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Overnight Inventory Optimization Jobs in Chicago, IL

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... optimal levels. How will you make a difference? This position works onsite at our customer ... Experience with inventory software and Microsoft applications * Ability to complete Wabtec ...

... optimal levels. How will you make a difference? This position works onsite at our customer ... Experience with inventory software and Microsoft applications * Ability to complete Wabtec ...

Material Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

... optimal levels. How will you make a difference? This position works onsite at our customer ... Experience with inventory software and Microsoft applications * Ability to complete Wabtec ...

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District Manager - MA, CT, NH & NY

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL

$103K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Ace Hardware Corporation rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,486 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 51 rated home improvement retailers


Job description

The Job

The District Manager for MA, CT, NH & NY areas consults with Ace Retailers on how to maximize retail sales and profits as well as maximize Ace wholesale sales.  Regularly meets with Retailers to access business needs, develop recommended solutions, create action plans, and ensures voluntary execution.  Acts as the liaison between Retailers and Corporate and serves as the Retailer advocate. 

What you’ll do

  • Assesses retailer needs, market conditions, the competitive landscape, and identifies strategies to maximize retailer sales and profits.  Coaches Retailers on why and how to implement recommended voluntary actions. 

  • Maximize Ace wholesale sales.

  • Consults with Retailers to ensure fundamental business and retail techniques are executed.  Examples include gross margin, cash flow, expense management, return on investment, customer service, brand management, advertising, merchandise mix, plan-o-grams, labor optimization, inventory management, etc.

  • Serves as the Corporate liaison to Retailers to assures successful Retailer loyalty and coordinates the execution of Corporate initiatives and programs.

  • Lead and influence Retailers with regards to retrofits, relocations, expansions, branch locations, and owner succession planning.

What you need to succeed

  • Minimum of five years of District Manager with multi-store experience for Fortune 500 retailer.

  • Bachelor’s degree or 7 years of work experience as District Manager or big box leadership experience in lieu of degree

  • Deep understanding of retail operations and business fundamentals.

  • Proven ability to influence Retailers and drive the execution of optimal retail operations in a consultative role.

  • Ability to access the local competitive environment and develop appropriate retail strategies.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

  • Strong PC skills to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.  Technology adaptive to embrace and become skilled at Ace’s Retail Technology platform.

  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

  • Ability to work flexible hours and regularly travel overnight.

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About Ace Hardware

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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.

Industry

Retail, hardware, plumbing and hvac wholesalers and construction materials wholesalers

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Oak Brook, IL, US