Retail Sales Specialist

Ace Hardware Corporation

. Execute merchandising plans, planograms, and retail resets .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing merchandising plans, managing inventory, and enhancing retail performance through effective communication and collaboration with store teams. Proven ability to analyze sales trends and customer feedback to drive product orders and improve in-store presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Merchandising ExperienceInventory ManagementPlanogram VerificationStrong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Merchandising PlansPlanogramsProduct PresentationSales AnalysisInventory TurnsCustomer ServiceProduct OrdersStore OpeningsPromotional ActivitiesMarket Insights

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Industry Keywords

RetailCustomer FeedbackSales TrendsTerritory ManagementPromotional Displays

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute merchandising plans, planograms, and retail resets
Maintain in-store product presentation, pricing, signage, and promotional displays
Identify opportunities to improve sales, inventory turns, and category performance
Write and recommend product orders supporting customer needs
Support new product introductions and store conversion initiatives
Partner with store teams to resolve inventory, shipping, claims, and product issues
Monitor and communicate sales trends, customer feedback, and market insights
Verify planogram accuracy and order missing items as needed
Assist with new store openings, special events, and promotional activities
Travel throughout the assigned territory to support customer locations
Collaborate with store teams, Territory Managers, and Sales Directors to create a best-in-class retail experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of retail, merchandising, customer service, or related experience
Bachelor's degree plus 1+ year of retail experience considered equivalent
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Comfortable lifting up to 35 pounds and using ladders as needed
Ability to travel up to 80%, including occasional overnight travel
Ability to travel by air as required
Must drive a company vehicle and meet company motor vehicle and insurance eligibility requirements
Valid U.S. driver's license held for at least three continuous years immediately preceding today's date
Must reside in or near Honolulu, Pearl City, Mililani, or Aiea
Preferred: experience with retail merchandising, inventory management, or planograms
Preferred: experience supporting multiple store locations or territories

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive opportunities based on role/grade level
401(k) retirement savings plan with fully vested matching contribution the first year and annual discretionary contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits
21 days of vacation immediately available, prorated in the first year
Up to 6 paid holidays depending on month of hire
Company car, phone, and fuel card for field-based positions
Annual Cares Week and 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, facilitator-led courses, tuition assistance, and development/coaching opportunities
Frequent campus events including Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
Mobile spa, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentist, eye doctor, flu shot, recycling, and other onsite services
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, eldercare, and childcare guidance
Assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection