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Michael Hill · 1001-5000 employees
Assistant Store Manager | Permanent full-time | Palmerston North | Sales role with rewarding commission and initiatives
Looking to take the next step from people-first experience into a purposeful leadership role? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
At Michael Hill, we’re part of life’s most meaningful moments - and behind those moments are strong leaders who bring teams together and drive exceptional results. We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Store Manager to support the leadership of our Palmerston North store, playing a key role in performance, culture, and customer connection across the community.
If you’ve built your career in retail, sales, hospitality, events or business development and love motivating people while achieving targets, you’ll feel right at home here.
Commence asap/or when you can!
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Since 1979, Michael Hill has been built on craftsmanship, inclusion, sustainability and celebrating life’s most meaningful moments.
Apply now and take the next step towards a future Store Manager career at Palmerston North. You'll work alongside an experienced Store Manager with more than 10 years at Michael Hill, gaining valuable mentorship, leadership insights, and industry expertise.
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