Sales Associate - CocoNene Kings' Shops

Sales Associate – Coco Nene – Kings' Shops

We are a local family business, operating in Hawai‘i since 1986 and employing over 160 team members. Part of The Art Source, Inc. family of businesses.

We are hiring a Sales Associate for our Coco Nene location at Kings' Shops in Waikoloa. This role blends hospitality, product knowledge, and focused guest service. You’ll guide guests to meaningful, locally made products and share the work of Hawai‘i artists in a warm, efficient, and professional way.

Pay: $20–$22+ per hour (base + bonus)
Benefits:
Paid time off (for full-time only), Medical, 401K, and employee discount across all sister brands

• Welcome guests with warmth and aloha
• Share product knowledge authentically (not scripted)
• Represent 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

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

• 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