Lead Store Associate

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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.

Lead Store Associate

Type of Work: Full-Time

Shift Availability: The candidate must have open availability on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50/hr

Location: 1125 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

About the Role:

As a Lead Store Associate, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional experiences to our customers while guiding and inspiring your team. As a key player in our retail operations, you'll serve as a brand ambassador, drive performance, and help shape a welcoming, compliant, and high-performing retail store environment.

What You’ll Do:

Customer Experience & People

• Lead by example to create a warm, welcoming environment where every guest feels valued, and coach your team to deliver exceptional service with every interaction.
• Empower associates to build meaningful customer relationships through personalized product recommendations and expert guidance.
• Drive consultative selling on the floor by encouraging open-ended questions, active listening, and thoughtful product education.
• Foster a culture of loyalty by guiding the team to enroll guests in our rewards program and capture customer insights that enhance future experiences.
• Support your team in resolving customer concerns with empathy and professionalism, ensuring every challenge becomes an opportunity to build trust.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace—where positivity and teamwork fuel great customer experiences and smooth operations at checkout.

• Execute opening and closing duties, including daily huddles and cash reconciliation.
• Verify customer IDs and maintain accurate POS profiles.
• Ensure inventory integrity through precise transaction processing and order fulfillment.
• Lead inventory counts and participate in overnight audits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and guest-ready store environment.
• Uphold compliance with SOPs, safety protocols, and state regulations.

• Achieve daily KPI goals through consultative selling and upselling strategies.
• Reinforce customer purchase decisions and highlight complementary products.
• Stay informed on promotions and product updates to deliver a seamless shopping experience.

• Guide and support store associates in daily operations.
• Lead by example in customer service and operational excellence.
• Train new hires and conduct ongoing training sessions.
• Provide real-time coaching and feedback to drive team performance.
• Delegate tasks effectively and act as the go-to leader in the absence of store management.
• Support conflict resolution and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and take on additional duties as needed.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a customer-facing or sales environment.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience using point-of-sale (POS) systems and cash handling.
• A minimum of 6 months of leadership experience in a retail environment.
• Minimum of 6 months of hands-on experience in retail store operations, including but not limited to executing opening and closing procedures, and reconciling cash drawers.
• Curaleaf Team Members need a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Store…