OluKai Retail Store Manager - Irvine, CA

Archipelago Companies • Irvine, CA

23h

About The Position

The OluKai Retail Store Manager is responsible for creating a premium, welcoming customer experience and overseeing all aspects of store operations. The role calls for an experienced retail leader who embodies the OluKai brand, leads with Aloha, demonstrates high integrity, and is community-oriented. The manager oversees financial performance, sales, inventory, store operations, visual merchandising, events, and team development.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of retail management experience.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Self-motivated with strong entrepreneurial drive.
• Customer-focused mindset with a leadership style rooted in Aloha.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability across teams.
• Creative, positive team player.

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage store financial plans, including revenue and expenses, and work toward sales goals, KPIs, and profitability metrics.
• Analyze customer profiles, sales trends, and competitor data to inform product assortment and merchandising decisions.
• Manage inventory flow and restocking, identify stock gaps, and place fill-in orders.
• Oversee back-of-house operations, daily maintenance, and supply needs.
• Manage POS operations, returns and exchanges, gift card processing, and daily reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate collection and entry of customer and member information.
• Coach and develop a team of product storytellers.
• Maintain seasonal floor sets and visual merchandising standards.
• Represent OluKai at store and community events.
• Collaborate with Marketing on event content, presentations, and ambassador experiences.
• Lead and attend all in-store events unless otherwise approved.
• Hire, onboard, and develop retail staff in partnership with HR.
• Motivate the team to approach each shift with energy and Aloha.
• Manage scheduling, shift swaps, and break compliance.
• Handle conflict resolution professionally.
• Conduct performance check-ins aligned with corporate calendars.

Benefits

• Employee discounts across OluKai, Roark, and melin.
• Complimentary annual product from each brand.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Bonus program eligibility.
• Team-building events.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off accrued annually.
• Generous product gift program.
• Five- and ten-year anniversary gifts, including travel to Hawaii and other destinations.
• Work with a talented, passionate team that embraces the ocean lifestyle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed