Tuesday , June 17 2025

Ace Hardware Application – Assistant Merchant

Website Ace Hardware

Job Description:

The Assistant Merchant – Rodent/Insect Control, Soils & Mulch is responsible for all aspects of support for a product category, including but not limited to category review support, promotional planning, show prep, retailer communication, SKU on-boarding and maintenance and special projects as assigned.

The position is designed as a support role, as well as development step in all aspects of the buying department to prepare a candidate for full category responsibility as an associate merchant in 2 – 3 years.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist with promotional item submission forms, target pricing, correction notices and AD proofing.
  • Assist in planning merchant area theme and execution for respective categoryAssist with communication via ACENET to relay new programs, changes or issues
  • Assist in selecting and inviting vendors to attend semi-annual convention
  • Support in organizing and securing all vendor marketing assessments
  • Lead prep of show materials including drop ship forms, as well as submission for Power Buys, Saving Showcase and New Arrivals
  • Assist in solicitation of monthly promotional items from vendors

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to envision, create and present strategy to drive disruptive wholesale and/or retail growth in category sales and profit
  • Retail experience preferred
  • Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines
  • Understand financial measures that impacts corporation
  • Highly creative, flexible and adaptable with good follow-through
  • Demonstrate strong decision making skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • 2+ years of business experience

Job Details:

Company: Ace Hardware

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Chicago, IL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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