Sales Associate - CocoNene Ko'Olina

Sales Associate Position at CocoNene

We are hiring a Sales Associate for our CocoNene location at Ko'Olina. This is not typical retail. Our team blends hospitality, product knowledge, and focused guest service while having fun. We're here to guide guests to meaningful, locally made products and to help share the work of Hawai'i artists in a warm, efficient, and professional way. You'll connect with guests genuinely while staying on task. If you take pride in representing Made in Hawai'i products and enjoy helping guests find something special, you'll thrive here.

Pay: $18$21+ per hour (base + bonus) Benefits: Paid time off (for full-time only), Medical, 401k, and employee discount across all sister brands

What you'll do:

• Welcome guests with warmth and aloha
• Share product knowledge authentically (not scripted)
• Represent our local artists and Hawai'i-made process
• Help guests personalize gifts and find meaningful items
• Maintain a clean, inviting store environment
• Operate the register, handle cash, opening/closing duties, and restock products
• Contribute to team sales goals through great service
• Support your team and uphold a positive, collaborative culture
• Taking on other tasks that help our team and guests

This is a role for someone who enjoys engaging with people, not just ringing transactions.

Qualifications:

Must-have:

• Warm, friendly, and reliable, with genuine pride in providing great service
• Someone who loves Hawai'i and understands the importance of supporting locally made products
• Strong communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Willingness to learn our products, processes, and local artist stories
• Consistently looks for ways to improve, work smarter, and support the team
• Growth-minded and motivated by hitting goals and improving performance
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and most holidays
• High school graduate or equivalent

Nice-to-have:

• Customer service experience
• Cash handling or POS experience
• Conversational Japanese (helpful but not required)
• Experience in a hospitality or guest-facing environment

Why Join Us?

• You'll be part of a local team that works together, uplifts each other, and takes pride in what we do
• You directly impact guest memories during their time in Hawai'i
• Your work supports Hawai'i artists, creatives, and diverse local jobs
• You'll build skills in service, communication, storytelling, teamwork, and retail operations
• There are real opportunities for growth many of our leaders started in this role

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for CocoNene at Ko'Olina.

Mahalo for your interest!

The Art Source, Inc. Pictures Plus Plus Interiors CocoNene