Store Manager | Merchant 1948 Nelson

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 lead your own store?

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Store Manager to lead our team at Merchant 1948 Nelson store . You’ll be responsible for running the day-to-day operations, coaching and developing your team, and creating a positive, high-performing store environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for people and product – someone who loves sales, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and leads with care, confidence, and energy.

Here’s what’s on offer:

Role: Store Manager

Rostered Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (8:30am - 5pm)

Minimum Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $62,000 per annum + bonus potential!

What your day will look like:

Leading and managing the daily operations of your store

Coaching your team to deliver great results and memorable customer experiences

Driving sales and motivating your team to exceed targets

Championing a fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture

Overseeing store presentation, stock levels and visual merchandising

Managing admin, reporting and other key operational tasks

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Have retail leadership experience and a track record of results

Are passionate about developing others and building a strong team

Lead by example with a positive, proactive approach

Are confident managing performance, processes and priorities

Take pride in delivering great service and high store standards

Are aligned with our values and excited to represent our brand

What you’ll get from us:

A free pair of shoes every season

Monthly bonus potential

Generous team discounts

Referral bonuses when you bring great people into the team

Supportive leadership and clear development pathways

Access to EAP when you need extra support

A workplace where leadership is valued – and you’re set up to succeed

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