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Sunnyside

Retailer of medical and adult-use cannabis

Retail Sales Associate

Part-Time
$17.50 - $19.50+ 401(k) match + Discretionary bonuses + Stock options
Junior
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Sales
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least one year of customer service experience is required.
  • Ability to engage with customers and provide customer service is required.
  • Ability to learn and apply technical and product-related information in a professional, consultative manner is required.
  • Willingness to learn and understand cannabinoids and how they interact with the human body is required.
  • Ability to type, sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and move about the dispensary is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
  • Applicants must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
  • Greet customers and ensure a high-quality customer experience.
  • Verify customers' documentation and identification.
  • Conduct customer consultations, handle standard questions, and escalate employee or customer issues to management.
  • Build customer relationships by asking questions, listening attentively to customer needs, and fostering a welcoming and reassuring environment.
  • Educate customers about cannabis products and their varying impact on the human body to assist with product selection.
  • Use effective selling and cross-selling techniques to build baskets.
  • Verify order accuracy, perform bag and receipt checks, and dispense orders to customers in a timely manner.
  • Label and package customer orders.
  • Organize product stock and ensure it meets compliance regulations.
  • Handle cash accurately in the company's point-of-sale system and follow standard operating procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate records of dispensary activities, including customer records, sales, deliveries, and returns, in accordance with state regulatory agency and company standards.
  • Assist with routine inventory counts of products.
  • Follow security protocols and safety standards outlined in company standard operating procedures.
  • Assist with organizing sales-floor merchandise and product displays.
  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for customers and the team.
Desired Qualifications
  • Retail or hospitality experience is preferred.

About the company

Sunnyside is a national cannabis dispensary brand under Cresco Labs that sells medical and recreational cannabis through a network of stores across multiple states. The company operates both in-person retail and online ordering for in-store pickup, with some markets offering home delivery. Stores emphasize a bright, wellness-focused shopping environment designed to be approachable for first-time and experienced cannabis users, and they employ trained wellness advisors to help customers choose products. Sunnyside carries a wide range of products, including flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates, and topicals, featuring many Cresco-backed brands (such as Cresco, High Supply, FloraCal, Mindy’s Edibles, Good News, Wonder, and Remedi) alongside products from other operators and local producers. The goal is to normalize cannabis shopping, educate customers, and provide easy access to cannabis products as the brand expands across the U.S.

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Headquarters

Leicester, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cresco reported $173 million Q2 2026 revenue and $40 million adjusted EBITDA.
  • Sunnyside expanded to 74 stores nationwide after Aberdeen opened on May 5, 2026.
  • New Ohio stores lifted Cresco to number two retail share in the state.

What critics are saying

  • Ohio sued Cresco on February 6, 2026 over shelf-space collusion across MSOs.
  • Cresco carried $573.8 million debt on March 31, 2026, constraining expansion and pricing.
  • Federal illegality blocks a senior U.S. exchange listing, keeping capital costs elevated.

What makes Sunnyside unique

  • Sunnyside pairs Cresco’s brands with retail, controlling shelf space and customer experience.
  • Its bright, wellness-focused stores normalize cannabis shopping for first-time and repeat consumers.
  • Ohio and Florida openings in 2026 show disciplined site selection in high-traffic corridors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Company News

Associated Press
Apr 10th, 2026
Cresco Labs opens seventh Ohio cannabis dispensary in Bridgeport

Cresco Labs has opened its seventh Ohio dispensary, Sunnyside Bridgeport, located at 435 Main Street in Bridgeport. The new location marks the company's 73rd dispensary nationwide. The store is situated in downtown Bridgeport near the Ohio River, close to I-70 and U.S. Route 40. It offers cannabis products from Cresco Labs' brand portfolio, including Cresco, Supply, Good News, Mindy's and Wonder, along with accessories. Customers aged 21 and older can shop in-store or order online for pickup. The dispensary operates daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CEO Charlie Bachtell said the opening brings the company's "education-first approach" to more consumers across Belmont County and the Ohio Valley region.