Director of Retail

**Jushi****Director of Retail****Retail - Philadelphia, PA - Full Time**At ) ( ) ( ), we are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. The Director of Retail will be responsible for the in-store customer experience to ensure that every location consistently reflects the companys brand image. The Director of Retail will be responsible for maximizing the profitability of the retail stores, controlling operating costs, implementing merchandise programs, and achieving sales and profitability goals. This individual should have experience overseeing regulated dispensary operations in a compliant market. This role should have the ability to grow a business from the start-up phase through ongoing activities. Since its founding in 2018, Jushi has grown from just a handful of people with an idea to more than 900 employees strong. The Company has scaled its operations in seven states, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Nevada, and Ohio, and has been named by *Cannabis Business Times*.The Company operates more than two dozen retail locations across the country under the retail brand, BEYOND / HELLO as well as under the recently acquired brand, Natures Remedy. The Company provides an unparalleled in-store experience, coupled with online reservations and in-store express pickup. * Build and maintain relationships with state and local agencies and serve as the point of contact* Understand the consumer and act as their voice in decision making* Establish the brand at the local and state levels* Create a consistent in-store experience for customers across all retail operations; work with operations leaders to ensure store experience meets expectations consistently* Work with HR to develop retail policies and procedures and incorporate into day to day operations* Ensure all retail facilities operate in full compliance with local, state and federal laws* Coordinate with Operations team on inventory supply including necessary transportation and logistics to and from retail locations* Recruit and develop Dispensary Management across all locations* Monitor each retail stores inventory, staffing, and other operational aspects to optimize store performance* Responsible for communicating regional performance and feedback to the VP of Retail.* Maximizes profits and assets and is responsible for short and long term planning in areas of budgeting, goal setting, and team development* Understands the overall retail environment and competitive landscape of the region, such as indirect competition, market awareness, industry trends, etc* Assist in the development of all retail design, layouts, and overall customer experience.* Work with our VP of Marketing/Branding to implement promotions and other marketing/advertising initiatives* Direct the procurement department, which is responsible for purchasing all products intended for retail sales.* Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related discipline, Masters Preferred* 7+ years relevant experience working in a Hospitality or Retail, brick and mortar environment with a large national chain* Experience with project management, change management and driving programs independently* Experience working with start-ups and helping organizations through scaling* A strong knowledge of retail operations, merchandising, and human resources* Consumer Packaged Goods and cannabis industry experience a plus* Experience driving profitable sales* Expert in retail with experience managing multiple retail locations* Strong analytical skills* Experience working with start-upsLocation + a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or+ a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.