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Vice President of Retail

Vice President of Retail

Minnesota Cannabis ServicesEdina, MN, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Vice President of Retail

Location : 100% On-Site | Corporate Headquarters in Edina, MN

Compensation : $200,000–$300,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits and paid time off

Reports to : Chief Operating Officer and Executive Leadership Team

About the Company

We are a rapidly scaling corporate services firm providing staffing, training, and operational consulting to over 50 cannabis retail locations across multiple states. Our team builds sophisticated, compliant, and customer-focused retail systems designed to scale with precision and consistency across markets.

About the Role

The Vice President of Retail will lead and scale all retail operations across a multi-state footprint. This executive is responsible for shaping the operational strategy, systems, and leadership culture that drive consistent performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction across every store.

This role requires a data-driven operator and strong collaborator — someone who leads through clarity, analytics, and partnership. The VP of Retail will work cross-functionally with Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Supply Chain, Legal, Technology, and Human Resources to create a unified, best-in-class retail organization positioned for sustained growth and franchise readiness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Retail Leadership

  • Lead all retail operations across multiple states with full P&L ownership.
  • Develop and implement a national retail operating model that drives consistency, compliance, and profitability.
  • Translate strategic objectives into clear field execution plans aligned with KPIs and financial targets.
  • Serve as the executive bridge between headquarters and field leadership, maintaining alignment, communication, and accountability.

2. Multi-State Operations Management

  • Oversee a large field organization consisting of Regional Directors, District Managers, and General Managers.
  • Establish disciplined operating rhythms including performance reviews, store audits, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance across all operating markets.
  • Build scalable systems that support market expansion, new store launches, and sustained growth.
  • 3. Customer Experience & Brand Execution

  • Define and uphold brand standards and customer experience expectations across all locations.
  • Partner with Marketing to implement in-store campaigns, merchandising, and loyalty initiatives.
  • Use data and customer insights to continuously refine service models and store performance.
  • Foster a customer-first culture rooted in hospitality, education, and brand trust.
  • 4. Talent & People Operations

  • Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing retail leadership team capable of managing large-scale operations.
  • Partner with Human Resources to align workforce planning, hiring, training, and career development across regions.
  • Develop leadership training, performance management systems, and succession planning for all retail roles.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence across the organization.
  • 5. Financial & Operational Performance

  • Drive profitability through efficient labor management, cost control, and margin optimization.
  • Partner with Finance to forecast sales, model labor and expense budgets, and analyze operational performance.
  • Utilize analytics dashboards to identify trends, improve decision-making, and enhance unit economics.
  • 6. Real Estate & Construction Partnership

  • Collaborate closely with Real Estate and Construction leadership on new store development, remodels, and expansion timelines.
  • Provide operational input during site selection, layout planning, and buildout design to ensure efficiency and optimal customer flow.
  • Develop standardized pre-opening playbooks encompassing training, merchandising, and compliance readiness.
  • Oversee grand opening execution and ensure new locations reach operational and financial targets quickly post-launch.
  • 7. Supply Chain & Purchasing Integration

  • Partner with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure consistent product availability, cost efficiency, and margin optimization.
  • Use data-driven forecasting to align inventory levels with sales trends and promotional cycles.
  • Support vendor selection and product mix decisions that enhance customer experience and profitability.
  • Collaborate on scalable logistics and procurement systems that support retail growth and store-level execution.
  • 8. Technology & Systems Collaboration

  • Partner with internal software developers to enhance proprietary technology platforms for retail operations.
  • Provide structured field feedback on systems supporting inventory control, customer loyalty, and POS efficiency.
  • Drive technology adoption and process improvement across the retail organization.
  • Ensure data integrity and real-time accessibility for decision-making, compliance tracking, and performance visibility.
  • 9. Legal, Compliance & Franchise Readiness

  • Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to maintain strict adherence to all cannabis regulations, including licensing, audits, and reporting.
  • Develop and enforce policies that protect operational integrity and brand standards across states.
  • Serve as a strategic partner in preparing the organization for franchising and multi-brand growth.
  • Train field leadership on compliance and audit protocols to minimize risk and maintain regulatory trust.
  • Ideal Candidate Profile

    You are an accomplished, metrics-driven retail executive with extensive experience managing multi-state, multi-unit operations. You combine operational rigor with strategic vision and thrive at the intersection of people, process, and technology.

    Qualifications :

  • 5-10+ years of progressive retail leadership, including executive-level P&L ownership.
  • Proven ability to manage large, distributed field teams across multiple states.
  • Expertise in operational analytics, workforce planning, and retail systems integration.
  • Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration with Real Estate, Construction, Supply Chain, Legal, Human Resources and Technology teams.
  • Strong understanding of compliance in regulated or high-growth industries.
  • Tech-forward mindset with familiarity in POS, CRM, inventory, and data systems.
  • Performance Outcomes

  • Consistent achievement of revenue, profitability, and compliance KPIs across all markets.
  • Improved labor efficiency, sales productivity, and customer satisfaction.
  • Seamless alignment between retail operations and cross-functional departments.
  • A scalable, tech-enabled retail infrastructure built for franchise expansion and long-term success.
  • Why Join Us

    This is a career-defining opportunity for a strategic, operations-driven executive to shape one of the most ambitious retail systems in the cannabis industry. As Vice President of Retail , you will lead a dynamic, high-growth network where data, technology, and leadership converge — building the systems and teams that set the benchmark for excellence nationwide.

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