Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Location:

Merrillville Ace Hardware

Reports to:

Owner/Operator

Overview:

Merrillville Ace Hardware is seeking a hands-on Store

Manager who will take ownership of store operations, drive sales, and lead a

team focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience. This is a

full-time, leadership role ideal for someone with a retail management

background and a passion for community-based service.

• - Manage daily operations including opening/closing, merchandising, and customer service
• - Lead and support the team to meet sales goals, control costs, and drive overall store performance
• - Ensure the store is fully stocked, clean, organized, and "Customer Ready" at all times

• - Promote a culture of service and ensure every customer has a positive in-store experience
• - Resolve escalated customer issues promptly and professionally
• - Oversee the implementation of Ace Rewards and other promotional programs

• - Train, and develop store associates
• - Delegate daily responsibilities and set clear expectations
• - Motivate the team through coaching, feedback, and accountability

• - Maintain accurate inventory counts and manage product replenishment
• - Execute seasonal floor sets, promotional signage, and end cap displays
• - Monitor shrink and implement best practices to reduce loss

• - Oversee store appearance, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• - Ensure safety protocols and company standards are followed

• - High school diploma or GED required; college preferred
• - 2+ years of retail management experience, hardware knowledge a plus
• - Strong leadership, time management, and communication skills
• - Ability to lift 50 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods
• - Proficient in retail systems and POS technology (Eagle, Acenet, etc.)

We're a locally owned and operated Ace Hardware committed to serving our community. If you're ready to run a store like it's your own, we'd love to meet you.

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be.

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.