OluKai Retail Associate - Fort Lauderdale, FL
About The Position
As the OluKai 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. This is a new location set to open in October 2026. The Sales Associate will play a key role in helping to launch and establish this new store from the ground up.
Requirements
- Must be available for a minimum of at least three (4-8hrs) shifts a week.
- Must be available for holidays and weekends as necessary.
- Must be 17yrs or older.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written.
- An independent work ethic, excellent time management skills and organizational abilities.
- Positive attitude and high integrity.
- Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 30lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service preferred but not required.
- GED or high school diploma preferred and/or in action.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers into the store and deliver a remarkable brand experience.
- Be the first point of contact for guests of the OluKai store.
- Hit and exceed individual and team sales goals.
- Engage with new customers and build immediate and lasting rapport.
- Share the details of our unique brand partnerships as well as the details of our products design inspirations and reason for being.
- Stay current on fashion trends, understand customer needs, and creatively communicate selections that meet their needs.
- Independently problem customer issues while maintaining a spirit of Aloha, even in high stress situations.
- Uphold visual standards and store cleanliness.
- Help with back of house duties including receiving, processing product and re-stock.
- Use POS for a seamless consumer experience.
- Act as a brand ambassador for OluKai.
- Participate in local events and giveback programs.
Benefits
- Employee Discount to all Archipelago brands (OluKai, Roark, Melin)
- Comped yearly product from all Archipelago brand
- Flexible work schedule
- Snack/beverage reimbursement up to $50
- Bonus Program eligibility
- Team building events
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Snack/beverage reimbursement up to $75
- 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
- Paid Time Off accrued annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
