What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Retail Associate (Weekend Availability a MUST) position at Gram's Five & Dime - Newport (AU)?
Gram’s Five & Dime Cannabis Co, a women-run and family-owned company, is looking to employ a knowledgeable and motivated Retail Associate to assist customers at our medical and recreational dispensaries in Newport!
This position is part-time, 1-3 days per week (with opportunities to pick up shifts for call outs or vacations), with some flexibility in scheduling. This could eventually turn into full time if the need arises. We are open 9am - 9pm every day!
JOB APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH really. PLEASE DO NOT STOP BY OR PHONE THE RETAIL LOCATION TO INQUIRE UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED TO AN INTERVIEW. Thank you for your understanding.
Please also note that if your resume does not include your relevant experience, we will be forced to reject it due to the volume of applicants. Make sure that you include this important information.
Benefits include employee discounts, flexible schedules, paid time off, and generous tips!
Primary responsibilities include greeting and interacting with customers, processing transactions using our POS system, resolving or working with a manager to address customer issues, and sharing relevant cannabis experiences to engage with customers. You should also be able to answer questions about different strains of cannabis, their medicinal uses, and methods of consumption.
Secondary responsibilities include keeping up the welcoming and clean appearance of the store, packaging, and staying up to date with industry and product trends.
An outstanding Retail Associate should have excellent communication and customer service skills in order to ensure customers are well-informed and happy with their experience at our store. A successful candidate should also have strong organizational skills and good attention to detail.
SKILLS
- Good phone and in-person customer service skills
- Comfortable with technology and able to learn new computer applications
- Ability to communicate positively and clearly
- Attentive to detail and organized
- Excellent cash handling skills
- Basic math skills
- Flexible, adaptable, and a good multi-tasker
- Can work effectively as part of a team
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 21 years old
- Maine resident with a current, valid Maine ID
- Must qualify for Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Individual Identification Card
- Must have OPEN WEEKEND AVAILABILITY! Additional availability is also appreciated!
- Basic knowledge of cannabis and cannabis-related products, or an ability to learn! You do not need to be an expert - we will train you!
- Detail-oriented
- Able to handle POS system in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- The ability to perform tasks that involve lifting 25 lbs, prolonged standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of retail experience
ABOUT US
Gram’s Five & Dime opened our first medical cannabis dispensary in Detroit, ME in June 2021 after years of hard work developing our brand and growing techniques. In 2023, we expanded our services into the adult-use space by opening our flagship store in Newport, ME. We’re a family-run business with deep roots in Maine, and are proud of our focus on being a community-oriented cannabis company. We are the dispensary that you can bring your Gram to! Not only do we grow our own cannabis, we also source from select vendors in the area, so you can be assured that the product we carry is the very best that central Maine has to offer. Our dreams for the future are big, and we want our team to be excited about the ride ahead! Women-owned and LGBTQ allies. Visit our website at grams5.com for more information.