General Manager – Cannabis Retail

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 + Lucrative Bonus Incentives for Goals Met and Top Performance

Location: Passaic County, New Jersey (Exact location withheld)

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for cannabis and a knack for retail operations? We’re seeking a General Manager to lead a licensed cannabis retail store in New Jersey. This is a unique opportunity to oversee a thriving retail environment where customer experience, regulatory compliance, and team culture are the top priorities.

About the Opportunity

Our client is committed to delivering a premium customer experience through expert staff, curated products, and a welcoming atmosphere. They prioritize operational excellence, community engagement, and full compliance with all New Jersey cannabis regulations. The General Manager will play a central role in ensuring the success and integrity of their day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team
• Recruit, train, and inspire staff to create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and top-tier
• customer service.
• Drive Daily Operations
• Oversee all aspects of store operations including opening/closing, delegation of tasks,
• cleanliness, and the in-store experience.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance
• Stay current with NJ-CRC regulations and ensure strict compliance with all SOPs and reporting
• standards. Responsible for audits, documentation, and compliance oversight.
• Maximize Sales & Service Standards
• Monitor KPIs, coach team members on product knowledge and upselling, and ensure each
• customer interaction aligns with their brand values.
• Inventory Oversight & Reporting
• Partner with inventory leads to manage stock levels, reduce shrinkage, and ensure accurate
• sales and forecasting reports.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador
• Represent the store in the community and uphold the company’s values with professionalism
• and integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail management experience (cannabis industry experience strongly preferred)
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage, motivate, and mentor a team
• Knowledge of New Jersey cannabis laws or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn regulatory requirements
• Experience with cannabis POS systems such as Treez, Flowhub, or Dutchie (Treez preferred)
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Must be 21+ and able to pass all state-mandated background checks

Perks & Benefits

• $80,000–$90,000 base salary
• Bonus incentives tied to performance and achievement of goals

• Employee discounts on products
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for internal growth and advancement
• Positive, supportive, and mission-driven work culture
• Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment for all employees and customers.

About Vangst:

• Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.
• Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
• Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
• Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.
• Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.