Assistant General Manager (Temporary - Events Season)

Job Description: Assistant General Manager (Temporary - Events Season) Embarc is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and organized leader to join us as a temporary Assistant General Manager supporting our summer events season. This role will work closely with Embarc staff at key events, including the California State Fair, and will be employed July through mid-August. Compensation for this role is $25-$30 per hour. Embarc is an emerging cannabis retailer, passionate about our community, customers, and people. If you are excited about retail leadership, read below -- we invite you to apply. Overview The Assistant General Manager oversees store operations, team leadership, and the customer experience. This role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and strict compliance with company policies and state regulations. Leadership Mentor, train, and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and accountability. Act as a key point of contact between global and store staff. Understand and follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement governing all hourly team members. Build a culture that aligns with the core values of the organization. Utilize critical problem-solving skills to make decisions for the store. Be a champion of change. Store Operations Supervise daily store operations to ensure efficiency and compliance. Support building schedules and reacting to business to achieve budgeted labor targets. Assist with building a pipeline of talent through proactive recruiting practices. Ensure employees follow state and union work hours, breaks, and safety requirements. Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and merchandising. Own the implementation of company policies, legal regulations, and operational improvements. Maintain a deep knowledge of licensing and compliance at both state and local levels. Ensure accountability across all roles and functions. Act as a PPSO as needed. Able to safely lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Customer Experience Leads the front of house store team to create an exceptional experience for customers and employees, and to exceed sales goals. Engage with customers on the sales floor, answering questions and recommending products. Champion brand education and product knowledge training. Analyze sales metrics and employee performance to drive business results. Build customer retention using company loyalty programs. Communicate and execute sales and marketing initiatives. Ensure visual merchandising meets company standards. Drive community engagement, field marketing, and events. Manage customer reviews across all platforms. Inventory Supervise all aspects of inventory management: intake, counts, pricing, transfers, recalls, stocking, and compliance. Oversee accurate counts and records in METRC and POS systems. Ensure recurring audits, spot checks, and cycle counts are accurate and timely. Anticipate demand and manage reorder levels of non-cannabis supplies to ensure product availability. Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships. Analyze and action inventory reports. Ensure compliance with state and local cannabis regulations. What Skills We\'re Looking For Strong leadership and communication skills with both staff and vendors. Deep understanding of inventory control and compliance procedures. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities. Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced retail environment. Proficiency in retail systems, compliance software, and reporting tools. Required Education and Experience Proven track record of utilizing training and resources to drive a culture of exceptional customer experience and sales. Experience with Metrc Track and Trace system. Experience with Treez POS system. At least three years of management or supervisory experience in retail or operations. Experience with computerized inventory and compliance systems. Equal Opportunity Embarc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, or current employment status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Embarc