Vice President of Retail Operations

**Vice President of Retail Operations**
Full-time
Mission
Chicago, IL
Retail
4Front is a fast-moving national cannabis grower, distributor, and retailer. As advocates and pioneers who have helped set the tone for the industry, were building a responsible, values-based and people-focused company that informs regulation through practice, ensures access to cannabis through service, and provides value through job creation and community engagement.
4Front currently owns, operates or manages cultivation and production facilities and retail facilities across 5 states with headquarters in Arizona. We operate one of the largest cannabis-product manufacturing facilities in the world, producing top-selling national brands. On the retail side, 4Front believes it has invested heavily in building a scalable and customer-centric retail model, including best-in-class training and support. From plant genetics to the cannabis retail experience under the Mission Dispensary brand, 4Fronts team applies expertise across the entire cannabis value chain. As we grow, we will always look for ways to use our platform to replace prohibition with opportunity. We see that as a noble calling. Its worth working hard to accomplish it.
The VP of Retail Operations is responsible for the supervision of all retail sales activities in the region. This position requires a strong leader who is able to motivate, develop, manage, coach, and mentor the store managers while ensuring all financial, operational, and regulatory projects are successfully completed.
The ideal candidate for this role is self-motivated, goal-driven, and people-oriented and will be responsible for growing dispensary revenue and profits, ensuring regulatory compliance, increasing the company profile, developing dispensary objectives, and ensuring the highest levels of customer service.
This position will interact heavily with both the EVP of Operations and store management on a day-to-day basis and will be responsible for leading the implementation of corporate retail strategies down to store management.
**Essential Responsibilities:**
* Work in collaboration with the EVP, Marketing, HR, IT, Cultivation, and store management to execute on all retail strategies and initiatives
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Ensure all company and dispensary policies and procedures are implemented and followed
* Track financial and operational KPIs to measure retail performance, and work in conjunction with the EVP to facilitate improvements based on reporting
* Stay updated on all state/local cannabis laws while ensuring the region is under full regulatory compliance
* Track all state license renewals to ensure that the Company meets all registration renewal deadlines
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures
* Delegate, manage, coach, and empower the stores leadership team to achieve optimal performance
* Create a pipeline of future store leaders by recruiting, engaging, and retaining top talent
* Maintain a strong presence in the field while effectively coaching and supporting the stores
* Understand the operating procedures of each store, and identify ways to standardize procedures across all the stores in the region
* Accept full P&L responsibilities for the region
* Assist in other duties as assigned to ensure the team, department, and company division maintain success
**Working Conditions:**
* **This position will require regular visits to all retail sites within the assigned region/states and open availability to work evenings and weekends as needed**
* Noise level and public interaction may vary depending on site/department
* Highly energetic and fast paced environment in a rapidly growing company
* Front facing and requires strong interpersonal communication skills including public speaking/presentations
***NOTE:** Some facilities contain confined spaces that may only be accessible by ascending/descending stairwells while traveling throughout building. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**Qualifications:**
* High Volume Multi-Unit Management Experience, 5+ years
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications
* Excellent Mentoring, Training, and Team Development Skills
* Excellent Oral/Written Communication & Service Skills
* Dispensing Organization Agent Identification Card (able to obtain)
* Bachelors Degree in Business or Cannabis Industry Training Equivalent
* Masters Degree in Business (preferred)
Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 yearly
Working At 4Front
We are building a hard-working, diverse team that is excited to be a part of the evolving cannabis industry. Our team values a friendly, vibrant, and enthusiastic workplace.
Benefits of working with us include:
- Industrys highest employee product discount
- Health, vision, dental benefits company paid at 80%
- Life Insurance
- PTO accrual
- Parental/Maternity leave
About Our Process
We want anyone interested in exploring opportunities at 4Front Ventures to feel prepared and confident. To help you put your best foot forward, if selected for an interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about our company, mission, and the business area in which you are applying to.
4Front Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer
4Front Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, not only because its right but because it makes us better. In fact, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veterans status, or any other basis protected and applicable legally protected characteristic and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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