Green Thumb Industries

Leader in Training

Green Thumb Industries

Quincy, Illinois, United States$42k – $42kPosted Jul 24, 2026

Job description

** The Role **

The Leader in Training (LIT) is a n adaptable and essential part of the RISE Dispensary leadership team that prioritizes delivering memorable, positive consumer experiences . As part of the leadership team, you have a key role in actively supervising the dispensary’s daily operations , communicating priorities to team members , and optimizing the customer journey . As a Leader in Training, you will gain subject matter expertise as you rotate through critical dispensary functions supporting operations, experience, and people. The Leader in Training role puts you on a fast track to growth and is a developmental step to becoming Assistant General Manager.

** Responsibilities **

** Operations **

  • Support management in overseeing the execution of all dispensary operations to ensure compliance with security, inventory, and local and state regulations.
  • Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring an assortment of products and communicating inventory action items with management.
  • Oversee the intake and verification of deliveries, transfers, and inventory management, ensuring accuracy within the vault.
  • Actively participate in leading team members to effectively execute programs, initiatives, and regionalized in-store promotions.
  • Demonstrate proper cash handling, including accurately processing payments, discount application, and cash maintenance, and oversee team member execution.

** Experience **

  • Lead by example and motivate team members to consistently deliver memorable, positive in-store customer experiences.
  • Participate in “Leader On Duty” shifts to p rovide active supervision , team member recognition, and redirect behaviors to support the customer journey.
  • Facilitate a seamless omni-channel customer experience and provide oversite to deliver consistency across in-store, drive-thru, curbside & delivery.
  • Lead by example and mo tivate team members to deliver Loyalty goals.
  • Complete and appropriately delegate assigned tasks during scheduled shifts. Ensure adequate sales floor coverage and zoning during shifts.

** People **

  • In partnership with the G eneral Manager or A ssistant General Manager , build and retain a high-performing team by participating in selecting the best talent and leading the onboarding and training of new team members .
  • Provide coaching and feedback to help team members exceed performance and behavioral expectations. Partner with management to issue accountability.
  • Help facilitate the store’s team member badging process with local and state agencies.
  • Maintain and coordinate scheduling of team members' shifts, meal breaks, and rest periods.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

** Qualifications **

  • At least three years of customer service or retail experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role .
  • Cannabis experience preferred
  • Inventory control experience preferred
  • Meet the scheduling and availability requirements (i.e., ability to work a schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as mornings, days, nights, and weekends) to meet business needs
  • Must have reliable, responsible and dependable attendance.
  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Must pass any and all required background checks.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license or state ID.
  • Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
  • Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations, and a passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.
  • Prior cannabis experience not required

** Skills **

  • Must be proactive, with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Meet timelines consistently and be able to work under pressure effectively.
  • Continuously open to constructive, developmental feedback, and maintaining composure even in difficult situations.
  • High level of interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, often working cross-functionally.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment and computer software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and email
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness.
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
  • Possesses a high level of critical thinking
  • Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
  • Ability to resolve conflict, handle employee and customer complaints, and settle disputes

** Additional Requirements **

Must have the ability to perform the following tasks for prolonged periods of time (i.e., up to the duration of a scheduled shift or workday)

  • Move about the dispensary in order to fulfill work assignments and assist employees and patients and/or customers in various locations of the dispensary
  • Remain in a stationary position, if required, to meet the needs of the business
  • Converse and communicate with individuals and groups of people directly
  • Operate point of sale system, computer, and other office productivity machinery in order to use online programming and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email
  • Prepare patient and customer orders by moving and placing products
  • Inspect and receive detailed information, such as patients' and/or customers' dates of birth, in-store or online orders, or inquiries
  • Move inventory and materials weighing up to 30 pounds independently
  • Position self to move inventory and materials in storage areas

** Working Conditions **

  • Patient and/or customer-facing environment
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
  • Exposure to cannabis and/or allergens that might be present in an environment where cannabis is present and prevalent

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$20 - $21 USD