General Manager (Cannabis Retail)

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.