Retail Area Manager – Trainee

Role Overview

• Manage all aspects of sales performance, staff development, customer experience, and profitability of the area assigned to you.
• Promote clear communication, understanding, and belief in the company’s mission and goals.
• Inspire and coach all employees to work toward a unified objective.
• Own monthly and weekly revenue and profit projections, ensuring alignment with business targets.
• Oversee Store Managers to ensure staff scheduling aligns with daily and weekly revenue expectations.
• Review monthly sales objectives and develop actionable strategies to meet or exceed targets.
• Provide timely and effective guidance to Store Managers and direct reports to ensure operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of growth by supporting direct reports in their roles, enhancing engagement and driving top performance.
• Build strong, positive working relationships with staff and partners to support overall company performance.
• Lead training initiatives that support organizational goals and employee development.
• Enforce all company safety policies and procedures consistently across all locations.
• Respond promptly to store-level emergencies, ensuring resolution or escalation through appropriate channels.
• Identify deficiencies across stores and provide actionable solutions and coaching to improve performance.
• Take ownership of store and job profitability by identifying improvement areas and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization to support the company’s mission.
• Attend store-level and head office meetings as required to stay aligned with company priorities.
• Participate in regular leadership training and development activities designed to prepare you for advancement to an Area Manager position.
• Attends Store and Head office meetings as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) from four-year college or university; or five to seven years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years in the retail Industry in a multi-unit role.
• Must have CannaSell Certification and Clean police record check.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail software and use of the Internet.
• The candidate must be well spoken and possess the ability to speak clearly and confidently in all business settings.
• The ability to conduct and reside over meetings.
• Excellent Business Math skills.
• The ability to read, understand and calculate math calculations such as discounts, interest rates, percentages etc.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math and written skills.
• The ability to delegate, set expectations and monitor progress of all direct reports.
• Motivate, inspire, provide, and accept feedback to and from employees.
• The prioritization skills necessary to use time effectively and set action plans to achieve business targets.
• The individual takes responsibility for subordinates' activities, be available to staff, provides regular performance feedback, develops subordinates' skills, and encourages growth.
• Regional Travel is an essential requirement in this position.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work for a growing company that is positioned to become a globally recognized brand in the cannabis industry.
• Significant opportunity for growth, experience and learning