Part-time Keyholder | Merchant 1948 Centreplace

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 retail and ready to step up?

We’re looking for a sales-driven and motivated part-time Keyholder to join our team at Merchant 1948 Centreplace store . If you’re confident on the shop floor and ready to take on a bit more responsibility like opening or closing the store and supporting operations when the manager’s away – this is the perfect next step in your retail career. You’ll be part of a team that knows their stuff, loves what they do, and takes real pride in helping people find their perfect fit.

Here’s what’s on offer:

Role: Keyholder

Rostered Hours:

Monday: 10am - 6pm

Saturday: 12pm - 6pm

Minimum Hours: 13 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $24.50 + bonus potential !

What your day will look like:

Creating exceptional experiences for every customer

Supporting with opening and closing the store

Running smooth and successful shifts

Reaching your sales goals (and enjoying the bonus rewards!)

Keeping the store tidy, stylish and well-presented

Being a positive, proactive team player

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Have experience in customer service (retail, hospitality or similar)

Are confident, responsible and happy to lead by example

Have a natural way with people and love building rapport

Are organised and calm under pressure

Have a great eye for detail and presentation

Are motivated by goals and love seeing results

What you’ll get from us:

A free pair of shoes every season

Monthly bonuses when you hit your targets

Generous team discounts

Referral bonuses when you bring great people onboard

Supportive, down-to-earth leadership

Access to EAP for extra support

A brand with real history – and exciting things ahead

• Sound like you?
• Apply now – we’d love to hear your story.