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As a Store Associate at Curaleaf, your key responsibilities will include providing exceptional customer service, educating guests about our product offerings, managing sales transactions using the point-of-sale system, and maintaining inventory accuracy. You’ll also play a crucial role in creating a welcoming environment for customers and participating in team efforts to drive sales. Engaging with customers and contributing to Curaleaf’s community-focused mission are also essential elements of the role.

To be a successful Store Associate at Curaleaf, you should have experience in retail sales and a strong customer service orientation. It’s important to be detail-oriented, possess basic math skills, and be familiar with cash handling procedures. We also value motivated team players who excel in fast-paced environments and can communicate effectively with customers about their needs and product recommendations.

Store Associates at Curaleaf earn an hourly pay rate of $15.00. In addition to competitive pay, Curaleaf offers a range of benefits including opportunities for career growth, PTO, health, dental, and vision insurance, and more! Joining Curaleaf not only ensures you're compensated fairly but also aligns you with a company that values its employees.

At Curaleaf, we are deeply committed to corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative. This means that as a Store Associate, you will have the chance to participate in various community outreach programs and support projects that positively impact the neighborhoods we serve. Joining our team allows you not only to grow within your career but also to make a meaningful difference in people's lives!

The Store Associate role at Curaleaf involves various physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and performing other physical activities like stooping and kneeling. A comfortable ability to work in a busy retail environment is essential, along with adaptability to different working conditions.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples from your past roles that showcase your customer service skills and ability to drive sales. Highlight experiences where you successfully handled sales transactions, educated customers, or resolved issues. Make sure to connect your experience back to the values and mission of Curaleaf, showing your understanding of the cannabis industry and commitment to customer satisfaction.

In your response, outline a calm and professional approach to resolving conflicts. Emphasize the importance of actively listening to the customer's concerns, empathizing with them, and seeking a solution that aligns with Curaleaf's commitment to excellent customer service. Share an example from your past experience of how you successfully managed a challenging interaction.

To answer this effectively, do your research beforehand. Mention specific brands like Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots, and show your understanding of their product offerings. Discuss the importance of education and quality in the cannabis industry, and express your enthusiasm for joining a company that focuses on community and social responsibility.

Explain how you would identify urgent tasks such as customer service and sales while also attending to inventory management and cleaning. Highlight your time management skills and ability to work as part of a team to ensure the store operates smoothly during busy periods.

You can express your commitment to continuous learning by emphasizing your willingness to engage with internal resources, attend training sessions, and collaborate with team members. Share any past experiences where you proactively kept yourself and your team updated on product knowledge, and how this positively impacted customer experiences.

Select a relevant experience where you collaborated effectively with colleagues to achieve a goal, such as reaching sales targets or providing outstanding customer service. Emphasize the importance of teamwork and communication, and how you support and uplift others within the team, reflecting Curaleaf's values.

This answer should reflect both your personal passion for the cannabis industry and your alignment with Curaleaf’s mission. Talk about your admiration for their commitment to quality and community, and how you see your role as a Store Associate contributing to a transformative experience for customers.

Discuss how you would approach the interaction with patience and thoroughness, ensuring you understand the customer's needs. Share your methods for explaining different strains, consumption methods, and potential effects in an easily understandable way, reflecting your dedication to customer education at Curaleaf.

Focus on key skills such as customer service, sales proficiency, attention to detail, and teamwork. Use examples from your previous experiences to illustrate how these skills have contributed to success in a retail setting. Express your enthusiasm for applying these skills at Curaleaf.

Explain the processes you follow for ensuring accurate inventory counts, such as taking your time, double-checking figures, and using the available tools effectively. Highlight your attention to detail and why it’s crucial to Curaleaf’s operations and customer satisfaction.