In-Store Marketing & Visual Merchandising Specialist

Ace Hardware Corporation; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking a proactive marketing assistant to support social media, promotions, and in-store merchandising across our Kentucky stores. You will collaborate with store teams, create materials, and help plan events to drive customer engagement.

You should have a business marketing background, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Marketing or related field.
• Retail/merchandising or marketing experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative mindset with eye for design, branding, visuals.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers: Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; Canva and social media experience required.
• Strong understanding of social media, marketing campaigns, and customer engagement.
• Strong attention to detail and merchandising standards.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders, and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Travel between stores may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage social media and digital marketing.
• Create promotional materials.
• Plan in-store merchandising and displays.
• Coordinate events.
• Track marketing results.
• Assist with inventory and product placement.

Skills

Social media marketing

Promotional materials

Communication skills

Organization

Canva experience

Social media platforms

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Teamwork

Customer engagement

Education

Degree in Business Marketing

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking a proactive marketing assistant to support social media, promotions, and in-store merchandising across our Kentucky stores. You will collaborate with store teams, create materials, and help plan events to drive customer engagement.

You should have a business marketing background, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment.