Assistant Store Manager - Now Hiring

About Us
Mt. Prospect Ace Hardware is a newly remodeled store and the second location in our growing, family-owned chain. We're proud of our modern, updated space and even prouder of the team we've built. This is an exciting time to join a business that values teamwork, customer service, and long-term growth.
We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager with prior retail experience to help lead our store and support our customers and team members.
What You'll Do
* Assist the Store Manager in daily store operations.
* Lead, coach, and motivate a team of sales associates.
* Ensure excellent customer service and handle customer concerns.
* Manage inventory, merchandising, and store appearance.
* Train new team members and foster a positive work culture.
* Take ownership of the store when the Store Manager is unavailable.
* Help implement promotions, signage, and visual displays.
What We're Looking For
* 2+ years of retail experience (hardware or home improvement a plus).
* Leadership experience in a retail setting (supervisor, keyholder, or assistant manager).
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Customer-first mindset with the ability to lead by example.
* Organized, reliable, and able to handle multiple tasks at once.
* Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
Why Work With Us
* Family-owned and operated with a close-knit, supportive team.
* Brand new, remodeled store with modern improvements.
* Opportunities for career advancement as our company continues to grow.
* Employee discounts and a positive, community-focused environment.
* Make a real impact and be part of a company that cares about its people.
Benefits
* Competitive pay based on experience
* Employee discounts
* Flexible scheduling
* Opportunities for advancement
Apply today and become part of the Mt. Prospect Ace Hardware family!
Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, does not control interviews and/or hiring decisions, and has no control over or responsibility for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation
Company Introduction
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.