Dispensary General Manager; Cannabis Retail

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$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Annual Bonus and Commission

General Manager – Cannabis Retail

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 + Lucrative Bonus Incentives for Goals Met and Top Performance

Location:

Passaic County, New Jersey (Exact location withheld)

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for cannabis and a knack for retail operations? We’re seeking a General Manager to lead a licensed cannabis retail store in New Jersey. This is a unique opportunity to oversee a thriving retail environment where customer experience, regulatory compliance, and team culture are the top priorities.

About the Opportunity

Our client is committed to delivering a premium customer experience through expert staff, curated products, and a welcoming atmosphere. They prioritize operational excellence, community engagement, and full compliance with all New Jersey cannabis regulations. The General Manager will play a central role in ensuring the success and integrity of their day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team
• Recruit, train, and inspire staff to create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and top-tier
• Drive Daily Operations
• Oversee all aspects of store operations including opening/closing, delegation of tasks,
• cleanliness, and the in-store experience.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance
• Stay current with NJ-CRC regulations and ensure strict compliance with all SOPs and reporting
• standards. Responsible for audits, documentation, and compliance oversight.
• Monitor KPIs, coach team members on product knowledge and upselling, and ensure each
• customer interaction aligns with their brand values.
• Inventory Oversight & Reporting
• Partner with inventory leads to manage stock levels, reduce shrinkage, and ensure accurate
• sales and forecasting reports.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador
• Represent the store in the community and uphold the company’s values with professionalism
• and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail management experience (cannabis industry experience strongly preferred)
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage, motivate, and mentor a team
• Knowledge of New Jersey cannabis laws or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn regulatory requirements
• Experience with cannabis POS systems such as Treez, Flowhub, or Dutchie (Treez preferred)
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Must be 21+ and able to pass all state-mandated background checks
• Bonus incentives tied to performance and achievement of goals
• Employee discounts on products
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for internal growth and advancement
• Positive, supportive, and mission-driven work culture
• Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment for all employees and customers.
• Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.
• Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
• Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
• Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company…