Interim Area Manager

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About the Role

Area Manager – Cannabis Retail

About Value Buds

Value Buds is one of Canada’s largest cannabis retailers, with stores across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Value Buds has a simple mission: deliver compelling value to cannabis consumers. Our goal is to attract, grow, and retain a loyal customer base by offering high-quality cannabis products in convenient locations and every-day low prices. 

About the Role

We’re looking for a results-driven Area Manager to lead multiple retail locations and develop high-performing teams. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll be accountable for sales performance, operational excellence, people development, and regulatory compliance across your portfolio in a fast-paced, multi-unit retail environment.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily operations across multiple retail store locations
• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and leadership teams
• Drive sales, KPIs, labour, and budget performance
• Improve customer experience and operational consistency
• Build succession plans and develop future leaders
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
• Analyze store performance, customer feedback, and trends to implement improvements
• Maintain compliance with company policies and provincial/federal cannabis regulations
• Review financial reports and prepare performance updates as required

About You

• 3+ years of multi-unit retail management experience
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets, labour, and KPIs
• Minimum age requirement based on province (18/19+)
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Management or a related field (preferred)
• Working knowledge of cannabis regulations or experience in a regulated retail environment
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between store locations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Why You’ll Love Working With Us 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

At Value Buds, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Ready to Apply? 

If you’re excited about cannabis and great customer service, apply today to join our team.

About SNDL

SNDL is one of Canada’s leading and fastest-growing liquor and cannabis companies. As the country’s largest private-sector retailer, our portfolio includes well-known banners such as Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Cost Cannabis.

We’re also one of Canada’s largest vertically integrated cannabis producers, recognized for our innovation, low-cost manufacturing, and award-winning brands including Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future, and Bhang Chocolate.

Driven by purpose, performance, and people, SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences.

Learn more about SNDL