assistant manager

retail assistant manager

marijuana budtender

sales consultant

operations lead

Tradecraft Farms

Working here has been both rewarding and challenging, and that’s what makes it exciting. The store culture is centered around creating a welcoming, personalized experience for customers, where everyone feels valued—whether they’re buying something small or exploring premium options. The atmosphere feels like the “Cheers” of cannabis—community-driven, friendly, and inclusive.

That said, the cannabis industry is still new and rapidly evolving, which brings unique challenges. From navigating shifting regulations to educating customers who are new to the space, there’s always something to learn. These challenges, though, are often the best part because they create so much room for growth and opportunity.

The leadership is open to new ideas and encourages creativity, which makes it a great place to innovate. Whether it's finding new ways to boost metrics or expanding the product mix, there’s always a chance to contribute meaningfully.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where you can make a real impact, this is the place for you. Just be ready to embrace the learning curve—it’s worth it!

Experienced employees in the industry need not apply to this place. It doesn’t really matter. The only thing that matters here is up selling and being a friendly face .  Justify raising price to increase a profit margin because they are not meeting  numbers so that stress will be passed along to you. Also is pretty easy to get let go here the turn over rate it almost likes ran by  a temp staffing. Workplace culture was mediocre except when the bosses and managers were let one employee making everyone uncomfortable. At least they didn’t try to say we are all a “Family “ here they are pretty upfront that they just want salesman drones. They want increased profit but won’t market the shop or lower prices .Management  is kind of a mess . The managers should be at the shop at all times open to clothes  if they want everything done perfectly. Not check in with the shop a week after everything’s happened and then try to fix it and then get mad because they have to do their job. 

I left this job wondering if management truly knows what they’re doing. While the weekly or bi-weekly goodie bags were a nice perk, the way tips are split among everyone (including security, inventory, managers, and budtenders) got very frustrating over time.

There was constant miscommunication about what was expected of us versus what we were initially taught. Change is inevitable, but it was disheartening to have an assistant manager, who seemed to enjoy monitoring the cameras, come out and condescendingly question our actions.

During my time there, I saw a lot of changes, most of which were negative. The main issues are with management, inventory w/ very inconsistent stock, and the overall communication between management and budtenders. These areas need significant improvement.



Tradecraft farms is an excellent small ( but growing company ). They recognize hard work and also help you utilize your strengths and offer support and coaching in your weaker areas . There are also many perks such as weekly tips , incentives for sales on a individual and team level . If your  into cannabis they also give you free products weekly to try as well as educate yourself to pass knowledge onto customers / patients . They  maintain a diverse and inclusive work place, create eqaul opportunity for everyone. With the company’s steady growth , there is also a lot of room to grow and make into a career in cannabis. 

I would not recommend any entry level position at this company at any of their locations. Distribution , cultivation  and dispensary positions. If you get the chance to interview, try to speak with their employees and inquire about the experience of working for this  unorganized mismanaged company. They have a high turnover rate because they strongly lack in helping their employees succeed in the workplace for the long run and treat their employees as easily disposable. 
They do not pay their employees on time always and cannot keep their end of a bargain. Beware of false promises with this company. Pay attention to the other reviews as well. I wish I would have. 

Very money driven and selfish. This company constantly made me feel unappreciated. This company will do things for specific coworkers leaving you to feel left out and not cared for and it’s very obvious. The pay and pay raises suck. Workers should matter #1 because they are the ones selling product and interacting with customers. All locations have problems with keeping managers as well as budtenders and this should speak for itself. 
 All I can say is please don’t waist a moment of your life working for this place. They do not deserve you. 

Awfully ran by management from a low level all the way to the top. Was promised a review and a potential raise that was never completed, every time I would ask they would push the date farther and farther back until I left. I would not recommend anyone to work in this environment. The Port Hueneme location was terribly ran and the building has several leaks when it rains as the owners refuse to spend the money required on proper maintenance or repairs. As a potential customer as well I do not recommend this place to anybody.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Free products from vendors and company. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Do not obey California regulations and laws.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Promises to help succeed in business failed and no management support. No taxes are paid and never feel safe that doors will be locked by state.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Watching my back and everyone else's since corporate manager are only out for themselves.

I consider myself blessed to have entered the industry in 2017. After struggling with depression for years due to losing my Pharmacy Technician license. working in the cannabis business was not something I had planned for. However, fate had other plans for me, and I ended up learning a lot from experience. The people I worked with were awesome, and it was the best job I've ever had. Unfortunately, I no longer work there for personal reasons.

Corporate does not care about its employees. Pay is awful for what is expected, no opportunity for raises or promotions past shift leads. Corporate and store managers will always promise raises but will never follow through. Every location has had problems with keeping managers as well as budtenders. There will be days employees are unable to take any kind of break until their 8 hour shift is complete.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Assistant manager 2 salaries reported	$21.13 per hour
Retail assistant manager 1 salary reported	$17.00 per hour
Marijuana budtender 4 salaries reported	$13.19 per hour
Sales consultant 2 salaries reported	$16.00 per hour
Operations lead 2 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour

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