LOCATION: SEATTLE AREA - MUST BE IN OR WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THAT AREA

Ace Retail Holdings, the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Westlake Ace Hardware chain, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Westlake Ace Hardware has been in operation for over a century and operates over 150 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make Westlake stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of:
Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence

GENERAL SUMMARY

The General Manager in Training (GMIT) is responsible for training and developing in all store operations in order to prepare the individual to promote into a General Manager position within an assigned store.

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
o SERVICE – Amaze our customers, our associates and our communities by delivering on our helpful promise.
o PASSION – Showing our love for the work we do, our customers, and our associates.
o RESPECT – A humble appreciation that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and better company and that every person is unique and valued.
o INTEGRITY – An authentic commitment to moral and ethical behavior.
o TEAMWORK – Together we can achieve extraordinary things.
o EXCELLENCE– A disciplined approach to achieve outstanding results through continuous improvement.

MINIMUM SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
· Must have a minimum of 5 years of previous retail management experience, hardware experience preferred.
· Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
· Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds) and climbing.
· Ability to travel as required.
· Ability to relocate preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details