Assistant Store Manager

Young Ace Hardware is more than just a hardware store – we're your community partner and we're proud to call Asheville our home since 2005. We are locally owned and operated so helping our community is our number one priority.

Pay and Perks:

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• 401(k) with employer matching
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts on all products
• Mileage reimbursements
• Flexible scheduling

Work/Life Balance:

• Work with a team who respects your life outside of work
• Schedules are posted two weeks in advance so you can plan ahead
• Closed or limited hours on holidays

Learn and Grow With us:

• Are you a hardware hero? Our customers will love you! Bring your knowledge and we'll teach you something new
• Have a helpful attitude? We'll train you on hardware know-how that builds life skills
• We train you from day one and the opportunities don't stop there

What to Expect:

• Engage in hands‑on leadership:
  Collaborate closely with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, mentor team members, and ensure exceptional customer service standards are met
• Dive into diverse responsibilities:
  From inventory management and merchandising to customer issue resolution and staff training, expect a dynamic role that keeps you engaged and challenged
• Grow with a supportive team:
  Join a community‑focused environment where your contributions are valued, and where opportunities for professional development and advancement are encouraged

Qualifications:

• Previous retail management experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and multitask effectively

We are your local hardware store and we're a part of your community. Young Ace Hardware has 5 locations in the Asheville, NC area that have been family owned and operated since 2005. We are proud to be part of the WNC community along with the over 5,000 Ace Hardware stores around the world, most of which are independently owned and operated by local folks just like us.

While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.