Pacific Grove, CA · On-site
$18 - $23/hr
You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware ...
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Pacific Grove, CA · On-site
$18 - $23/hr
You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware ...
$21 - $24/hr
You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware ...
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$21 - $24/hr
You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware ...
Pacific Grove, CA · On-site
$18 - $23/hr
You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location.Ace Hardware ...
Pacific Grove, CA · On-site
$18 - $23/hr
You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location.Ace Hardware ...
Montebello, CA · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
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Montebello, CA · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
$19 - $21/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
$19 - $21/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Martinez, CA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
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Martinez, CA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Concord, CA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Concord, CA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Martinez, CA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Martinez, CA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Concord, CA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
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Concord, CA · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$14.50 - $18.75/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$14.50 - $18.75/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
$18 - $22/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
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$18 - $22/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
$18 - $22/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
$18 - $22/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Concord, CA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
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Concord, CA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Martinez, CA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Martinez, CA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$15 - $19.25/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$15 - $19.25/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Granite Bay, CA · On-site
$14.50 - $18.50/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
Granite Bay, CA · On-site
$14.50 - $18.50/hr
The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and ...
| Aspect | Independent Store | Retail Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Minimal; often self-taught or basic retail knowledge | High school diploma; customer service skills |
| Work Environment | Small, owner-operated setting | Large retail stores or chains |
| Employer & Industry | Self-employed or small business | Retail chains, department stores |
| Job Focus | Managing own store, sales, inventory | Assisting customers, sales, stocking |
While an Independent Store owner manages their own business, a Retail Associate typically works for a larger retail chain assisting customers and supporting store operations. The key difference lies in ownership and scope of responsibilities, with Independent Stores being self-managed and Retail Associates working within established retail environments.
For Independent Store jobs in California, the most frequently searched job titles are:
The top searched job categories for Independent Store jobs in California are:
$18 - $23/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 15 days ago
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Based on 1,480 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
36th of 51 rated home improvement retailers
Retail leadership experience may qualify you for this exciting opportunity. Our friendly atmosphere, competitive wages, and commitment to excellence make Ace Hardware the Place for a fulfilling
career.
Leaders must delegate, train, and monitor the progress of all associates and all facets of the hardware store. The primary responsibilities of in-store management are to manage the sales, expenses, profits, assets, and team members' personal development to ensure customers are receiving the highest level of customer service.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of previous retail management experience. We are looking for qualified individuals for roles such as shift manager, assistant manager, and store manager. Ace Hardware offers a career path and opportunity to grow and advance.
The ability to lift 50 pounds consistently, and to stand and walk for up to 8 hours during shift are required.
Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Ace goes beyond
hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us.
At Ace Hardware 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!
Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, does not control interviews and/or hiring decisions, and has no control over or responsibility for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation
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
