Assistant Store Manager - CocoNene International Market Place

The Art Source, Inc.•Honolulu, HI

1d•$45,000 - $61,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.com About CocoNene CocoNene 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/1yIhTuckqkE Our website: www.coconene.com About This Role We are hiring an Assistant Store Manager for our flagship CocoNene 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: $45k–$61k+ (salary + bonus) Full-Time Benefits: Medical, 401k, PTO, employee discount across all sister brands

Requirements

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 CocoNene values and pride in representing Hawai‘i-made products
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and late hours
Ability to commit to a full-time leadership schedule of approximately 40–50 hours per week
(International Market Place is open 365 days; shifts currently range from 8am–10pm)
High school graduate or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a tourist-heavy or international guest environment
Familiarity with inventory processes such as receiving, replenishment, or counts
Comfort using shared digital tools (POS systems, email, spreadsheets, or task trackers)
Experience providing real-time coaching or feedback on the sales floor
Familiarity with sales metrics or daily performance goals
Background in a hospitality-driven, values-based, or locally made brand
Conversational Japanese

Responsibilities

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