What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budtender (Academy) position at Native Roots?
Why Work at Native Roots?
Our Budtenders play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience by providing knowledgeable, personalized service to every customer and patient. This role is responsible for guiding customers through their cannabis journey by offering product recommendations tailored to their wellness needs, educating them on product benefits, and ensuring all sales are completed accurately and compliantly. The Budtender also supports daily store operations, including inventory management, order intake, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greets and checks in customers and patients.
- Engages with patients and customers to understand their wellness needs and recommends products.
- Educates customers and patients on the benefits of cannabis products.
- Assists with the intake of deliveries, transfers, and inventory management.
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the store including organizing products and inventory, sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Performs sales transactions including cash handling, using POS system, and compliantly packaging and labeling products.
- Enters or modifies customer/patient information in POS System.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Must hold or obtain a valid Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) Employee Badge.
- Strong communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Any customer service, cash handling and/or sales experience.
- Cannabis knowledge or cannabis industry experience.
- Knowledge of local and state laws related to cannabis sales including Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) regulations.
- Experience operating POS systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push/pull up to 100lbs.
- Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and carrying boxes or items.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- In person at store location based on schedule.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION DETAILS:
- Tip and bonus eligibility.
- Accrue paid time off (PTO) immediately; starting at 2 weeks per year.
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance plans.
- Retirement plans available after 6 months of employment.
- ZayZoon: Earned Wage Access! Get Paid whenever you need with wages-on-demand via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday! We are partnered with ZayZoon, an employee benefit that gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday.
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