Retail Support Director
Company: Ace Hardware Corporation
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
This senior level management position is ultimately responsible
for the success and execution of the Retail Support Center's
strategic initiatives by coordinating support to the retailers in
the region with regard to warehousing, order fulfillment, inventory
control, customer service, and transportation activities. - In
addition, this role is accountable for preparing and meeting
financial/operational goals of the center while providing
leadership for the development of direct reports and ensuring a
safe working environment for all employees.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
AND ACTIVITIES:The Retail Support Director provides onsite
direction to the distribution and logistics activities of the
Retail Support Center. - Responsibilities include coordination of
business relationships within the region as they relate to the
daily long-term interfaces with the retailers, sales force and the
community. - Responsible for the overall success of the Retail
Support Center, including, but not limited to, safety, quality,
productivity and financial responsibilities.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
- Lead, support and encourage Ace Values: Winning, Excellence,
Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
- Ensures the company's strategic direction and initiatives are
understood and communicated to subordinates in an effective manner
to achieve alignment and the expected levels of execution.
- Demonstrates and enforces an environment of safety, good
working relationships and productivity.
- Creates financial objectives and budget and hold
Management/staff accountable to achieve overall success with fiscal
goals. -
- Achieves and/or exceeds all financial and operational goals
established for the Retail Support Center Creates opportunities of
development for the Managers and Supervisors and leads by
example.
- Develops and promotes a coordinated team effort with other
departments within Ace's corporate office and field locations.
- Leads the efforts within the region to assure the best possible
support is being provided to the retailers from the Retail Support
Center and to the field sales force.
- Flexible to deal with issues that arise outside of normal
business hours.
- Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent
experience.
- Minimum 5 years specific related experience in the field of
logistics and distribution management
- An understanding of the execution of work responsibilities
which are of a General Management orientation related to a free
standing/remote facility.
- Orientation to and understanding of the requirements of
responsibilities as it relates to the direct interaction with
retailersCompensation Details:$153500 - $200000Why should you join
our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence,
Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude.
Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most
corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are
important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our
employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.In addition to
providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers
competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks,
many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
- Semi-Monthly Pay
- Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid
company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being
paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity!)
- 18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the
first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of
hire
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and
disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term
disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your
dependents.
- Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company
contributions, averaging 9.6% per year of eligible earnings over
the past 5 years
- Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on
development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led
courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a
performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual
review.
- Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be
part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses
thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our
employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities
to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful
Fund through the Ace Foundation.
- Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands
like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel,
fitness, computers and thousands more.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to
therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and
childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment
events.
- Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
- Adoption cost reimbursement
- Identity theft protection* Benefits are provided in compliance
with applicable policies.We want to hear from you!When most people
think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think
of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store.
However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who
select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000
products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together
we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a
career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best
kept secrets.Equal Opportunity EmployerAce Hardware Corporation and
its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal
employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of
diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to
the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The
company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination
related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual
harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status,
disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or
any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local
laws.DisclaimerThe pay range for this position starts as listed in
the job posting, but could be higher based on education and
experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on
the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into
consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job
description, such as an individual's education, training and
experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any),
and external market conditions when determining the final salary
for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published
via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of
the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the
Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range
information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition
professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all
aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the
basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace
Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties,
including essential job functions, according to business
necessity.
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