Retail Associate

Company Overview:

NUG’s mission is to normalize the cannabis experience so that adult consumers (age 21+) may use cannabis as they choose without shame or embarrassment. NUG believes in the scientifically verified healing properties of cannabis. NUG also supports the responsible adult use of cannabis for enjoyment. We value our employees and understand their well-being is critical to the company’s success Join the NUG family as a sales associate at our first NY dispensary and become part of something exciting and new.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to our customers and guests by creating an inviting experience.
• Educate the customer regarding our products and their effects
• Assist customers with selection of products
• Keep display cases/floors clean and ensure all products is fully exhibited
• Support the store experience by performing various operational tasks as needed
• Process POS (point of sale) purchases using TREEZ platform
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Complies with all established company policies and procedures
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to management
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of customer data within area of responsibility
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience in Cannabis culture
• Must be reliable and dependable with a good work ethic
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Additional Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and time management
• Must be able to adapt to changes in work environment
• Must be detail oriented and take directions well
• Must have knowledge of medical cannabis, related vocabulary, and product offered

Working Conditions:

This position will work in an office/retail store environment with a controlled temperature and may have to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, sit for extended periods of time, use hands and fingers for data entry, some lifting, squatting, bending, some pushing and pulling.

NUG is An Equal Opportunity Employer That Values Diversity

NUG is committed, in compliance with applicable laws, to fostering a workplace that welcomes and embraces diversity. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply. NUG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Cash handling: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person