Top 72 Ace hardware store Jobs in Park Ridge, Il

Store Planner (On-Site)
Ace Hardware Corporation —Oak Brook, IL
- $88,400 - $110,700 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
Retail Operations & Growth Associate
Ace Hardware —Mount Prospect, IL
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Merchandising
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Sales Associate (Part Time)
Olson's Ace Hardware —Park Ridge, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Entry level
- Employee discount
Cashier/Sales Associate
Olson's Ace Hardware —Park Ridge, IL
- $15.40 - $17.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Employee discount
Ace Hardware Sales Associate
Ace Hardware —Elmhurst, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Sales
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Hardware Sales Associate
Ace Hardware —Elmhurst, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Sales
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Ace Hardware Sales Associate - Norwood Park and Oriole Park
JC LICHT —Chicago, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- High school diploma or GED
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Ace Hardware Cashier
Ace Hardware —Elmhurst, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
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Management Trainee
Olson's Ace Hardware —Franklin Park, IL
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Hardware Department Manager
Olson's Ace Hardware —Park Ridge, IL
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Retail management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Hortons Ace Hardware Sales Associate
Ace Hardware —La Grange, IL
- Part-time
- No education required
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Merchandising
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Bilingual Polish Speaking Management Trainee - Harlem Ave
JC LICHT —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Spanish
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Territory Manager - Northeast Region
Emery Jensen Distribution, LLC —Oak Brook, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
District Manager - MA, CT, NH & NY
Ace Hardware Corporation —Oak Brook, IL
- $103,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- 5 years
6d
Curriculum Developer (On-Site)
Ace Hardware Corporation —Oak Brook, IL
- $102,900 - $128,600 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
12d
Controller
Westlake Hardware, Inc. —Oak Brook, IL
- $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Finance
- Analysis skills
6d
Emery Jensen Distribution - Territory Manager (WI)
Emery Jensen Distribution, LLC —Oak Brook, IL
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
2d
Sales Associate
Individually Owned and Operated Ace Hardware Store —Highland Park, IL
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Paint Department Manager
Olson's Ace Hardware —Park Ridge, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Retail management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Part Time / Full Time Cashier
Matts Ace Hardware —Arlington Heights, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods

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Store Planner (On-Site)

Ace Hardware Corporation -
Oak Brook, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$88,400 - $110,700 a year

Qualifications

Team supervision
Sales
Merchandising
Retail building design (architectural design tasks)
Construction accessibility regulations
Architectural project management
ADA compliance
Bachelor's degree
Industry trends
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Merchandising display arrangement
Managing projects
Lighting design
Cross-functional team management
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

About This Role

The Store Planner will be responsible for leveraging data-driven analytics to consult retailers and project management teams on developing store plans that deliver maximum productivity. The Store Planner is responsible for overall store design, including architectural and fixture layouts, merchandise planning (category space allocation and category placement), lighting placement and electrical needs, and execution of signage/décor and location code plans for new stores and store projects (remodels, relocations, expansions, and consolidations). Additionally, the Store Planner will ensure execution of Ace best practices related to department and category placement (including aisle side placement and adjacencies) while incorporating market intelligence and local needs to execute optimal, consumer-centric store layouts. Store Planner will also be responsible for developing store front elevations using Photoshop to produce concept and comprehensive store elevations for our retailers and prospective retailers.

Improving the store model is pillar of Ace’s long-term retail strategy and developing the most productive and consumer-centric store layouts for our retailers is a key element of this pillar.

Scope: Store planner will have ownership over any store planning and design needs for new stores, remodels or conversions.
Leadership/Mentorship: Store planners are responsible for mentoring junior team members and leading through special projects as defined by Dept Manager.

What You’ll Do:

Maximize retailer sales and profitability for Ace Retailers by building highly productive, consumer-relevant store plans that align with defined category strategies and best practices for layout and design. Independently manage all aspects of store plan recommendations, from analytics to consultation, execution and maintenance.
Consistently execute store planning/design and merchandising principles, namely department and category placement, aisle leadoffs, and adjacencies to drive retail performance. Identify shopper behavior and market changes that challenge or suggest modifications to store planning best practices and recommend to leadership to continue to drive improvement of store planning strategies and execution.
Provide consultation and insights to Project Manager and Retailer to develop store plan strategy, ensure sales/sf and gp/sf improvement and gain alignment to recommendations.
Leverage JDA Floor Planning and CKB to consistently to uphold high Floor Plan integrity and accuracy of floor plans. Lead discussions and influence cross-functional teams to accept recommendations.
Quickly become an expert or super-user in Ace Best Practices and JDA applications, acting as a mentor and trainer for new and less tenured team members.
Take leadership role in collaboration with multiple departments (e.g. Category Management, Visual Merchandising, Space Planning, Field Operations) ensure that programs that are new or involving footage changes and/or fixture changes or are “retail ready,” aligned with overall best practices and communicated fully to field team.
Lead remodel, departmental and new store plan planning sessions cross-functionally by helping to identify key opportunities across the store with additional focus on providing macro space analysis and store design expertise that can help shape further evolution of our store model.
Proactively monitor category KPI’s to track performance of completed remodels, track trends and identify opportunities make changes to adjacencies, space recommendations and category placement. Independently act on results and influence cross-functional and interdepartmental teams with recommendations.
Provide direct customer service to retailers as needed. Return phone calls and emails promptly exhibiting the willingness and expertise to answer questions and resolve issues as presented.
Identify and execute (with management support) potential special projects that will add value to the department or company.

What You Need To Succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in architectural design and retail merchandise planning
Demonstrated understanding of interior retail/fixture design, electrical & lighting configuration, ADA requirements, building codes, & exterior design
Demonstrated understanding of retail industry trends, consumer purchase behavior, and basic merchandising techniques
Demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking enhancements to the design process
Desire to lead and progress a team to drive efficiency and minimize lead time in projects
Quality focused and detail-oriented
Creative and inspiring design strength
Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Experience managing and coordinating with external consultants, including architectural, interior and others.
Ability to connect cross-functionally and influence others
Strong written/verbal communication skills with an aptitude for influencing and selling
Ability to work and think independently

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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ace hardware store jobs in park ridge, il

Store Planner (On-Site)

Retail Operations & Growth Associate

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Controller

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Paint Department Manager

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