Budtender

Join Our Team at Swade Smithville

Love cannabis and love people? Turn that passion into a career. Swade is looking for budtenders at our dispensary in Smithville, MO. As a Budtender (Product Specialist), you'll be the face of Swade—guiding customers to the right products, sharing your cannabis knowledge, and delivering the kind of experience that turns first-time visitors into regulars.

Why You'll Love Working at Swade

• Benefits that actually have your back. We cover 100% of your individual premiums for health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance—so more of your paycheck stays yours.
• Grow with a Missouri cannabis leader. BeLeaf Medical is one of the state's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies. As we grow, so do your opportunities to advance.
• Learn from the best. Ongoing paid training on cannabis products, effects, and sales so you become a true expert customers trust.
• Real work-life balance. 12 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays, paid parental leave, and a generous employee discount.

About Swade & BeLeaf Medical BeLeaf Medical is one of Missouri's leading, vertically integrated cannabis companies—home to Swade Dispensaries and Sinse Cannabis. With years of experience and a commitment to quality and consistency, we grow, package, and deliver the best cannabis flower and manufactured/infused products in Missouri, meeting the high standards of discerning customers who appreciate cannabis in all its forms.

What You'll Do

• Deliver an outstanding, welcoming experience for every customer who walks through our doors.
• Consult with customers on their needs—asking thoughtful questions, listening carefully, and recommending the right products, strains, and formats.
• Share expert product knowledge on cannabis flower, edibles, concentrates, and infused products.
• Process sales transactions quickly and accurately, and keep your assigned cash register balanced.
• Protect customer privacy and maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times.
• Use our seed-to-sale software and follow individual purchase limits and all state and local regulations.
• Participate in ongoing training on cannabis concepts, sales techniques, and new products.
• Perform opening and closing duties, attend daily pre-shift meetings, and help with inventory as needed.
• Keep the dispensary and your work area clean, organized, and on-brand.
• Communicate regularly with the General Manager and Supervisors, and be an ambassador for Swade at all times.

What You Bring

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in high-volume retail, customer service, or sales.
• Prior dispensary or cannabis industry experience is a big plus—but a great attitude and willingness to learn matter most.
• Genuine passion for cannabis and for helping people.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit or stand for long periods (4+ hours).
• Able to bend, squat, and reach overhead.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $16.50–$17.00 per hour.
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life—individual employee premiums covered 100% by the company. Dependent premiums are covered at 50%.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching.
• Time off: 12 days of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
• Family: Paid parental leave.
• Perks: Generous employee discount.

Ready to Apply? If you're 21+, love cannabis, and want to build a career with one of Missouri's top dispensaries, we want to meet you. Apply today to join the team at Swade Smithville.