
• Use analytics to monitor participation, retention, and performance outcomes.

• Develop and maintain structured Employee Development Plans (EDPs) to support career advancement and succession readiness.
• Align growth pathways with performance expectations and company needs.
• Partner with leadership to identify top talent for promotion and further development.
• Create data‑backed systems that recognize achievement and foster internal mobility based…