melin Retail Sales Expert - Bilingual Japanese/English Waikiki, HI

Sales Expert

At melin we believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can actually extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of "A-players".

As a Sales Expert you will provide the highest level of connection and focus to each guest that enters a melin store. To always put the guest first, and work to build a lifelong relationship with them and the melin brand. You will be responsible for opening the business and setting up for a successful and/or shutting down and managing the drawer and daily revenue drop. Their duties also include handling operational procedures, managing cashiers, providing premium customer service, setting alarms, and keeping the store clean and organized. The Sales Expert should have scheduling flexibility, customer service orientation, an entrepreneurial mindset, and team player attitude.

We have the following position(s) open for this role:

• Full Time (32 + Hrs Per Week)
• Part Time (<29 hours per week)

Areas of Responsibility included but not limited to:

• Ability to engage with new customers and build immediate and lasting rapport. Personalize customer connections by providing the highest level of hospitality and customer service.
• Exhibit deep and extensive product knowledge to support all client inquiries, questions, and concerns; maintain consistent awareness of the competition and what melin brings to the market. Be an expert on melin's product lines, current fashion trends, understand the customer needs, and creatively communicate selections that meet their needs.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive, outgoing, high energy, entrepreneurial, sales focused attitude to customers and team members.
• Execute training and strategies to consistently deliver the best premium guest experience at the store.
• Execute restocking, back of house operations, supply needs, and daily store maintenance as directed by the Store Management.
• Ability to independently problem solve and resolve customer issues while maintaining a high level of professionalism, even in high stress situations. Collaborate with leadership team to communicate customer feedback and demonstrate ability to independently problem solve and resolve customer concerns in a respectful and organized fashion.
• Ensure the retail floor is always clean and presentable, maintaining store concepts & visual standards. Assist with back of house duties including receiving and placing product.
• Support and promote Cashwrap & POS procedures. Reconcile tills, process returns, exchanges, gift cards, and discounts accurately when provided manager approval.
• Open and close the store following standard operating procedures for this process.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive, outgoing, high energy, entrepreneurial, sales focused attitude to customers and team members.

Experience and Qualifications:

Fluency in Japanese and English is strongly preferred, as this location serves a high volume of Japanese-speaking customers

• Minimum of one year of experience in sales and merchandising (preferably retail goods) with closing and opening responsibilities.
• Shows elevated communication skills and can tailor style to suit the audience.
• Strong independent work ethic, excellent time management skills, organizational abilities
• Preferred proficiency/knowledge in action sports, golfing, running/training and a passion for the outdoors.
• Computer skills to include operating POS sales (Shopify).
• Support and promote the Point-of-Sale process in all areas of register procedure, protocol and policies.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Self-motivated with strong entrepreneurial skills.
• Ability to engage with new customers and build immediate and lasting rapport.
• Creative and adaptable team player with a winning and positive attitude.
• Personalize customer connections by providing the highest level of hospitality and customer service.
• Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 15 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and use ladders or stairs.

Benefits and Perks:

PT Sales Expert <29hrs/wk

• Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Comped yearly product from all Archipelago brands
• Bonus program eligibility
• Snack/beverage reimbursement up to $50
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines

FT Sales Expert >32hrs/wk

• Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Comped yearly product from all Archipelago brands
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Bonus Program Eligibility
• Snack/beverage reimbursement up to $75
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• Paid Time Off accrued annually

The hourly range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00; the hourly rate is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.