Ace Hardware Corporation · 11 hours ago
Paint Department Head, Lexington
Ace Hardware is a local hardware store that operates independently within the community. They are seeking a Paint Department Head to manage the Paint Department, ensuring excellent service for both professional and retail customers while overseeing department operations including customer service, marketing, and inventory management.
HardwareRetailService Industry
Responsibilities
Manage the Paint Department, operating as a full service Benjamin Moore paint store within Ace Hardware
Service and support both professional and retail customers alike
Oversee department/store operations including customer service, marketing, merchandising, inventory, and store safety
Maintain the entire paint department, including management of inventory and dispenser maintenance
Train store employees on standard operating procedures involving paint
Prospect new professional customers within the store
Provide knowledge and understanding to retail customers regarding paint/coating needs
Assist in other areas of the store as needed, including truck put away and non-paint customers
Communicate frequently with the outside sales team regarding orders, leads, and general store processes
Qualification
Required
Must have the authorization to work in this country without visa sponsorship
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and proper automobile insurance
Must be available to work all scheduled hours, including evenings, Saturdays and select holidays
High school diploma or comparable certification (e.g. GED)
Ability to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. on occasion. May assist with handling drums of material in excess of 100 lbs
Ability to operate material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, etc.)
Ability to tint paint, including color matches and evaluating desired color
Ability to operate computers and communicate via the telephone
Ability to communicate with sales staff and execute appropriate ordering/inventory maintenance
Preferred
Prior experience as a manager in a retail environment
Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field
Additional Language (Spanish) Preferred
Ability to grow business by conducting effective inside sales calls to both current and Prospective customers
Ability to manage staff, which includes training, delegating work assignments and evaluating work performance
Demonstrated in-store competence with activities such as financial reports, credit and accounts receivable performance, scheduling and inventory control
Company
Ace Hardware Corporation
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-12
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