Store Manager

Store Manager High Country Ace Hardware

Laurel Montana Full-Time

High Country Ace Hardware is seeking an experienced hands-on Store Manager to lead our Laurel Ace Hardware location. We are looking for a dependable retail leader who is passionate about customer service team development store operations and helping neighbors find the right solutions for home improvement hardware lawn and garden paint plumbing electrical tools grilling and commercial needs. As Store Manager you will oversee the daily operation of the store support a helpful and knowledgeable team drive sales and profitability maintain strong merchandising and inventory practices and ensure every customer receives the friendly personal service Ace Hardware is

known for.

• Lead coach schedule and develop store associates to deliver excellent customer service every day.
• Create a welcoming safe clean and well-stocked shopping environment for customers and employees.
• Drive store sales customer loyalty profitability and operational performance.
• Support strong product knowledge across departments including hardware paint plumbing electrical lawn and garden tools grilling and seasonal categories.
• Oversee inventory control receiving stocking pricing merchandising promotional displays and shrink reduction.
• Ensure customers are greeted assisted and provided helpful recommendations for projects large and small.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Recruit train motivate and hold team members accountable to store standards and expectations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies safety procedures and applicable employment practices.
• Represent High Country Ace Hardware positively in the Laurel community and build strong relationships with residential commercial and business-to-business customers.

• Previous retail management assistant management department lead or supervisory experience required. Hardware home improvement farm and ranch building supply or hardlines retail experience preferred.
• Strong leadership communication organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train coach and motivate a team while setting a positive example on the sales floor.
• Comfortable using store systems reports inventory tools and basic business metrics.
• Ability to work a flexible retail schedule including some evenings weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to stand walk lift stock merchandise and assist customers throughout the workday.
• Commitment to providing helpful neighborly service and supporting a locally owned business culture.

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities for leadership development and product training.
• Supportive community-focused work environment.
• Employee discount PTO medical dental vision 401K supplemental.
• The opportunity to lead a respected local store that serves homeowners contractors businesses and neighbors throughout the Laurel area.

Interested candidates may apply by submitting a resume and brief cover letter here or by emailing materials to All

applicants are subject to a background check.

• Other

• Bonus pay

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount