CannaReps – A Year in Review from our Principal
Julie Domingo
January 24, 2023
The cannabis industry is in search of workers across the spectrum.
From cultivation to sales, accounting, customer service, and technology, the industry is buzzing with many exciting job opportunities, one of which is a dispensary manager.
If you want a job to manage a dispensary but don’t have any experience in the cannabis industry: Cannabis Sommelier’s Dispensary Management program programs can help you with extensive cannabis training.
But before we delve into how to become a dispensary manager, let’s take a brief look at what a dispensary manager does.
Dispensary managers are in charge of running a marijuana dispensary. However, your specific duties are largely determined by the laws of the states where you work.
Overall job responsibilities include tracking cannabis product inventory, recruiting and training customer service, sales, and security personnel, and establishing standards and protocols for delivering products and services.
When the sales staff is unavailable, you may also talk directly with customers to recommend products and answer questions.
Furthermore, you would have to monitor all employees during transactions closely and ensure customers get the right information on what they can expect from the products.
The aim is to guarantee that the products are well-managed and used properly.
You can take the following steps to land that dream job as a dispensary manager.
Attain a high school diploma or equivalent: Most dispensary owners may require a high school diploma or GED as the minimum educational requirement. In addition, some employers may expect applicants to have an associate degree in management, business, or a related field.
Seek experience in management or customer service; You would require experience working in a customer service environment. You would also need to have an appreciable knowledge of cannabis products and management skills.
Get cannabis training certifications; Although cannabis training is not a requirement to become a dispensary manager, it gives you an added advantage when seeking the job.
Fulfill state and local licensing requirements: The licensing laws for cannabis dispensary proprietors and staff vary from state to state and city to city. In some cities and states, staff members, including dispensary managers, must have special licenses to purchase, manage, and distribute weed.
Complete a background check: Prospective dispensary managers will be subjected to a background check by dispensary owners to ensure they have a clean history of any infringements.
Managing a dispensary is a different ball game from running a retail store.
Cannabis training in dispensary management would equip you with the right skills to become a better fit for the role.
By joining courses such as the Cannabis Sommelier Physical Dispensary program, you would learn the following:
Procedures for opening and closing
Dispensary management requires organizing dispensary procedures with routine checklists, security, and efficient functioning.
This training will teach you how to avoid disruptions during work hours by learning the basics of opening and closing protocols and assessments.
Inventory Control
Due to strict state regulations, cannabis products get sold in a wide and diverse range.
So you need to have good inventory management skills to avoid running foul with the law.
Cannabis training in Canada will teach you effective inventory management procedures that will assist you in optimizing everyday operations and reducing risks.
You would also learn the best practices regarding cash-related policies to guarantee smooth cash flow throughout a dispensary.
Management And Training Of Employees
A dispensary manager is required to educate and guide employees. Cannabis training courses can help provide a better understanding of managing in and outs of a cannabis dispensary.
Cannabis Sommelier Dispensary Manager training in Canada includes a certification of completion, which adds significant value to your resume. It will provide you with more job opportunities as a dispensary manager.
Furthermore, certified managers are typically paid more than non certified managers.
It makes no difference whether you are experienced in the cannabis field. Our training program will guide you through understanding how things work in the cannabis industry.
We also have other training programs, such as our Cannabis Sommelier Certification and Living Soil At Home Online Cannabis Grow Course to enhance your journey into the cannabis world.
Bottom Line
Cannabis certification can add an extra impetus to your bid to break into Canada’s cannabis job market. So make a move to enroll with Cannabis Sommeliers and achieve your dream of becoming a dispensary manager sooner than your thought.
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