District Manager - DM - IA
About the Role
Join a thriving, established cannabis company (200+ employees) at its next stage of growth. As District Manager, you'll lead three Iowa dispensaries — Iowa City, Waterloo, and Council Bluffs — while also serving as the on-site General Manager of the Iowa City location. This is a high-impact, dual-accountability role for a leader who excels at both big-picture strategy and boots-on-the-ground execution.
What You'll Do
District — All Three Locations
- Coach and develop General Managers at Waterloo and Council Bluffs to build high-performing teams and deliver outstanding customer experiences
- Own district P&L, monitor KPIs, and guide GMs on labor planning, sales targets, and cost control
- Conduct regular store visits, walkthroughs, and audits to improve execution and support leadership development
- Ensure consistent compliance with policies, brand standards, and safety protocols across all locations
- Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Finance on promotions, inventory, and process improvements
- Partner with HR to recruit top talent and build a bench of future leaders
General Manager — Iowa City
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the Iowa City team of managers and associates to exceed operational and financial goals
- Oversee daily scheduling, cash and inventory management, visual merchandising, and compliance
- Develop and coach Assistant Managers, preparing them for future leadership roles
- Champion a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
- Ensure safety, consistency, and excellence in every facet of daily store operations
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of progressive retail leadership, including 3+ years of multi-unit management experience
- 5+ years in multi-functional retail management with direct supervisory responsibility
- Strong P&L management and analytical skills; data-driven decision-maker
- Proven ability to coach and develop leaders at multiple levels
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Strong problem-solving, negotiating, and critical judgment skills
- Comfortable with scheduling, inventory systems, and financial reporting
- Comfortable with frequent travel between Iowa City, Waterloo, and Council Bluffs; flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- 100% in-office commitment across locations — this is not a remote role
- High level of integrity, personal motivation, adaptability, and sense of urgency
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information
- Must report to work sober at all times
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly (up to 200 lbs with assistance), with or without reasonable accommodation
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check
- Minimum 21 years of age
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary of $80,000 plus bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — free to all employees
- 50% employee discount on smokable cannabis products
- Employee Discount Program — exclusive savings from top national retailers
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Paid float holidays: New Year's Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Why Iowa Cannabis Company
You'll lead with autonomy while being part of a collaborative network of professionals shaping the future of cannabis in Iowa. We offer competitive compensation, real advancement opportunities, and a culture built on trust, performance, and growth. If you're ready to lead from the front — apply today.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Iowa Cannabis Company is an equal opportunity employer that believes in promoting a diverse workplace and creating a working environment in which all employees are provided with equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class or characteristic established under applicable federal, state or local statute or ordinance.
On May 12, 2017, Governor Terry Branstad signed House File 524 into law, allowing use of medical cannabidiol to treat certain debilitating medical conditions. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health: "The Act provides that a person recommend, possess, use, dispense, deliver, transport, or administer cannabidiol if the recommendation, possession, use, dispensing, delivery, transporting, or administering is in accordance with chapter 124E of the Iowa Code." This law also allows patients and designated primary caregivers to possess cannabidiol and requires the recommendation of a board certified physician.