Sales Associate - CocoNene Ala Moana

Posted 8 days ago

art sourceHonolulu (HI)

Retail Salespersons Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers

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$18–$21+ per hour

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About the role

Sales Associate 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:

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 doYou directly impact guest memories during their time in Hawai'iYour 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
About The Art Source, Inc.

Aloha! 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. Learn more: www.theartsourceinc.comAbout CocoNeneCocoNene celebrates Hawai'i through locally made décor, gifts, and personalized products that help visitors and locals bring home a piece of the islands.

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