Retail Training Manager | Louisiana

The Retail Training Manager for our Louisiana market conducts regularly scheduled trainings for our dispensary teams in Louisiana. The Retail Training Manager offers strategic guidance to lead change management efforts during process integration, process continuity and ensures cross-functional alignment to meet organizational goals. This position delivers comprehensive training programs to ensure dispensary staff understand and comply with local and state regulations covering areas such as security protocols, product handling, inventory management and record-keeping requirements. The Retail Training Manager trains and drives a strong selling and customer service culture. This role works closely with retail leaders to ensure that the intended training resonates with our dispensary teams even in the absence of our trainers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Determines training gaps and develops training materials to increase employee retention and comprehension including guides, job aids, videos, etc.
• Monitors sales trends and develop training strategies to maximize sales.
• Monitors and evaluates training program’s effectiveness, success and ROI and reports on them to key stakeholders.
• Maintains a weekly training schedule within each Region that maximizes organizational and regional objectives & training focuses.
• Identifies KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and tracks data to identify and implement improvements to existing materials and continually seek ways to enhance the value and effectiveness of these solutions.
• Facilitates scheduled in-person and virtual trainings, as required.
• Analyzes and organizes complex information to create professionally designed, engaging and effective programs.
• Drives operational consistency using agile change management methodologies.
• Partners with retail leadership and cross-functional teams to scale operational initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and partners with regional manager and store leadership teams to construct store-specific training plans.
• Champions inventory management best practices that adhere to state regulations and meet organizational goals.
• Trains store teams to accurately monitor all inventory movement, inventory stock levels, incoming deliveries, daily/monthly inventory audits & menu management.
• Exhibits proficiency in using Point of Sale (POS) systems and other relevant software applications.
• Assists in the creation of SOPs and other documents for in-store procedures, labor management and cash handling procedures.
• Champions in-store marketing initiatives to ensure that changes or installations in-store are completed per instructions and align with strategic brand initiatives.
• Performs periodic compliance audits to assess staff adherence to regulatory guidelines and identify areas for improvement, providing feedback and additional training.
• Helps retail leaders establish best practices surrounding record-keeping of staff training activities, certifications, and compliance documentation, ensuring all records are up-to-date and readily accessible for regulatory inspections.
• Protects company assets and minimizes loss according to store standards and operating procedures, including workplace safety, inventory control and loss prevention.
• Ensures readiness for all daily training days and timelines.
• Provides ongoing support for stores.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Two to four years’ experience as a retail leader or training and development manager.
• Bachelor’s degree or can substitute experience for a degree.
• Previous cannabis experience preferred.
• Experience using content management eLearning tools and managing LMS platforms.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, delivering, and tracking learning and education that builds performance, skills, and development.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in-classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc.)
• Solid background in retail operations, leadership, training, and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and learner-centric learning solutions.
• Quickly adapts work to support changing priorities.
• Must be an excellent teacher and possess the ability to take complex subjects and turn them into engaging, simple, and coherent training sessions.
• Capable of seeing the big picture and understanding how this role impacts and influences the larger business.
• Proven work experience managing multiple projects with varying timelines & competing priorities.
• Track record in designing and executing successful training programs.
• Ability to plan, multi-task, and manage time effectively.
• Strong writing and record-keeping ability for reports and training manuals.
• Travel up to 90% of working hours for onsite support in region

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 35 lb.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus.
• The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment for all. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please notify us by replying to your application confirmation email or contacting your recruiter directly.

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