Sales Associate - CocoNene Ala Moana

The Art Source, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

401k

Employee discount

Job summary

The Art Source, Inc. is hiring a Sales Associate for CocoNene at Ala Moana Shopping Center in Honolulu, HI. This role blends hospitality, product knowledge, and guest service to guide visitors toward locally made items and to support Hawai‘i artists.

You will engage guests with authentic, non-scripted interactions, help personalize gifts, and maintain a welcoming store environment while representing Made in Hawai‘i products.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly, and reliable with pride in providing great service.
• Loves Hawai‘i and supports locally made products.
• Strong communication and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn our products, processes, and local artist stories.
• Growth-minded and motivated by hitting goals and improving performance.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and most holidays.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Night/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Sales Associate - CocoNene Ala Moana

The Art Source, Inc. Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

About this position

About The Art Source, Inc.

We are a local family business that has operated in Hawai‘i since 1986 and proudly employs over 160 team members. The Art Source, Inc. is the parent company of Pictures Plus, Plus Interiors, and CocoNene — three sister brands committed to local manufacturing, local artistry, and products made right here on O‘ahu.

Our factory in Kapolei creates artwork, furniture, décor, and personalized gifts for our stores across O‘ahu, Maui, and the Big Island. We measure our success by our average hourly wage and the opportunities we create for local people.

About CocoNene

CocoNene celebrates Hawai‘i through locally made décor, gifts, and personalized products that help visitors and locals bring home a piece of the islands. To get a feel for our brand, here’s a short 4-minute video: https://youtu.be/1yIhTuckqkE
And our website: www.coconene.com

About the role

We are hiring a Sales Associate for our CocoNene location at Ala Moana Shopping Center.

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:

• 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