Job Description

About the Company

A Georgia vertical medical cannabis company with licensed operations across cultivation, manufacturing, and retail dispensaries. The company is focused on building a compliant, high-performing, and patient-centered cannabis business in one of the fastest-growing regulated markets in the Southeast

Role Overview

The  President / General Manager, Georgia Market will serve as the  hands-on leader overseeing all aspects of the company’s Georgia operations — including retail, manufacturing, and distribution. This is not a remote or corporate oversight role. It is a  field-based operating position requiring daily presence at dispensary locations and the manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate combines executive-level leadership with a roll-up-your-sleeves operating style — comfortable walking construction sites, inspecting dispensary layouts, training staff, and resolving real-time operational challenges.

This individual will own P&L performance, lead cross-functional teams, and drive growth, compliance, and profitability across the Georgia market. A key mandate for this role is to  open six new dispensaries within the next 6–12 months , ensuring each location launches on time, within budget, and in full compliance with state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Market Leadership & Expansion

• Lead all Georgia operations, accountable for performance across retail, manufacturing, and distribution.
• Drive execution of the company’s near-term growth plan to  open six dispensaries within the next 6–12 months .
• Identify and secure new retail sites; negotiate leases, manage design and construction, and oversee buildout through launch.
• Establish operational systems to support rapid expansion while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Maintain a strong field presence, spending the majority of time in dispensaries and at the manufacturing facility.

Retail Operations

• Oversee all dispensary operations with a focus on sales, compliance, and patient experience.
• Hire, train, and develop retail leadership and staff for multiple new store openings.
• Implement and monitor retail performance metrics across sales, conversion, and profitability.
• Conduct frequent store visits to ensure consistent execution and operational excellence.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

• Partner with production and logistics teams to ensure smooth inventory flow to dispensaries.
• Align manufacturing schedules with retail demand to optimize product mix and gross margins.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) regulations.
• Maintain rigorous adherence to product tracking, reporting, and security requirements.
• Serve as the key contact for regulatory inspections and audits.

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing cross-functional team across retail, operations, and compliance.
• Be a visible, hands-on leader who works alongside the team in the field daily.
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of general management or multi-unit operations experience in cannabis, retail, or another regulated industry.
• Proven experience  opening and managing at least 10 dispensaries or comparable retail locations , including real estate, construction, and launch.
• Demonstrated ability to execute large-scale rollout plans and meet aggressive opening timelines.
• Hands-on operator with a bias for action and in-person leadership; must be  based in Georgia and onsite daily .
• Deep understanding of Georgia’s medical cannabis regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Performance Metrics

• Successful on-time opening of six dispensaries within 6–12 months.
• Growth in revenue, margin, and operational efficiency.
• 100% compliance with GMCC and state regulations.
• High employee engagement and retention across Georgia teams.
• Achievement of annual P&L and strategic goals.

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