Assistant Store Manager - CocoNene International Market Place

Assistant Store Manager - Coco Nene International Market Place

The Art Source, Inc., located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, has served the community since 1986 and employs over 160 team members.

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.

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:
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We are hiring an Assistant Store Manager for our flagship Coco Nene location at International Market Place in the heart of Waikīkī — one of the busiest, highest‑energy stores in our company.

This is not typical retail
. Our team blends hospitality, product knowledge, and focused guest service in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
. As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll help lead a team that guides guests to meaningful, locally made products while representing Hawai‘i artists with warmth, professionalism, and pride.

We’re looking for someone who genuinely connects with our story
, takes pride in our local roots, and wants to help carry that story forward through their leadership
.

Pay: $60k base salary + bonuses
Full‑Time Benefits: Medical, 401k, PTO, employee discount across all sister brands

• Lead by example on the sales floor, welcoming guests with warmth, aloha, and professionalism.
• Model authentic product storytelling and represent Hawai‘i‑made products and local artists with pride.
• Reinforce and coach authentic product knowledge (not scripted) across the team.
• Participate in management training meetings, monthly sales rallies, and required off‑site meetings.
• Support and coach the team in real time to deliver consistent, high‑quality guest experiences.
• Help guide guests through personalization and meaningful gift selection when needed.
• Maintain store readiness, visual standards, and an inviting environment throughout the day.
• Support daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, deposits, and task execution.
• Assist with inventory control by receiving deliveries, monitoring stock levels, and maintaining organized backstock.
• Support store goals by managing floor flow, coverage, and performance focus during shifts.
• Act as a communication and support bridge between the Store Manager and the team.
• Communicate with internal departments (such as production, inventory, visual, or leadership partners) to support store needs, resolve issues, and keep operations running smoothly.
• Uphold and reinforce a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Proactively take on responsibilities that support the team, the store, and the guest experience.

Must‑have:

• Ownership mindset with a proactive leadership style.
• Previous leadership or management experience required (keyholder, shift lead, supervisor, or similar).
• Previous experience in a high‑volume, hospitality‑driven, or guest‑facing environment required.
• Comfortable supporting store goals and driving performance improvement.
• Strong floor presence with the ability to lead by example.
• Reliable follow‑through with clear, respectful communication.
• Coaching mindset with a people‑first approach.
• Operational awareness, including inventory control and daily store operations.
• Technologically competent and comfortable working in digital systems, including POS, inventory management, email communication, and shared trackers or documents.
• Growth‑minded and motivated by continuous improvement and supporting store goals.
• Alignment with Coco Nene values and pride in representing Hawai‘i‑made products.

Nice‑to‑have:

• Experience working in a tourist‑heavy or…