Associate Leader

Associate Leader  

Join our Team and Become an Owner 

Would you like to take the next step in your retail career by using your experience to lead a team of dedicated employees to daily success? Are you someone who knows how take initiative, assume responsibility, and execute procedures thoroughly to allow the store to smoothly operate? Do you want the opportunity to grow professionally and further develop your skills with a great, community-oriented company?

If you answered “YES!” to the questions above, we have just the job for you! We are seeking outstanding candidates to The Cool Hardware Company, Inc., a cooperative of 13 Ace Hardware stores in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. We are locally owned, community focused, and we value each and every one our team mates. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct staff and adhere to company policies as they relate to the store operations, such as: receiving merchandise, managing cash register transactions and daily cash reconciliation, keeping track of inventory, etc.
• Correctly opening and/or closing the store as dictated by the schedule
• Report to the Store Manager or Assistant Manager for any possible issues during the shift they work. Issues such as: employee, customer, product issues, etc.
• Interact with staff at all levels of the organization 
• Serve as a role model for safety and enforce safety policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Ability to gather and analyze data and maintain accurate records
• Minimum of 6 months-1 year of retail experience
• Technically proficient in computer systems including related software
• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred 
• Must 18 years of age or older 
• Work extended periods standing, lift large items, available weekends and holidays 

The Cool Hardware Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We goe beyond

hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.

At The Cool Hardware Company, Inc. you have the opportunity to grow with the company in a fun and active work

environment.

Click through and start your journey with us now!

The Cool Hardware Company (TCHC), also known as A Few Cool Hardware Stores, is an awesome group of fifteen Ace Hardware stores across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. TCHC was founded in 2003 and became employee-owned in 2021. At each of our locations, we recognize the needs of our customers and community in order to bring in the best possible products and services to each store.