KEANI HAWAI'I

Chief Executive Officer

Makawao, HI

Full-time

$160,000

About This Job

About Us

KEANI HAWAI'I is a modern tropical fashion and lifestyle brand with retail, e-commerce, and growing national recognition. Known for our high-touch service, elevated essentials, and modern tropical style, we are in an exciting stage of growth and evolution.

We are seeking a visionary-yet-grounded Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who can lead day-to-day business operations, manage a dynamic team, and help build the company’s next era with operational excellence, strategic thinking, and a deep respect for brand integrity.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a founder-led environment but is ready to own the business engine—from backend systems to front-end sales. You’ll partner closely with the founder but lead independently, overseeing multiple departments, teams, and revenue channels.

You’ll need a unique blend of fashion industry insight, retail and e-commerce leadership, people development skills, and performance accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

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Build and execute company-wide growth strategies across all channels (retail, online, wholesale, etc.)

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Translate founder vision into actionable plans and organizational structure

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Continuously assess and improve internal systems for efficiency and scalability

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Lead quarterly and annual planning cycles and set/track KPIs across all departments

Retail & E-Commerce Oversight

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Ensure exceptional guest experience across all store locations and digital channels

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Set and monitor sales targets, conversion metrics, and customer satisfaction benchmarks

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Work with retail managers to improve performance, team morale, and selling culture

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Oversee buying, merchandising, and inventory planning in partnership with creative and finance leads

Team & Culture Development

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Directly manage senior leadership team (Ops, Marketing, Retail, etc.)

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Create accountability frameworks and clear KPIs by role and department

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Champion a healthy, high-performing culture with kindness, trust, and urgency

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Support hiring, onboarding, and leadership development programs

Financial & Business Management

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Partner with accounting and finance teams to manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow

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Monitor profitability and cost control across all departments

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Lead quarterly reviews of performance vs goals and adjust course as needed

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Report progress and recommendations to the founder

You Might Be the Right Fit If You...

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Have 8–15+ years of leadership experience in fashion, retail, or consumer product-based brands

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Have led teams of 20+ people across multiple locations or departments

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Know how to scale an e-commerce business and manage multi-location retail without losing soul or service

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Are as confident building spreadsheets and systems as you are building people

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Lead with kindness, decisiveness, and a strong internal compass

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Bonus if you: Have worked in resortwear, luxury fashion, or destination markets like Hawai‘i

Compensation & Benefits

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Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)

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Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to leadership and financial outcomes

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Room for long-term growth and creative influence within a values-driven, purpose-led brand

To Apply

Submit your resume along with a cover letter answering the following:

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Why are you the right leader for a growing fashion brand rooted in purpose and presence?

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Describe a time you built or transformed a team or system that led to measurable success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Employee discount

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Health insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

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Weekends as needed

Education:

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Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

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Makawao, HI 96768 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

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Makawao, HI 96768 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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Makawao, HI 96768: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

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25% (Preferred)