Sales Associate - CocoNene Ko'Olina

The Art Source, Inc.; Kapolei (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 the CocoNene location at Ko’Olina. This role blends hospitality, product knowledge, and guest service to guide guests toward locally made Hawai‘i products and support Hawai‘i artists.

You’ll connect with guests warmly while maintaining focus and efficiency. Pay ranges from $18 to $21+ per hour, with bonus potential and benefits including PTO (full-time), medical, 401k, and employee discounts across sister brands.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly, and reliable with pride in providing great service.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn products, processes, and local artist stories.
• Growth-minded and motivated by hitting goals and teamwork.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and most holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth and aloha.
• Share product knowledge authentically.
• Represent local Hawai‘i artists and Hawai‘i-made items.
• Help guests personalize gifts and find meaningful items.
• Maintain a clean, inviting store environment.
• Operate the register, handle cash, and restock products.
• Contribute to team sales goals through great service.
• Support team and uphold a positive culture.
• Take on other tasks to help the team and guests.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Goal oriented

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

About the role

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

Mahalo for your interest!

The Art Source, Inc. — Pictures Plus Plus Interiors CocoNene

www.theartsourceinc.com