Jackson, GA · On-site
$12 - $14/hr
Jones Hometown Ace Hardware Department: Store Operations / Contractor Sales Reports To: Store Manager Job Summary The Pro Sales Associate supports the growth and development of contractor and ...
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Jackson, GA · On-site
$12 - $14/hr
Jones Hometown Ace Hardware Department: Store Operations / Contractor Sales Reports To: Store Manager Job Summary The Pro Sales Associate supports the growth and development of contractor and ...
Jackson, GA · On-site
$12 - $14/hr
Jones Hometown Ace Hardware Department: Store Operations / Contractor Sales Reports To: Store Manager Job Summary The Pro Sales Associate supports the growth and development of contractor and ...
Jackson, GA · On-site
$12 - $14/hr
Jones Hometown Ace Hardware Department: Store Operations / Contractor Sales Reports To: Store Manager Job Summary The Pro Sales Associate supports the growth and development of contractor and ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
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Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
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Mcdonough, GA · On-site
$20/hr
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Our associates receive, inspect, inventory, and store inbound shipments. They provision IT ... Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service by delivering business critical hardware on the ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Mcdonough, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Fayetteville, GA · On-site
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Fayetteville, GA · On-site
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Lovejoy, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Lovejoy, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Peachtree City, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Peachtree City, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Fayetteville, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Fayetteville, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Griffin, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Griffin, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Thomaston, GA · On-site
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Thomaston, GA · On-site
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Thomaston, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Thomaston, GA · On-site
... associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Peachtree City, GA · On-site
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
Peachtree City, GA · On-site
... other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Decor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber ...
$39.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$23.9K - $46.8K
37% of jobs
$46.8K - $69.6K
6% of jobs
$69.6K - $92.4K
4% of jobs
The median wage is $106.7K / yr.
$92.4K - $115.3K
4% of jobs
$115.3K - $138.1K
9% of jobs
$138.1K - $160.9K
6% of jobs
$177.5K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$160.9K - $183.8K
11% of jobs
$183.8K - $206.6K
7% of jobs
$206.6K - $229.4K
6% of jobs
$229.4K - $252.3K
4% of jobs
$252.3K - $275.1K
4% of jobs
$23.9K
$125.1K
$275.1K
| Aspect | Hardware Associate | Hardware Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Certifications | CompTIA A+, vendor-specific certifications | CompTIA A+, specialized hardware certifications |
| Work Environment | Retail stores, warehouses, customer support centers | Repair shops, data centers, onsite client locations |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Electronics retailers, IT support companies | IT service providers, hardware repair companies |
| Common Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding entry-level hardware roles | Technical hardware repair and troubleshooting |
Hardware Associates typically focus on customer support, stocking, and basic hardware setup, often in retail or support environments. Hardware Technicians perform more in-depth repairs, troubleshooting, and hardware maintenance, usually in repair shops or data centers. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in complexity and work setting.
6.1
Based on 1,478 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
36th of 51 rated home improvement retailers
Pro Sales Associate
Location: Jones Hometown Ace Hardware
Department: Store Operations / Contractor Sales
Reports To: Store Manager
Job Summary
The Pro Sales Associate supports the growth and development of contractor and professional customer business for Jones Hometown Ace Hardware. This role works closely with the Lumber Sales Manager to learn product knowledge, contractor account management, estimating support, and relationship-building strategies that drive repeat business and long-term customer partnerships.
The position combines sales floor responsibilities with contractor-focused sales support, customer service, inventory coordination, and business development activities. The Pro Sales Associate is expected to provide exceptional service to professional customers while helping expand contractor sales opportunities within the market.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, builders, and professional customers.
• Support the Lumber Sales Manager in developing contractor accounts and growing outside sales opportunities.
• Assist contractor customers with product selection, order placement, special orders, and material coordination.
• Learn lumber, building materials, hardware, and related product categories to provide accurate recommendations and solutions.
• Help prepare quotes, estimates, and contractor orders accurately and timely.
• Follow up with contractor customers regarding orders, deliveries, product availability, and upcoming project needs.
• Maintain organized and properly stocked contractor and lumber areas.
• Coordinate with receiving and inventory teams to ensure product availability for contractor business needs.
• Process sales transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Promote store programs, contractor services, and business account opportunities.
• Assist in identifying new contractor sales opportunities within the local market.
• Support store operations, merchandising, stocking, and customer service needs as required.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused attitude at all times.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous retail, hardware, construction, lumber, or contractor sales experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with contractors, vendors, and team members.
• Willingness to learn contractor sales processes, estimating, and building materials knowledge.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Work Schedule
Full-time or part-time schedule based on business needs. Availability for weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required.
What We Offer
• Employee discounts
• On-the-job training and development
• Growth opportunities within contractor and store operations
• Supportive and team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to develop professional sales and business relationship management skills
We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.
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Ace Hardware is a renowned company in the retail sector, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, US. Dating back to its foundation in 1924 by a group of businessmen, the company has grown from a single store in Chicago to a global hardware cooperative consisting of more than 5,000 stores in over 60 countries. It operates in the home improvement sector and specializes in hardware, home goods, local niche services, and select specialty retailers. As prevalent in its motto "The Helpful Place", Ace Hardware's mission is to provide customers with high-quality hardware products while delivering exemplary customer service.
Retail, hardware, plumbing and hvac wholesalers and construction materials wholesalers
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Oak Brook, IL, US
