OluKai Retail Associate - Irvine Spectrum

Jobless; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount to Archipelago/Bands

Comped yearly product

Flexible schedule

Bonus program eligibility

Team building events

401k and employer matching

Job summary

OluKai Retail Associate at Archipelago Companies is a part-time role focused on welcoming customers, delivering a premium brand experience, and meeting sales goals. You will stay current on product lines and fashion trends, communicate product details, and maintain store standards while assisting with back-of-house duties.

The position offers a flexible schedule, employee discounts, product access, and opportunities to participate in events and community programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service preferred but not required.
• Ability to engage with customers and build rapport.
• Storytelling about brand partnerships and product inspirations.
• Knowledge of OluKai product lines and fashion trends.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Willingness to assist with back-of-house duties.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and deliver a remarkable brand experience.
• Hit and exceed individual and team sales goals.
• Assist with back-of-house duties including receiving and stock replenishment.
• Maintain store cleanliness and visual standards.
• Operate POS and ensure seamless customer transactions.
• Represent OluKai as a brand ambassador at local events.

Skills

Sales goals

Customer engagement

Storytelling

Product knowledge

POS handling

Team player

Education

GED or high school diploma preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

As the OluKai Retail Associate, or Huaka’i which means to lead, your kuleana (responsibility) is to welcome customers into the store and deliver a remarkable brand experience. We are seeking responsible, outgoing, culturally minded team members to be the first point of contact for guests of the OluKai store. You are genuine, service-oriented, with a passion for premium products as well as the ever-evolving retail industry.

We have the following opening(s) for this role:

• Part time (29 hours or less per week)

What you bring:

• The drive to hit and exceed individual and team sales goals.
• Ability to engage with new customers and build immediate and lasting rapport.
• A Storyteller mindset, sharing the details of our unique brand partnerships as well as the details of our products design inspirations and reason for being.
• Expertise on OluKai’s product lines, a champion for quality and authenticity, stay current on fashion trends, understand the customer needs, and creatively communicate selections that meet their needs.
• Ability to independently problem customer issues while maintaining a spirit of Aloha, even in high stress situations.
• Attention to detail, upholds visual standards and store cleanliness.
• Willingness to be a team player to help with back of house duties including receiving, processing product and re-stock.
• Thorough understanding of POS best practices and use for a seamless consumer experience.
• Brand ambassador for OluKai. Participate in local events and giveback programs.

What we offer:

• PT associate <29hrs/wk
• Employee Discount to all Archipelago brands (OluKai, Roark, Melin)
• Comped yearly product from all Archipelago brands
• Flexible work schedule
• Bonus Program eligibility
• Team building events
• 401k and 401k employer matching

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service preferred but not required.
• Must be available for a minimum of at least three (4-8hrs) shifts a week.
• Must be available for holidays and weekends as necessary.
• Must be 17yrs or older. GED or high school diploma preferred and/or in action.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written.
• An independent work ethic, excellent time management skills and organizational abilities.
• Positive attitude and high integrity.
• Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 30lbs.

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 [e-mail]. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law