Retail Receiving & Store Operations Lead

Ace Hardware Corporation; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware Fort Collins is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the receiving, sorting, and distribution of merchandise for in-store stocking, online orders from the RSC, and prepaid customer orders.

You will manage a team in the backroom, ensure orderly inventory processes, and maintain high customer service standards while balancing sales and expenses. A few years in retail leadership and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience required (1–3 years).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee merchandise receiving and routing to stores, online orders, or special orders.
• Ensure backroom is organized and ready for business daily.
• Maintain accurate records and daily inventory tasks (stocking, zero outs, special orders).
• Delegate workload and supervise associates; enforce safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Store/Area managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team development

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Retail computer systems

Job description

Ace Hardware Fort Collins is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the receiving, sorting, and distribution of merchandise for in-store stocking, online orders from the RSC, and prepaid customer orders.

You will manage a team in the backroom, ensure orderly inventory processes, and maintain high customer service standards while balancing sales and expenses. A few years in retail leadership and strong communication are essential.