Budtender

Budtender Position at Ayr Wellness

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, and soon, Virginia. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.

At Ayr, our strength lies in our people. We're re-imagining how we work across every part of our business, and we're looking for builders and doers to roll up their sleeves and help shape what's next.

The cannabis industry is fast-moving, complex, and full of opportunity. Together, we're not only shaping a company, but also building the future of cannabis. At Ayr you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career alongside a company positioning itself for long-term success.

Job Summary

The Budtender is responsible for providing our customers with an extraordinary experience. Through meaningful interaction and knowledgeable answers, the Budtender fosters an environment that is compassionate, genuine, and respectful. Budtenders are expected to contribute to making their Dispensary a climate that encourages forward-thinking, embraces inclusion, and practices generosity of spirit. Budtenders also assist the Management Team with the activities and operations of the store, while abiding by policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge, expertise, guidance, and a personalized experience to each customer by explaining the potential benefits of the Premium Cannabis products offered.
• Ensures customer questions or concerns are resolved quickly and completely. Communicate any requests or unresolved concerns to management immediately.
• Accountable for accurately receiving, coordinating, and fulfilling customer orders by utilizing the Point of Sale (POS) and inventory tracking systems in compliance with company, local, and state policies.
• Adapts to varied sales volume and stays active by initiating continued learning activities, creating an engaging environment, and assisting in keeping the dispensary properly stocked, clean, tidy, and in operating order, while keeping a "Customer first" acuity.
• Meets/exceeds day-to-day sales metrics by following the customer experience selling cycle with tailored product suggestions. This includes meeting individual and team-centric sales targets within each dispensary.
• Assist management staff in ensuring all procedures are being followed to reflect regulatory and compliance standards.
• Fosters a positive work environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect, while perpetuating a curiosity for "everything cannabis".
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Store Lead.
• Take pride in the appearance of the store by ensuring all areas, including restrooms, are consistently clean, safe, and guest-ready.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Able to pass all background checks as required by state cannabis agency.
• Availability to work retail schedule that includes nights and weekends
• Prior customer service experience in hospitality, pharmacy, customer services, or retail environment.
• Must stay current and adhere to all policies and regulations of the state cannabis agency
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Education

High school diploma/GED required

Experience

1-3 years working in retail or other customer service position, cannabis experience is a plus

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

Customer Obsessed - Dedicated to creating a remarkable experience for customers; builds rapport and maintains meaningful and effective relationships creating trustful, authentic connections; viewed as a good listener and is easy to approach and talk to and is often in the know early in any given situation

Adaptable / Flexible - Effectively manages change and adjusts comfortably to new people and processes; multi-tasks and handles ambiguity and stress well while remaining positive; bounces back quickly from challenging situations; asks for help when needed and stays focused on being a force for good.

Learning on the Fly - learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner, open to change

Direct reports

No direct reports

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AYR Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.