Casual Sales Associate | Merchant 1948/Mi Piaci Centreplace

Who Are We?
We’re a proud, family-owned New Zealand fashion retailer with over 40 stores across New Zealand and Melbourne, Australia. Our iconic brands Merchant 1948, Mi Piaci, Deuce, and Goodsole are known for delivering exceptional experiences to both our customers and our team. Our stores are more than retail spaces, they’re places where generations of customers come for timeless style, great craftsmanship, and genuine connection.

At the heart of what we do is our people. We offer supportive leadership and recognition for great performance, all within a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Love helping people feel confident in their shoes?

We’re looking for reliable and flexible Causal Sales Associates (2 positions available) to join our teams at Merchant/Mi Piaci Hamilton stores. 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.

Please note that these casual roles will require location movements between our four Hamilton Merchant/Mi Piaci stores in Centreplace, Chartwell, & Te Awa.

Here’s what’s on offer:

• Role – Casual Sales Associate 
• Rostered Hours: Casual role – hours will vary depending on store needs, with flexibility across weekdays & weekends. We are seeking casuals who can be available throughout the weekdays. Please indicate in your CV or cover letter your availability including what hours on each day. 
• Minimum Hours: N/A
• 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

What we are looking for:

• Have previous customer service experience (retail, hospitality or similar)
• Have flexibility to accept shift requests when needed
• Are confident, positive, and solution-focused
• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your work
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Have a self-motivated approach to work
• Able to be collaborative and work across different teams
• 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.