General Manager

At Cloud Cannabis / Stash Ventures we aren’t just your run-of-the-mill cannabis company… Our mission is to grow a successful vertically integrated cannabis company in the Midwest region with a vision to become one of the most knowledgeable and capable Midwest cannabis companies seeking to dominate the relatively new and hungry market. Through all our companies: High Minded, Timber Cannabis Co., and Cloud Cannabis Co., we strive to offer not only the opportunity to grow and learn, but to develop and become the best you that there is! At Stash Ventures, we live true to our core values to not only better ourselves, but better the communities we live in and do business in.

1. We Connect, Care, Be Authentic, Inspire, and Drive the Business.
2. We are easy to do Business with and focus on Adaptability, Diversity, Inclusivity.
3. Our focus is on Education, Diversity, and Inclusion – Both Employee and Customer.
4. We are in love with our customers and their needs.
5. We offer consistent, reliable, efficient, honest, and high-standard work and products.
6. We strive to give back to the communities where we live and work.

Position Summary:

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the overall management and success of the store, including operations, compliance, sales, inventory control, and staff leadership. The GM oversees all aspects of the business, ensuring it runs efficiently and meets financial and operational goals. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. The GM is also accountable for budgeting, accounting, and maintaining high standards across all store functions.

Essential Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operations:

• Oversee operational execution, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversee building maintenance in conjunction with the Operations Specialist and Assistant General Manager. Take any findings of deficiencies and needs and communicate those to corporate or DMs.
• Handle customer complaints in a calm, professional manner.
• Ensure loss prevention and security policies and practices are followed.
• Submit proper HR documentation to Human Resources when needed (employee paperwork, termination forms, new hire forms, incident reports, etc).
• Ensure online orders and curbside operations run smoothly and efficiently when applicable.
• Communicate policy changes to AGMs and staff, ensuring that AGMs relay these changes effectively.
• Direct and monitor security personnel, if applicable.
• Investigate and prevent asset loss with the loss prevention team (internally and externally) through sales floor awareness.
• Assist with the execution of all opening and closing checklists.

Compliance:

• Oversee the CRA Compliance Checklist and ensure it is sent to DMs monthly.
• Ensure that the store and employees operate within the guidelines and standards of state and CRA rules at all times.
• Oversee weekly CRA compliance store walkthroughs using the Compliance Checklist.

Sales:

• Monitor sales KPIs and average ticket sales using reporting tools.
• Use sales data to motivate and coach staff.
• Coordinate and partner with upper management to drive the success of promotions, loyalty programs, and app downloads.
• Ensure visual standards are set in accordance with company direction.
• Ensure that Cannabis Consultants perform in accordance with their job responsibilities and showcase sales-driven service.
• Lead a consistent focus on customer loyalty and create emotionally engaging customer experiences using cannabis consultant playbook tactics.
• Foster good relationships with the community to help drive business sales.

Inventory:

• Ensure all employees are up to date on regulatory changes.
• Ensure audits are conducted according to schedule and completed on time.
• Ensure orders are received accurately and according to policy.
• Ensure that inventory is compliant with state regulations and accurate for accounting purposes.
• Monitor inventory to ensure all product from the vault is on the sales floor using store action reports in BI tools.
• Manage inventory levels by overseeing which products are selling, out of stock, and assessing moving vs. non-moving products.
• Review expiring/aging products weekly with the Operations Specialist for inventory discounts and special promotions.
• Assist the Operations Specialist with managing returns and wasted products.

Staff:

• Create an environment that embodies our 5 promises while inspiring and encouraging employee growth and engagement.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels in the store. Perform recruitment activities such as reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. Send recommendations for hires to HR.
• Manage break times and vacation requests for employees.
• Issue and properly execute corrective actions, performance improvement plans, termination forms, and all-encompassing HR forms.
• Ensure that all employees perform in accordance with their job roles and responsibilities at all times.
• Create employee schedules and monitor overtime.
• Review employee timecards and adjust time punches as necessary.
• Ensure proper training and onboarding are conducted for new hires.
• Motivate and inspire a warm, respectful, and friendly work atmosphere for all staff in adherence to the Cloud/Timber brand values.
• Handle demotions and terminations.
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts and improve staff morale.
• Oversee work performance all employees in the store.
• Ensure all staff members comply with company policies, including but not limited to attendance and dress code.

Accounting:

• Handle vault and ATM machine refills for accounting purposes.
• Order change for the store and bills for the ATM machines.
• Complete cash sheets as necessary.
• Conduct vault counts on a scheduled basis.
• Oversee the invoicing process with the Operations Specialist to reduce the risk of errors.
• Record and distribute employee tips.
• Submit timecards and employee tips, spiffs, and bonuses, when applicable, before the payroll deadline.
• Assist the cash carrier with cash pickups.

Additional Expectations:

• Expected to work a minimum of 40 hours in the store per week.
• Be accessible when not at work to assist with operations as needed.
• Assist with setting up company events at the store level.
• Help with Higher Hopes’ philanthropic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling expectations, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors Degree preferred, or related working experience
• At least two (2) years of experience in a customer service-related field.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience in a leadership position.
• Experience with POS systems and cash management.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Ability to think strategically, make informed decisions, and solve problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to lead in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to develop cannabis market and product knowledge.
• Ability to cultivate and develop a team to excel and achieve objectives.
• Promote professional development opportunities.
• Foster a positive work environment where team members are motivated to work well together.
• Ability to develop good relationships with support teams.
• Results-driven.