Part-time Sales Associate | Merchant 1948 Centreplace

merchant1948; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shoes each season

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Staff discounts

Referral bonuses

EAP available

Job summary

Merchant 1948 Centreplace store in Hamilton is hiring a part-time Sales Associate to greet customers, share product knowledge and help shoppers find their perfect fit. The role runs Monday to Friday, 12pm–3pm, totaling 15 hours per week with an hourly rate of NZD 24 plus bonus potential.

You will create warm, memorable customer experiences, work toward sales goals with the team, keep the shop tidy, support visual merchandising and product displays, and contribute to a positive Merchant vibe on

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience (retail, hospitality or similar).
• Love connecting with people and being part of a team.
• Confident, positive, and solution-focused.
• Keen eye for detail and pride in your work.
• Aligned with our values and excited about our brand.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Job description

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 reliable and motivated part-time Sales Associate to join our team at Merchant 1948 Centreplace store. 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. This role is a Monday to Friday 12pm-3pm role so requires someone to be available to work these hours, please consider this prior to submitting your application.

Here’s what’s on offer:

• Role– Sales Associate
• Rostered Hours: Mondays to Fridays (12pm - 3pm)
• Minimum Hours: 15 hours per week
• Hourly Rate: $24.00 + bonus potential!

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
• 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?