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General Manager – Recreational Cannabis Dispensary
Downtown Sterling, Colorado
Full-Time | In-Person
Reports To: Owner / Executive Team
Current Colorado MED Badge Required
About the Role:
We’re launching a new recreational dispensary in downtown Sterling — and we’re looking for an experienced and motivated General Manager (GM) to lead the store’s launch and ongoing success. You’ll oversee every aspect of day-to-day operations while building a compliant, customer-first, and high-performing retail environment.
This is a foundational leadership role with the opportunity to help shape culture, systems, and long-term growth from the ground up.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and oversee all daily operations of the dispensary
- Ensure strict compliance with Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) rules and store SOPs
- Hire, train, and manage dispensary staff, including assistant managers and budtenders
- Oversee inventory controls, METRC reporting, ordering, intake, and loss prevention
- Lead by example in customer service and professionalism
- Set and track KPIs, sales goals, and operational targets
- Handle scheduling, payroll oversight, and internal communications
- Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and staff
- Act as the primary point of contact for local regulatory inspections, audits, and vendors
- Work directly with ownership to align store performance with company objectives
What We’re Looking For:
- Required: Active Colorado MED Key Badge
- Preferred: 2 years of retail management experience in a licensed Colorado dispensary
- Acceptable: Equivalent cannabis retail management experience in another state with proven knowledge of Colorado compliance, products, and operational expectations
- Strong working knowledge of Colorado cannabis laws, METRC, and inventory control best practices
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with cannabis POS systems (Flowhub, GreenBits, Dutchie, etc.)
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment with evolving processes
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Why Join Us:
- Lead and grow a new dispensary from day one
- Work closely with ownership in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Opportunities for advancement as we scale
- Be a part of bringing cannabis retail to downtown Sterling for the first time
Apply Today:
Submit your resume, proof of active MED Key badge, and a brief cover letter outlining your cannabis leadership experience and interest in this opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000