NJ Retail Area Manager

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Organization: The TerrAscend Organization (OTCM: TRSSF) is permitted to cultivate, process, and dispense premium medical cannabis products to the medical marijuana patients in US States that have legalized medical marijuana products in a compassionate and safe manner. We are also committed to serving those states that have legalized recreational use by providing premium products. TerrAscend is creating an enduring, world-class company capable of operating under the standards of a highly regulated business looking to shape the future of marijuana-based therapies in the markets we serve.  Position Summary:  The NJ Retail Area Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing multiple dispensaries within the NJ Market. The Area Manager will play a key lead role in New Store Openings (NSO) and will partner with Buying, Inventory, Operations, HR, and Compliance. The NJ Area Manager will also collaborate with integration partners (field level) to create and administer initiatives and incentives.
Travel Requirements: Up to 75% between dispensary locations within the assigned market. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze business trends across all stores within district. 
• Develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals within district for all Key Performance Indicators including sales, payroll, expense control, shrink, compliance, internal controls, and store contribution. 
• Drive a service and selling culture in the market.
• Ensure company selling and customer service standards are upheld consistently across all stores in the district through effective coaching and training of General Managers and staff.
• Lead consistent store visit evaluations and provide proactive feedback.
• Hire, retain and develop a team of General Managers and Associates that achieve excellence in all areas of measured performance to meet or exceed company business objectives.
• Partner with store leadership to develop and maintain operational best practices and SOPs for all operational initiatives and requirements.
• Ensure the protection of company assets by developing and implementing strong inventory management processes.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, merchandise standards and sales plans are being executed.
• Motivate team through a compelling vision and direction to encompass TerrAscend and Apothecarium brand values.
• Coach, motivate and inspire store leadership teams to meet or exceed store forecast sales and profit metrics as well as maximize their individual performance, both face-to-face and remotely.
• Oversees quarterly Retail Performance Scorecards. 
• Supervises I.D.P’s and Succession Planning.
• Build, maintain, and utilize cross functional resources to build processes to help improve performance throughout the market such as Training, HR, Marketing, Finance, Compliance, internal controls, safety, and security 
• Recognize performance opportunities/issues in a timely manner - partners with Director of Retail and Human Resources to develop documented action plans for resolutions. 
• Experience working with start-up ventures and thrives on implementing new, innovative developments that will impact the day-to-day operations.
• Strong understanding of change management.

• 50-75% travel to dispensaries.
• Holidays and weekends are necessary.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Detail orientated, organized, agile, and process driven.
• Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration attributes and skills to work and support all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership experience including P&L responsibility.
• Training, coaching and understanding learning/development processes.
• Adaptability in working towards common goals.
• Understands the overall retail environment and competitiveness landscape – recognizes industry trends and proactive in their decision making.
• Lead customer centric team driven by financial and aspirational goals.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including medical and adult use.

Perks Rolled Just for You (for Benefits-Eligible Roles)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans available for emplo