Customer-Facing Hardware Specialist - Flexible Hours

Ace Hardware; Oakland (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Free uniform shirts

Job summary

Ace Hardware of Oakland invites friendly team members to join our store in Oakland, TN. You will assist customers, guide them to the right hardware, and learn our products through comprehensive training.

No heavy background required—just a helpful attitude and a readiness to learn. We offer a fast-paced, community-focused environment with flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and a supportive team that values work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is a plus, training will be provided.
• Ability to communicate clearly and help customers with projects.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and help them find items for their projects.
• Provide product information and recommendations to shoppers.
• Operate the cash register and process transactions accurately.
• Assist with stocking shelves and keeping the store neat and safe.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as needed during shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly demeanor

Hardware knowledge

POS systems

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) systems

Job description

We are seeking outgoing, friendly, and helpful team members to welcome and assist customers. Previous hardware experience is a plus but not a requirement as we provide extensive training.

At Ace Hardware, we’re independently owned and operated so helping our community is our number one priority. Make an impact in the community by helping your neighbors with their projects while working in a fast-paced and fun environment. Our mission is to go the extra mile for our customers and build a team that has the same attitude! Ace Hardware of Oakland is a local business owned and operated by the Peperone family. Ace Hardware of Oakland opened in the Fall of 2011 and has since expanded from its initial 8,000 square feet to over 15,000 square feet. We are proud to offer top brands like Benjamin Moore, Stihl, Big Green Egg, Recteq and more to the Oakland community.

Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Ace goes beyond hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.

Work/life balance:

This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in earning your trust through clear communication. We offer flexible scheduling and are happy to accommodate most needs.

Learn and grow with us:

• Are you a hardware hero? Bring your knowledge and we’ll teach you something new.
• Have a helpful attitude? We’ll train you on hardware know-how that builds life skills.
• We train you from day one and the opportunities don’t stop there.

What to expect:

• You’ll work directly with customers welcoming them and helping them find everything necessary to complete their project in one trip.
• Like working in a fast-paced and fun environment? We are high energy so time will fly.
• You’ll be on your feet for most of your shift (6 to 8 hours).
• You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts on product
• Free uniform shirts, vests, and more

Click through and start your journey with us now!

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.
Ace Hardware of Oakland is a local business owned and operated by the Peperone family. Ace Hardware of Oakland opened in the Fall of 2011 and has since expanded from its initial 8,000 square feet to over 15,000 square feet. We are proud to offer top brands like Benjamin Moore, Stihl, Big Green Egg, Recteq and more to the Oakland community.