Job Description
Love cannabis and love people? Turn that passion into a career.
Swade is looking for budtenders at our dispensary in
North Kansas City , MO. As a
Budtender (Product Specialist) , you’ll be the face of Swade—guiding customers to the right products, sharing your cannabis knowledge, and delivering the kind of experience that turns first-time visitors into regulars.
Why You’ll Love Working at Swade - Benefits that actually have your back. We cover 100% of your individual premiums for health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance—so more of your paycheck stays yours.
- Grow with a Missouri cannabis leader. BeLeaf Medical is one of the state’s leading vertically integrated cannabis companies. As we grow, so do your opportunities to advance.
- Learn from the best. Ongoing paid training on cannabis products, effects, and sales so you become a true expert customers trust.
- Real work-life balance. 12 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays, paid parental leave, and a generous employee discount.
About Swade & BeLeaf Medical BeLeaf Medical is one of Missouri’s leading, vertically integrated cannabis companies—home to Swade Dispensaries and Sinse Cannabis. With years of experience and a commitment to quality and consistency, we grow, package, and deliver the best cannabis flower and manufactured/infused products in Missouri, meeting the high standards of discerning customers who appreciate cannabis in all its forms.
What You’ll Do - Deliver an outstanding, welcoming experience for every customer who walks through our doors.
- Consult with customers on their needs—asking thoughtful questions, listening carefully, and recommending the right products, strains, and formats.
- Share expert product knowledge on cannabis flower, edibles, concentrates, and infused products.
- Process sales transactions quickly and accurately, and keep your assigned cash register balanced.
- Protect customer privacy and maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times.
- Use our seed-to-sale software and follow individual purchase limits and all state and local regulations.
- Participate in ongoing training on cannabis concepts, sales techniques, and new products.
- Perform opening and closing duties, attend daily pre-shift meetings, and help with inventory as needed.
- Keep the dispensary and your work area clean, organized, and on-brand.
- Communicate regularly with the General Manager and Supervisors, and be an ambassador for Swade at all times.
What You Bring - Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in high-volume retail, customer service, or sales.
- Prior dispensary or cannabis industry experience is a big plus—but a great attitude and willingness to learn matter most.
- Genuine passion for cannabis and for helping people.
Physical Requirements - Able to sit or stand for long periods (4+ hours).
- Able to bend, squat, and reach overhead.
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Pay & Benefits - Pay: $16.50–$17.00 per hour.
- Insurance: Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life—individual employee premiums covered 100% by the company.
- Dependent premiums are covered at 50%
- Retirement: 401(k) with company matching.
- Time off: 12 days of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
- Family: Paid parental leave.
- Perks: Generous employee discount.
Ready to Apply? If you’re 21+, love cannabis, and want to build a career with one of Missouri’s top dispensaries, we want to meet you.
Apply today to join the team at Swade North Kansas City (NKC).
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work