Assistant General Manager (AGM) - Retail
About the Role:
We are hiring an Assistant General Manager (AGM) to partner with our General Manager in leading all aspects of store operations. This is more than just a support role—this is your opportunity to train, develop, and step into the GM role in the future as we grow our business. You’ll be trusted with daily decision-making, managing store performance, coaching staff, and creating a customer-focused environment that drives results.
The AGM plays a critical leadership role, ensuring smooth operations and acting as the store’s operational leader when the GM is unavailable. Through hands-on learning and structured mentorship, you will be prepared to manage your own store and team.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & People Management
- Work side-by-side with the GM to understand all elements of store operations
- Step into the GM role when needed—managing staff, customer experience, and daily results
- Lead and coach Assistant Managers, and Retail Associates
- Provide ongoing feedback, performance coaching, and development plans
- Help build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture
- Participate in interviewing, onboarding, and progressive discipline processes
Store Operations
- Oversee daily store activities including opening/closing, shift coverage, and task execution
- Manage employee scheduling, timecard approvals, and ensure labor compliance
- Ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, and safety regulations
- Support the GM in facility upkeep, maintenance scheduling, and vendor coordination
Customer Experience & Sales
- Lead by example in delivering best-in-class customer service
- Monitor customer satisfaction metrics and resolve escalated service issues
- Champion loyalty programs and customer engagement initiatives
- Provide sales coaching, promote upselling, and help team exceed targets
- Oversee in-store merchandising, displays, digital signage, and visual presentation
Inventory & Cash Management
- Manage inventory intake, product restocking, returns, audits, and destruction
- Monitor inventory accuracy and loss prevention protocols
- Ensure secure and accurate handling of cash, and POS systems
- Complete end-of-day financial reports and reconcile cash discrepancies
Technology & Facilities
- Troubleshoot POS systems, kiosks, and in-store digital tools
- Assist with maintenance coordination and store presentation
- Uphold cleanliness and fire safety standards across the facility
Reporting, Training & Change Management
- Assist in financial reporting, labor cost tracking, and EOD summaries
- Support the GM in implementing new policies, systems, and changes in operations
- Coordinate staff training sessions, new hire onboarding, and SOP updates
- Ensure all certifications, training, and compliance requirements are met
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of retail management or supervisory experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous retail, sales and/or customer service experience is strongly preferred
- We do not require previous professional experience in the cannabis industry but would prefer the applicant be a consumer of the product
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Must commit to coming to work sober
- Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check
- Minimum 21 years of age
Benefits and Compensation:
- Pay starts at $26.43/hr
- Bonus incentives programs
- Employee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis products
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailers
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Cannabis & Glass is an equal opportunity employer that believes in promoting a diverse workplace and creating a working environment in which all employees are provided with equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class or characteristic established under applicable federal, state or local statute or ordinance.
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