Retail Training Specialist - West

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Retail Training Specialist – Western Region
Location: On-Site, Scottsdale, AZ or Las Vegas, NV
The candidate in this role will be required to travel 50-70% of the time throughout the assigned region, and will be working on-site at our corporate office when not traveling.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about training others and making a real impact at the store level? Join Curaleaf as a Retail Training Specialist and help shape the guest experience across our retail footprint. In this field-based role, you’ll bring national training strategies to life by supporting Store and District Managers through hands-on coaching, engaging facilitation, and performance-driven insights. You’ll be the critical connection between our learning programs and the customer experience, driving consistency, elevating performance, and fueling growth from the ground up.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a champion of Curaleaf’s culture, mission, values, and products, and share that energy with every team you train.
• Deliver in-store and virtual training sessions that focus on product knowledge, guest experience, and sales strategies.
• Reinforce training through regular store visits, live coaching, and on-the-floor support, helping teams turn learning into action.
• Collaborate closely with Store and District Managers to identify development opportunities and offer scalable, practical training solutions.
• Build strong, positive relationships with store teams, field leaders, and senior stakeholders to ensure training translates into real performance outcomes.
• Facilitate the rollout of our national training curriculum for both new and existing store teams.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by partnering with other departments to ensure our training content stays fresh, relevant, and aligned with business goals.
• Track and report on training effectiveness, offering feedback to continuously improve our programs.
• Contribute to operational excellence by optimizing training delivery and helping drive revenue through best-in-class retail practices.
• Travel extensively (50–70%) to support teams across the country — this role is for someone who thrives on the move.
• Pitch in on other training and development duties as needed — we’re a team that supports each other.

What You’ll Bring:

• A tenacious, curious mindset - you’re flexible, adaptable, and always eager to learn.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-energy retail environments where priorities shift quickly.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in store operations, retail training, or leadership development.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Retail Store Manager.
• The ability to collaborate, influence, and build alignment across departments — even when navigating competing priorities.
• A calm, confident, and solutions-oriented approach, especially when things get hectic.
• A people-first attitude with a natural ability to build trust through clear, honest communication.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, you know how to connect with team members at every level and inspire action.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a strategic mindset, you don’t just follow the playbook, you help rewrite it.
• Self-starter energy with strong time management and organizational chops.
• A coachable mindset with a genuine desire to grow the brand by developing and empowering others.
• Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to stay organized while supporting teams nationwide.
• Solid tech skills - you’re comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Even Better If You Have:

• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) or training platforms like Cornerstone.
• Experience with tools like Tableau or PowerBI

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, talk or hear, use hands to finger or f