Assistant General Manager

Ace Hardware; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Bonus pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ace Hardware Urgent Hiring is seeking an Assistant General Manager for a Duncan, OK location. You will support the General Manager in running day-to-day store operations, supervise staff, and execute merchandising plans to deliver exceptional customer service.

Join a community-focused team with opportunities for growth, pay commensurate with experience, and benefits including health/dental/vision and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Ability to manage store operations and merchandising
• Excellent customer service and communication

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in leading overall store operations
• Oversee daily operational functions and merchandising plans
• Supervise team members and ensure policy compliance
• Mentor staff and resolve customer concerns
• Step into leadership in the General Manager's absence

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Customer Service

Merchandising

Operations

Tools

POS Systems

Inventory Control

Job description

Ace Hardware Urgent Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Assistant General Manager

Are you looking for a supportive and enthusiastic work environment where your leadership can truly make a difference? Do you thrive in a dynamic retail setting that values community and personal growth?

Join 66 Hardware Company, a family-owned group of Ace Hardware stores with 5 stores in North Texas and 2 stores in Oklahoma, as a talented Assistant General Manager. We offer a fun, loving atmosphere with competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a clear career path to help you grow your skills in retail management and team leadership. Be part of a company that values fun, accountability, service, and teamwork—our F.A.S.T. values guide everything we do.

The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in leading all aspects of store operations to deliver exceptional customer experience and drive store performance. This role includes overseeing daily operational functions, supervising team members, executing merchandising plans, and ensuring compliance with store policies and procedures. The Assistant General Manager also plays a key role in mentoring staff, resolving customer concerns, and stepping into leadership in the General Manager’s absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the General Manager in leading overall store operations to achieve company goals and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Manage sales, expenses, profits, and assets while fostering a positive and safe work environment.
• Train, delegate, and monitor associates’ progress to support their personal and professional development.
• Handle customer interactions with a friendly, outgoing demeanor and resolve issues effectively.
• Ensure store cleanliness, orderliness, and compliance with safety and loss prevention standards.

Inventory & Merchandising

• Oversee receiving, stocking, and inventory management to maintain optimal product levels.
• Support merchandise resets and ensure signage is current and attractive.
• Assist with cycle counts and manage back stock efficiently to maximize store profitability.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, and coach associates to build a motivated and enthusiastic team.
• Lead by example and foster a collaborative, supportive store culture.
• Participate actively in management meetings and communicate opportunities for improvement.

Benefits & Work Schedule

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling, including day shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Enjoy paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employee discounts and bonus pay.
• Work on-site in a vibrant community-focused store with opportunities for career advancement.

Location: 05949 | Duncan Ace 3209 US-81, Duncan, OK 73533, USA

66 Hardware Company is a group of 7 (and growing!) Ace Hardware Co-ops in North Texas and Oklahoma. We're your local hardware store and we're a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world and the majority of those stores are 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. Our owners are heavily involved in store operations, and we have a team of folks at the group level to support the stores where needed. While others have become large and impersonal, here at 66 Hardware Ace stores, we've remained small and very personal.