Retail Associate

Story Cannabis
Columbus +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have customer service experience and a passion for cannabis.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with customer service experience and a genuine interest in cannabis education
    — “Provide exceptional customer service through elevated customer service standards, behaviors, and product knowledge.”
  • Individuals who thrive in team-based retail environments with operational precision
    — “Work cohesively as part of a team to ensure sales, customer satisfaction, and designated timelines meet compliance goals.”
  • People who are comfortable with physical labor and can manage inventory efficiently
    — “Conduct nightly inventory counts of all retail store products.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires physical stamina to handle up to 50 pounds and long hours on feet
    — “Must have the ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with POS systems and inventory management in your resume
    — “Operate cash register, computer-based POS system, and cash drawer.”
  • Emphasize your ability to work with diverse personalities in your interview responses
    — “Work with a diverse group of personalities - employees and customers.”
  • Showcase your mathematical and organizational skills with concrete examples
    — “Possess excellent skills in mathematics. Be extremely organized, efficient, and a good manager of time & resources.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • exceptional customer service
  • accurate sales transactions
  • efficient store operations
Typical background
retailcustomer servicecash handling

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceProduct KnowledgeCash HandlingPOS System OperationInventory ManagementTeamworkTime ManagementOrganizationCleaningStocking

Preferred

Marijuana Knowledge

Stack & domain

Customer ServiceProduct KnowledgeCash TransactionsPOS SystemInventory ManagementCompassionProfessionalismMathematicsOrganizationTeamworkRetailCannabis

About the role

Original posting from Story Cannabis via Greenhouse

Our Story:

Story Cannabis was built by misfits on a mission — people bold enough to shift the cannabis narrative and create something better. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans, Story is a vertically integrated company headquartered in Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana, and we’re just getting started.

Our vision is to bring hope, happiness, and healing to the world through cannabis, and we’re doing it one state, one store, and one customer at a time.

Leadership defines how we show up. Data drives how we grow. Gratitude keeps us grounded. Unity fuels our momentum. And growth, in every sense, inspires everything we do.

If you’re ready to challenge what’s expected and shape the future of cannabis, your next chapter starts with Story.

Overview:

As a Retail Associate, you’ll be the face of our store — welcoming customers, guiding them through product selections, and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience. You’ll bring our brand to life through genuine interactions, deep product knowledge, and a passion for helping people discover what fits their needs. This role blends customer service, education, and operational precision to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for every guest who walks through our doors.

Responsibilities:

Greet customers when entering the retail store with compassion and professionalism. 

Accurately and compliantly enter customer information into our database systems to verify eligibility for purchase. 

Completes all sales and job duties per company SOP. 

Provide exceptional customer service through elevated customer service standards, behaviors, and product knowledge. 

Quickly and precisely handle cash and debit transactions while always maintaining a balanced cash drawer. 

Work with a diverse group of personalities - employees and customers. 

Possess excellent skills in mathematics. 

Be extremely organized, efficient, and a good manager of time & resources. 

Operate cash register, computer-based POS system, and cash drawer. 

Clean, stock, and organize retail store. 

Conduct nightly inventory counts of all retail store products. 

Work cohesively as part of a team to ensure sales, customer satisfaction, and designated timelines meet compliance goals.   

Work on special projects and assignments designated by management. 

Other duties as assigned. 

 Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent required.

Previous customer services experience preferred.

Marijuana knowledge a bonus.

Must be over 21 years of age.

Can legally work in the United States - all documentation required.

Must have a valid State-Issued ID or U.S. Passport

Must have reliable transportation.

Must have no scheduling restrictions.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment background checks.

 Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking for extended periods.

Our Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*

401k retirement savings plan*

Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*

Company paid Life Insurance*

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Commuter benefits*

Product discounts

Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)

*For full-time positions only

We want our story to be one that fosters an inclusive culture and provides an enriching employee experience. As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all individuals, including those who may have encountered legal issues related to previous marijuana laws. We understand that these laws have disproportionately impacted certain communities and individuals. We are committed to considering all candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to contribute to our team, rather than focusing solely on past legal encounters. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with past involvement with the legal system, to apply for positions within our organization.

Source: Story Cannabis careers (Greenhouse)

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