Sales Associate

Job description

Sales Associate

Sessions Cannabis is seeking applicants for the role of Sales Associate at our store in Orillia, Ontario. We are looking for dedicated individuals who understand the nuances of cannabis and are eager to enter this burgeoning industry.

Sessions Cannabis is a leading cannabis retailer with simple and relatable goals. It is our belief that cannabis is to be safe and accessible to everyone. We strive to support all aspects of the local community and seek to hire directly from the neighbourhoods we affiliate with to add stable, fulfilling, and enjoyable employment to those communities.

The ideal Sessions employee is compassionate, responsible and well-educated in cannabis. We are looking for individuals who can engage positively with their community and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers throughout the day in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Confidently represent the Sessions brand and ideals
• Educate customers on cannabis products and how to safely consume cannabis
• Facilitate the sale of regulated cannabis by discussing cannabis products and engaging customers in a variety of cannabis accessories
• Maintain up to date knowledge of new trends and products in the industry
• Effectively utilize a cannabis compliant POS system and cash register
• Organize, receive and categorize cannabis products and accessories
• Ensure the cleanliness of the store is maintained on a daily basis
• Check identification of customers who appear to be 25 years of age or under
• Abide by all company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a retail setting is preferred
• Valid Cannsell Cannabis Retail Certification
• A clean criminal background check from local authorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Availability for shift work any time between 8:30am to 11:30pm, Monday to Sunday
• Basic skills in math and proficiency as a cashier
• Extensive knowledge of cannabis products and accessories is an asset
• Personal connection to the community is an asset
• Must be 19 years of age or older

At Sessions Cannabis we offer competitive wages. The hourly wage for the position of Sales Associate is $17.75 per hour.

For more information, check out our website at www.sessions.ca. If this exciting new opportunity is of interest to you please submit a resume. We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sessions Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based upon merit, performance and the needs of the business. We value diversity and encourage all who meet the job’s qualifications to apply and join the Sessions team!

Sessions Cannabis will make every effort to accommodate candidates needs through the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, please let us know.

Job Types: Part-time

Salary: $17.75 /hour

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $17.75 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $17.75 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Store discount

Day range:

• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Specialty store

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (preferred)
• customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Cannsell Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-08