Retail Associate Jobs

As the OluKai Full Time Retail Associate, or Huaka’i which means to lead, your kuleana (responsibility) is to welcome customers into the store and deliver a remarkable brand experience. We are seeking responsible, outgoing, culturally minded team members to be the first point of contact for guests of the OluKai store. You are a service oriented people pleaser, with a passion for premium products as well as the ever-evolving retail industry.

**SIGNING BONUS Limited Time Only**

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

In order to be successful, candidates should possess the following:

• Be a brand ambassador for OluKai. Participate in local events, giveback programs in collaboration with Marketing. Collaborate with Marketing to program ambassador content, presentations and performances at the store.
• Ability to independently problem solve and resolve customer issues while maintaining a spirit of Aloha, even in high stress situations. Collaborate with leadership team to communicate customer feedback, and demonstrate ability to independently problem solve and resolve customer concerns in an organized fashion.
• Be a storyteller, sharing the details of our unique brand partnerships as well as the details of our products design inspirations and reason for being.
• Ability to engage with new customers and build immediate and lasting rapport. Personalize customer connections by providing the highest level of hospitality and customer service.
• Develop and implement plans and strategies to exceed sales goals at both the store and within overall brand.
• Be an expert on OluKai’s product lines, a champion for quality and authenticity, stay current on fashion trends, understand the customer needs, and creatively communicate selections that meet their needs.
• Ability to independently open and close the store as a key holder upon Manager approval.
• Manage inventory and ensure the retail store is well-stocked at all times
• Support and promote the Point-of-Sale process in all areas of register procedure, protocol and policies.
• Ensure the retail floor is always premium and tells a story. Maintain store concepts & visual standards. Assist with back of house duties including receiving and placing product.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and qualifications:

• Desire to learn and grow within the company
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. College education desired
• Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 15 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and use ladders or stairs
• A positive, outgoing, high energy, entrepreneurial, sales focused attitude
• Preferred proficiency/knowledge in ocean lifestyle, participate in surfing/paddling participates in local community activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written, strong independent work ethic, excellent time management skills, organizational abilities

We offer a very unique working environment with great company benefits and fringe benefits for this part time position, including but not limited to team building events, free parking, sales incentive program, complimentary lunch up to $150 month, opportunity for growth.*Bonus and reimbursement opportunities in accordance with plan guidelines, see Human Resources for details

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• 401(k) matching

Shift:

• Day shift
• 4 hour shift
• Night shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lahaina, HI 96761: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location