District Manager – W. NY & Upstate/W. PA

Ace Hardware Corporation

. Consult with Ace Retailers to maximize retail sales, profits, and Ace wholesale sales .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail operations, business fundamentals, and consultative sales strategies to maximize retailer performance and profitability. Proven ability to influence and coach retailers while executing corporate initiatives and optimizing operational efficiency.

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District Manager ExperienceRetail Operations ExpertiseConsultative Sales StrategiesCommunication SkillsSalesforce Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Retail Sales MaximizationExpense ManagementInventory ManagementGross Margin AnalysisCash Flow ManagementPlan-O-GramsLabor OptimizationMarket AssessmentAction Plan DevelopmentBusiness Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsConflict Resolution SkillsCoaching SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointOutlookPower BIAce Retail Technology Platform

Industry Keywords

Retail ManagementFortune 500Corporate InitiativesRetailer LoyaltyCompetitive Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consult with Ace Retailers to maximize retail sales, profits, and Ace wholesale sales
Meet regularly with Retailers to assess business needs, develop recommended solutions, create action plans, and ensure voluntary execution
Assess retailer needs, market conditions, and the competitive landscape
Identify strategies to maximize retailer sales and profits
Coach Retailers on implementing recommended voluntary actions
Consult with Retailers to ensure fundamental business and retail techniques are executed, including gross margin, cash flow, expense management, return on investment, customer service, brand management, advertising, merchandise mix, plan-o-grams, labor optimization, and inventory management
Serve as the Corporate liaison to Retailers and advocate for Retailers
Assure successful Retailer loyalty and coordinate execution of Corporate initiatives and programs
Lead and influence Retailers regarding retrofits, relocations, expansions, branch locations, and owner succession planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years of District Manager experience with multi-store experience for a Fortune 500 retailer
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree
Deep understanding of retail operations and business fundamentals
Proven ability to influence Retailers and drive execution of optimal retail operations in a consultative role
Ability to assess the local competitive environment and develop appropriate retail strategies
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to adapt to and become skilled at Ace’s Retail Technology platform
Extensive overnight travel is required
Prior Salesforce and Power BI use is a plus
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with fully vested matching contribution the first year, quarterly contributions, and annual discretionary contribution
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits for employees and dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available, prorated in the first year
Up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company car, phone, and fuel card for field-based positions
Annual Ace Cares Week
20 hours off work per year to volunteer
Opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
On-site classes and facilitator-led courses
Tuition assistance program
Performance management approach beyond the typical annual review
Frequent campus events including Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
On-site services including mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, and recycling
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers, and more
Birth/adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program with free therapist and lawyer visits, financial guidance, elder and childcare assistance, and entertainment ticket assistance
Identity theft protection