Paint Department Specialist

Ace Hardware Corporation; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid training

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Fairmont seeks a Paint Department Specialist to assist customers with paint choices, color matching, and product knowledge. You will keep the paint area organized and visually appealing, while sharing expert advice on application and home improvement projects.

The role supports inventory and restocking, and you will assist in other store areas as needed. A high school diploma is required, and the job offers a full-time on-site position with growth opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with a friendly demeanor.
• Previous retail or paint-related experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn product lines and assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with paint selection and color matching.
• Maintain an organized and visually appealing paint department.
• Provide expert advice on paint application and home improvement projects.
• Support inventory management and restocking efforts.
• Also support all other areas of the store.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Product knowledge

Color matching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Inventory management

Job description

Ace Hardware Urgent Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Paint Department Specialist

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding job where you can share your love of paint and home improvement? Do you thrive in a dynamic retail environment that feels like visiting a friendly neighbor? If yes, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Join Ace Hardware, your local hardware store that’s deeply rooted in the community. We pride ourselves on being personal and loyal, unlike large, impersonal chains. As a Paint Department Specialist, you’ll enjoy a supportive work environment, flexible scheduling, and great benefits while building your sales and customer support skills at a well-established, community-focused company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist customers with paint selection, color matching, and product knowledge
• Maintain an organized and visually appealing paint department
• Provide expert advice on paint application and home improvement projects
• Support inventory management and restocking efforts
• Also support all other areas of the store

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule to balance work and life
• Health insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) plan to help secure your financial future
• Paid training to enhance your skills and knowledge

Who You Are

• Motivated and enthusiastic about helping customers
• Friendly and personable, enjoying community interaction
• Detail-oriented with a passion for paint and retail sales
• High school degree or equivalent

Work Environment

• On-site role in a welcoming, community-driven hardware store
• Full-time position with opportunities to grow and learn
• Part of a team that values personal connections and customer loyalty

Location: Ace Hardware Fairmont, 1300 N State Street

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.