Gage Cannabis, Co (USA) is on a mission to become the leader in the cannabis segment for Cultivation, Processing and Provisioning. We strive for the highest standards in social responsibility and ethical business practices. The company's world-class cannabis team produces indoor cannabis that is grown in small batches with a focus on premium quality.
The Vice President of Retail will manage, develop, and motivate the Michigan Retail team, while creating and implementing sales plans to drive towards the company's aggressive growth strategy. They will ensure that the Retail operations follow State Regulations and internally approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). This role will collaborate with the leadership team to develop, document, and implement practices, policies, and strategies that support a performance and results-driven culture.
The ideal candidate will have proven sales leadership experience and proven success in the Cannabis Retail space. They will also have a track record that includes multiple successful openings of store locations in their region.
Responsibilities:
· Develop and lead the retail team, with responsibility for defining team strategy and project plans to execute initiatives. · Lead the store workforce management team to drive efficiencies in store scheduling, payroll forecasting, reporting and administration of incentive programs. · Partner with the finance and accounting department to analyze store incentive programs to recommend changes that will drive top line growth and margin expansion. · Primary liaison between the executive management team and store leaders to ensure that all information is communicated in a timely, consistent, and brand appropriate manner. · Drive operational excellence in stores by creating consistent and efficient back of house standards across the entire store fleet. · Oversee regional field operations managers to drive field compliance of back of house standards through regular store visits and audits. · Manage store opening, expansion, relocation and closing process to ensure consistent execution. · Lead the Delivery team to ensure successful expansion and execution of Delivery services in Michigan. · Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to refine omni-channel strategies to continuously deliver a seamless end to end customer experience that spans both online and stores. · Stay informed of new technology and cannabis industry initiatives to drive innovation and efficiency within stores. · Partner with the Human Resources department to support training tools and new hire onboarding process to enhance customer experience and increase store productivity. · Establish the rules of engagement to ensure that clear expectations are set and agreed upon between business units while fostering collaborative working relationships with retail operations to drive business growth, strategic initiatives and global operational standards.
Skills and Requirements
· 10+ years of retail multi-unit store management · Multi-unit Cannabis Dispensary management preferred · Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and prioritize workload to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines · Must be a collaborative team player who can both nurture and develop retail management · Proven leadership ability, as well as strength in building internal partnerships · Ability to think strategically and develop achievable long-term goals · Strong organizational, project management and time management skills to successfully implement strategic initiatives from initial idea through execution · Strong personnel management and retail operations knowledge, including inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, merchandising, customer service and store budget preparation · Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy · Strong communication, critical-thinking, and presentation skills; including the ability to provide written and verbal direction effectively · 50% Travel required
Full Time. Salary based on experience and successful interview; full benefits and great growth opportunities
Gage USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conduct all its activities in a barrier-free and inclusive manner. We thank all candidates for their interest in Gage USA; however, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.