SPARK Retail Operations Intern

Cansortium Inc. is a vertically integrated cultivator, processor, formulator, and retailer of Premium Cannabis Products currently operating in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas as FLUENT Cannabis. Our purpose is to compassionately provide patients access to the highest level of medical cannabis in an unrivaled, professional healthcare environment with outstanding customer service. Patient care always comes first at FLUENT, and our standards, practices, and performance are unmatched.

We are looking for leaders who want to work alongside great talent and create positive work experience for their team. We are focused on continuous improvements, which creates development opportunities, engaged feedback, and increased contributions towards our goals as a leader in the medical cannabis industry.

Find out more at www.getfluent.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

ROLE SUMMARY

The SPARK internship program is designed to provide hands-on experience and practical learning opportunities. The intern will work closely with the Retail Department to contribute to ongoing projects, gain insight into cannabis retail strategies, and develop skills that align with their academic and career goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in customer experience evaluations, training logs, and store assessments.
• Conduct research and analysis on organizational behavior, sales growth strategies, and retail operations.
• Collaborate with team members on training initiatives, presentations, and manuals.
• Support Retail with aged inventory reporting, discount reporting, store audits, store visits, new hire sales training, and KPI reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must actively be enrolled to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a related field and possess a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Retail experience is preferred.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The company will ask you to assist in other departments depending on company needs. This means that you may not always work in the department that you were hired for. Ensuring products are efficiently delivered to our patients is a top priority. Flexibility and a willingness to assist wherever needed are essential to both your success and the success of the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to speak and hear. Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms and ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full-time internship Monday – Friday

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

FLUENT is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

BENEFITS

• You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events.
• Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals.
• By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to submit proof of such eligibility.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.