Associate Leader

The Cool Hardware Company, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cool Hardware Company, Inc. in Washington, DC area is seeking an Associate Leader for a permanent role in a local Ace Hardware cooperative. You will lead a store team to ensure daily operations and adherence to company policies, while fostering a community-focused shopping experience.

The ideal candidate is 18+ with retail experience and proficiency in computer systems, looking to grow within a company committed to its employees and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 6 months to 1 year of retail experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong data gathering and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient with computer systems and related software.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff and enforce store policies.
• Open/close store per schedule.
• Report issues to Store Manager.
• Interact with staff at all levels.
• Model safety and enforce safety policies.

Skills

Data analysis

Retail experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS software

Job description

This is a permanent position, and applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Associate Leader

Join our Team and Become an Owner

Would you like to take the next step in your retail career by using your experience to lead a team of dedicated employees to daily success? Are you someone who knows how take initiative, assume responsibility, and execute procedures thoroughly to allow the store to smoothly operate? Do you want the opportunity to grow professionally and further develop your skills with a great, community-oriented company?

If you answered “YES!” to the questions above, we have just the job for you! We are seeking outstanding candidates to The Cool Hardware Company, Inc., a cooperative of 13 Ace Hardware stores in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We are locally owned, community focused, and we value each and every one our team mates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct staff and adhere to company policies as they relate to the store operations, such as: receiving merchandise, managing cash register transactions and daily cash reconciliation, keeping track of inventory, etc.
• Correctly opening and/or closing the store as dictated by the schedule
• Report to the Store Manager or Assistant Manager for any possible issues during the shift they work. Issues such as: employee, customer, product issues, etc.
• Interact with staff at all levels of the organization
• Serve as a role model for safety and enforce safety policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Ability to gather and analyze data and maintain accurate records
• Minimum of 6 months-1 year of retail experience
• Technically proficient in computer systems including related software
• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred
• Must 18 years of age or older
• Work extended periods standing, lift large items, available weekends and holidays

The Cool Hardware Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We goe beyond

hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.

At The Cool Hardware Company, Inc. you have the opportunity to grow with the company in a fun and active work

environment.

The Cool Hardware Company (TCHC), also known as A Few Cool Hardware Stores, is an awesome group of fifteen Ace Hardware stores across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. TCHC was founded in 2003 and became employee-owned in 2021. At each of our locations, we recognize the needs of our customers and community in order to bring in the best possible products and services to each store.