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 district is expected to expand into southern Minnesota as the company grows. 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 — Iowa & So. Minnesota

Coach and develop managers at Waterloo, Council Bluffs, and Southern MN 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, Council Bluffs, and Southern MN; 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, Life Insurance, and 401K

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.