Retail Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager – New Store Opening

Location: 443 South Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt (Bonus Eligible)

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to support curaleaf’s new store opening and day‑to‑day operations. The role requires flexible availability – weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight shifts.

• Communicate proactively with Store Manager, District Manager, and cross‑functional partners to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Model selling behaviors aligned with brand culture and drive customer loyalty and financial performance.
• Monitor, coach, and develop team members to maintain high‑quality customer service.
• Supervise store operations, including opening, closing, shift changes, task delegation, and scheduling.
• Manage store cash controls – register counts, bank withdrawals, armored pickups, safe deposits, change orders, and bookkeeping.
• Analyze inventory trends, oversee stock levels, and coordinate ordering to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Maintain proficiency with systems such as registers and Leaf Logix.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Complete special assignments and assist with coverage or training at other locations as needed.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

• Minimum 1 year of retail or customer‑service experience in a high‑paced environment.
• Minimum 1 year of retail supervisory experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to achieve financial targets.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in a heavily regulated industry.
• Strong leadership, salesmanship, and cash‑handling skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Desire to learn continuously and share knowledge with a broad audience.

• Previous experience in the cannabis industry.

Stand, walk, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands and fingers, and lift up to 25 pounds regularly. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and climb, balance, or work in confined spaces. Requires clear vision at 20 inches or less. The role involves a professional retail environment with standard office equipment and potential allergens such as dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.

$55,000 – $61,000 USD

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Community involvement opportunities
• Referral bonuses and product discounts

Curaleaf is an equal‑opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, as required by law.

We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application process and throughout employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.