Sales Associate - CocoNene Ko'Olina

About the role

We are hiring a Sales Associate for our Coco. Nene 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

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 Coco.

Nene at Ko'Olina. Mahalo for your interest! The Art Source, Inc. — Pictures Plus

• Plus Interiors
• Coco. Nene www.theartsourceinc.com 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 Coco. Nene — 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.com About Coco. Nene Coco. Nene 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/1y. IhTuckqkE And our website: www.coconene.com