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Your Help Wanted to
Connect Communities
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. Ace Hardware has over 5,800 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard-working individuals 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. Our Retail Associates are the best in the business, they make us The Helpful Place. They go above and beyond for every customer, giving back to the communities in which they both serve and live. That’s why we say a visit to Ace is like a visit to your neighbor.
Find out how what “your help wanted” really means in our retail stores.
Benefits & Perks
Each store offers unique benefits tailored to its location and job roles. To learn about the benefits available for a specific retail position, check the job posting – or contact the location’s store manager or owner directly.
About Ace Hardware Retail Stores
Ace Hardware is your local hardware store and a part of your community. Ace Retail Holdings currently owns and operates more than 250 Ace Hardware stores nationwide, and Ace Hardware has over 5,800 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.
Founded in 1924 by a small group of Chicago hardware store owners, Ace changed the retail landscape by allowing individual stores to purchase merchandise in bulk to save money and buy at the lowest possible price. This partnership enabled even the smaller stores to compete effectively at retail despite larger stores in their market. And to this very day, Ace Hardware Corporation is still owned solely and exclusively by the local Ace retail entrepreneurs.
About Ace Retail Holdings
Ace Retail Holdings, the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Westlake Ace Hardware and Great Lakes Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States.
Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Westlake Ace Hardware has been in operation for over a century and operates neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make Westlake Ace stand out in our industry, and they are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) solid Core Values of Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
Great Lakes Hardware is a chain of hardware stores bringing more than 70 years of experience to the neighborhoods that we serve. Ace Hardware provides national chain buying power, access to hundreds of thousands of products, and premium merchandise brands like EGO®, Milwaukee®, Scotts®, Toro®, Weber®, Stihl®, Benjamin Moore®, Yeti® and others. At the same time, we provide our customers with a localized product mix and services while operating a friendly, helpful neighborhood hardware store.
Our vision for Great Lakes Ace is rooted in a belief that while we operate neighborhood hardware stores we are here to Improve Lives & Communities that we touch. It starts with our support of Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) in our local communities to ensure those children and families who are most in need are able to access the services and support provided by the local children’s hospital and CMN. Then our associates identify community based non-profit groups and schools that they support by raising awareness and funds.
We are the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally-owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 65 countries.
Retail Roles
Cashier
Engage with customers as you process transactions and answer any questions.
Sales Associate
Help customers find everything they need to complete their project in one trip.
Store Manager
Provide leadership to help your team succeed and provide exceptional customer service.
All Retail Roles
It takes a variety of roles to successfully run a hardware store – explore all the ways you can join our retail team.
Retail Hiring Process
The hiring process is designed to find the right fit for you and your goals. Here’s a helpful look at what to expect every step of the way.
Review
Once you have applied for a store position, someone will review your application and reach out if there is an interest to move forward. Depending on the retail location, you may receive an automated email from their applicant tracking system with next steps. Alternatively, you may want to follow-up with the retail location directly for possible next steps.
The hiring process is designed to find the right fit for you and your goals. Here’s a helpful look at what to expect every step of the way.
Interview
Each independently owned and operated store will manage the interview process differently. If you are a good fit for the position, you’ll receive either an automated message to schedule an interview or be contacted via phone for next steps.
The hiring process is designed to find the right fit for you and your goals. Here’s a helpful look at what to expect every step of the way.
Decision
Each independently owned and operated store will manage the hiring process differently. Be sure to ask about the next steps during your interview.
