Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Apply to join Parallel as a Store Manager.

Everyone is welcome here. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there is power in bringing people with diverse backgrounds together. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The Store Manager is responsible for building, guiding, and supporting a store and our people to bring well-being and an improved quality of life through cannabinoids to customers while growing sales and profitability. Our best Store Managers inspire and motivate others by modeling our core values, expertly engaging customers, and demonstrating passion for selling our brands.

• Maintain a strong presence on the floor to build relationships with customers, support and develop the team, and drive revenue.
• Serve as a role‑model and resource for store staff concerning products, services, policies and procedures, industry news, and regulatory changes.
• Drive sales to meet and exceed targets and financial goals.
• Execute company‑driven promotions and launches to meet and exceed sales targets and deliver the best experience possible for customers.
• Act as an entrepreneurial, inspirational people leader, taking responsibility for the store as their own business, cultivating, and maintaining a positive and fair work environment while adhering to company standards.
• Manage recruitment, performance evaluations, employee relations, payroll, engagement, and related tasks.
• Support continued education through scheduling trainings and consistent skills development. Ensure all training is delivered on brand and with the desired service and selling skills.
• Provide feedback to district or area management to identify opportunities, share industry trends, and suggest improvements as needed.
• Oversee the planning and execution of all visual displays, customizing the visual direction to fit store dimensions, communicating timelines, and executing floor sets with precision and on time.
• Manage budget expenditures and work to reduce loss prevention and product returns/damages.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities including customer records and enforce a culture of compliance with the State of Florida Office of Compassionate Use, Florida Statutes for a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, and other relevant regulations.

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo
• 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role

• Retail and cannabis industry experience preferred
• Ability to recruit top talent while motivating the team to exceed sales goals
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Flexible regarding work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask, plan, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and business acumen, proven ability to analyze sales data and create effective action plans

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Ability to assist with lifting stock and materials
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, or photocopiers
• Occasionally position self to retrieve product or materials in the store, including accessing shelving in the storage area

• Are self‑motivated; micro‑managing isn’t fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes the "traditional" solution isn’t the best one

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits;
  Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possible company match, access to company-sponsored wellbeing programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid…