Retail Buyer

Retail Buyer

Region: Maine - t

he candidate must be located in the state of Maine. Compensation is negotiable, and will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Travel requirements: 20%

About the Role:

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Buying & Planning
  • Drive the strategic direction for assigned categories, ensuring competitive pricing, relevant assortment, and compelling promotions to enhance the customer shopping experience.
  • Analyze market trends and customer preferences to select brands and items that align with current and future needs.
  • Develop a bottom-up financial plan to meet category and total area sales and margin goals.
• Assortment & Inventory Management
  • Oversee product assortment, determining mix and category roles, and approve master product selection.
  • Partners with inventory and supply chain teams to ensure inventory optimization and support promotional activities.
  • Perform regular store visits to assess assortment presentation, pricing, and promotions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Pricing & Promotion
  • Set and review pricing strategies that uphold brand pricing integrity, maximize gross margin, and enhance competitive positioning.
  • Determine promotional pricing based on seasonal events, competitive landscape, and sales goals.
  • Evaluate promotional effectiveness, implementing changes to drive year-over-year improvements.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Cultivate partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiate favorable pricing and promotional support.
  • Collaborate closely with inventory management, marketing, and supply chain teams to align strategies across functions.
  • Guide cross-functional partners in buying and analysis best practices.
  • Lead and mentor team members to foster their professional development.

What You'll Bring:

• Passion for and deep knowledge of the cannabis industry, including product categories, market trends, consumer preferences, and the evolving regulatory landscape in Maine.
• Minimum of 1 year of cannabis buying, procurement, or wholesale experience within the Maine cannabis market.
• Established network of cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesale partners throughout Maine, with the ability to develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, product lifecycle planning, and replenishment strategies to maximize sales while minimizing inventory risk.
• Proven ability to analyze sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights to make data-driven purchasing decisions and optimize assortment strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills, with a track record of securing favorable pricing, promotional opportunities, and supplier partnerships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Maine cannabis regulations and compliance requirements related to product purchasing, inventory management, and vendor operations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple product categories, prioritize competing demands, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

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Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate's immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.

Curaleaf creates clean, reliable, trusted cannabis products for wellness and medical use. Our highly-skilled dispensary staff is trained—and dedicated!—to help you find just the right method and concentration to achieve your personal cannabis goals