Sales Associate (Budtender) – Hayward, CA

$17/hr + Tips ($24–$26/hr avg total compensation)

Garden of Eden is hiring FT and PT Sales Associates (Budtenders) for our Hayward location. This is a consultative sales + retail operations role in a fast-paced, compliant cannabis environment.

Compensation & Perks:

• $17/hour + tips (average $7–$9/hour additional)
• Medical, dental, vision (eligible employees)
• Employee discount at all GOE retail locations

What You’ll Do:

• Provide a consultative, education-driven sales experience
• Recommend products based on customer needs and preferences
• Execute compliant POS transactions (cash handling required)
• Follow all cannabis compliance regulations
• Restock and replenish inventory on the sales floor
• Process incoming inventory, including barcode labeling and organization
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy checks
• Maintain product knowledge and support daily store operations

Requirements:

• Must be 21+ years old
• Must be able to pass Live Scan background check and meet all state cannabis employment requirements
• Retail or customer service experience
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Team-oriented mindset with a with a strong sense of accountability and willingness to support both sales floor and operational tasks

Preferred:

• Cannabis dispensary experience
• Treez POS experience
• Open and flexible availability (weekends, mornings, evenings, holidays)

Apply if you’re sales-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing customer service with inventory and compliance responsibilities.

Eden Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer, and do not unlawfully discriminate against, make employment decisions, or permit harassment based on perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, disability, medical condition, U.S. Military or veteran status, salary history, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Eden is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities, including but not limited to the Fair Pay Act, FEHA, and all applicable laws and ordinances regarding conviction and arrest history.