Retail Assistant Store Manager: Local Growth & Benefits

E&H Ace Hardware; Chesterland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

E&H Ace Hardware in Chesterland, OH is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations and drive sales. You will coach team members, oversee opening/closing shifts, manage inventory, and ensure excellent customer service on the sales floor.

Join a family-owned, locally operated retailer with growth opportunities across store operations. The role requires leadership experience, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of prior retail leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, Teams, etc.)
• Ability to lead others while also working independently.
• Familiarity with hardware or home improvement retail is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train team members using E&H’s Customer First Sales Culture
• Lead by example in providing helpful, solution-based service to every customer
• Supervise daily store operations including opening, closing, and manager-on-duty shifts
• Support merchandising and ensure promotional signage and seasonal displays are accurate and complete
• Help customers with purchases, returns, special orders, and online fulfillment
• Manage inventory through cycle counts and stock-level monitoring
• Oversee the accurate receiving, checking-in, and stocking of merchandise
• Maintain a clean, organized sales floor, stock room, and outdoor areas
• Participate in store resets and reorganizations
• Address and resolve customer or employee concerns professionally and promptly
• Foster a safe and secure store environment and take proactive steps to prevent theft and accidents
• Operate store systems including POS and ACENET with confidence
• Be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

E&H Ace Hardware in Chesterland, OH is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations and drive sales. You will coach team members, oversee opening/closing shifts, manage inventory, and ensure excellent customer service on the sales floor.

Join a family-owned, locally operated retailer with growth opportunities across store operations. The role requires leadership experience, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.