Casual Sales Associate | Merchant Te Awa

Overland Footwear; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading footwear retailer in Hamilton is seeking a Casual Sales Associate to enhance the customer experience and help achieve sales targets. Ideal candidates have a background in retail or hospitality, love helping customers, and can adapt to varying hours. Enjoy perks like a free pair of shoes each season and generous discounts in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Free pair of shoes each season

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Generous staff discounts

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, or similar roles.
• Confidence in connecting with customers.
• Alignment with company values.

Responsibilities

• Create memorable experiences for customers.
• Reach sales goals and support team targets.
• Maintain a tidy and presented store.
• Collaborate with team to enhance in-store vibe.

Skills

Customer service experience

Positive attitude

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Merchant 1948 | Footwear with heritage, designed for modern life

We’re Merchant 1948 – a New Zealand family business putting shoes on feet since 1948. With over 30 stores across Aotearoa and Melbourne, we’ve built a reputation for premium leather footwear, considered design, and warm, expert service.

Our stores are more than retail spaces, they’re places where generations of customers come for timeless style, great craftsmanship, and genuine connection.

Love helping people feel confident in their shoes?

We’re looking for a Casual Sales Associate to join our team at Te Awa. You’ll be the face of the Merchant experience – helping customers find their perfect fit, sharing your product knowledge, and bringing positive energy to the shop floor.

What’s on offer

• Casual role – hours will vary depending on store needs, with flexibility across weekdays during the hours of 9am-6pm.
• Hourly Rate: $23.50

What your day will look like

• Creating warm, memorable experiences for every customer
• Reaching your sales goals and contributing to team targets
• Maintaining a tidy, well-presented store by dusting
• Supporting visual merchandising and product displays
• Collaborating with your team to create a great vibe in-store

You’ll thrive in this role if you

• Have previous customer service experience (retail, hospitality or similar)
• Love connecting with people and being part of a team
• Are confident, positive, and solution-focused
• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your work
• Are aligned with our values and excited about our brand

What you’ll get from us

• A free pair of shoes every season
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Generous staff discounts
• Referral bonuses when you bring great people into the team
• A down-to-earth, supportive team culture
• Access to EAP when life gets tough
• A workplace where fun and growth go hand in hand

Sound like a great fit?
Apply now – we’d love to hear your story.