Assistant Store Manager | Merchant Napier

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.

Ready to step into a leadership role?

We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Assistant Store Manager to support the team at Napier store . You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to drive performance, coach the team, and deliver an outstanding in-store experience.

This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about retail, thrives on responsibility, and wants to grow their career in a values-driven, supportive environment.

Here’s what’s on offer :

Role – Assistant Store Manager

• Rostered Hours : Monday 9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Tuesday 11 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Wednesday 11 : 00pm - 5 : 00pm, Sun 9 : 30am - 4 : 00pm
• Minimum Hours : 24.5 hours per week
• Hourly Rate : $26.50 + bonus potential !

What your day will look like :

You’ll thrive in this role if you :

What you’ll get from us :

Sound like your kind of step up?

Apply now – we’d love to hear your story.

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