Who are we
Merchant 1948 is a New Zealand owned and operated footwear retailer who has been around since, you guessed it, 1948. We are a household name and a trusted source of premium leather footwear for all occasions.
The role
Based at our Ponsonby store and reporting to one of our Regional/Area/Cluster Managers, you will be responsible for:
The overall operations and management of the store on a day-to-day basis.
Providing strong leadership and training for your team.
Maintaining and driving sales, keeping the team motivated.
Managing part of the recruitment journey with the support of a Recruitment Coordinator.
Onboarding new team members, setting them up for success.
Ensuring a great customer journey is prioritized and delivered through all team members.
Maintaining a positive culture in store.
Why us
Quarterly bonus potential.
Free pair of shoes every season PLUS company discounts.
Progression Pathways – Grow your retail career with ongoing development opportunities.
Recruitment Referral Bonus – get rewarded for referring amazing talent!
Supportive team culture and management.
We want you to have FUN!
About you
Retail leadership experience with proven results and, of course, a passion for sales.
A great attitude; positivity, confidence, a growth mindset, and flexibility.
Ability to motivate your team to achieve exceptional results.
A love of connecting and engaging with people – both your team and customers.
Focus on training & growing a high-performing team.
Excellent technical and operational know-how.
Passion for our brand, alignment to our values and culture.
Must be available to work 35 hours per week on a Tuesday – Saturday roster.
Sound like you? Apply today! We're about giving opportunities to people with the right attitude, drive, and team fit.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand/Australia to be considered for this position.
Applications close August 30th
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