Director of Retail; Cannabis Industry

The Role

Director of Retail

• Colorado (Hybrid – in office 2 days/week in Denver)
• Colorado travel required

• $120,000–$140,000+ (negotiable DOE)
• Relocation stipend available
• Bonus

• Medical, Dental, Vision (50% covered)
• Unlimited PTO

We are partnering with one of the largest cannabis retailers and are seeking a strategic Director of Retail to oversee multiple dispensaries in Colorado.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven multi‑unit retail leader to help drive operational excellence, sales growth, employee engagement, and customer experience across a high‑volume retail footprint in one of the nation’s most established cannabis markets.

• Lead and develop District Managers and multi‑unit retail teams
• Drive sales growth, profitability, and customer experience initiatives
• Analyze KPIs, financials, labor, and operational performance metrics
• Develop and execute retail strategies, OKRs, and forecasting plans
• Oversee SOP execution, compliance, and operational consistency across stores
• Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Operations, Compliance, and Leadership teams
• Support inventory, merchandising, pricing, promotional planning, and ROI analysis
• Coach and mentor leadership teams while fostering accountability and engagement
• Maintain compliance with Colorado MED and METRC regulations

• 7+ years of retail management experience
• Strong multi‑unit cannabis retail leadership experience (preferred but not required)
• Experience directly managing District or Regional Managers
• Strong operational, analytical, and financial acumen
• Experience working within highly regulated environments
• Proven ability to scale operations, improve KPIs, and lead high‑performing teams

• Dutchie
• METRC
• Paragon
• ERP systems
• Spring Big

• Education:
  
  BS/BA in retail management or business management, or related
• Cannabis industry experience preferred
• Proficient computer skills, including the G Suite
• Experience in a regulated company environment

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitively

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