Retail Execution Specialist II

Ace Hardware Corporation

Retail Execution Specialist responsible for project execution and planning in retail settings. Leading teams and driving process improvements while collaborating with store operations.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $79,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Effectively lead on-site project execution in alignment with Retail Execution best practices to complete projects on time and within allocated labor budget.
Provide inputs for all required process documentation in a timely manner: fixture order form (pre-project), project recap (post-project), punchlist, & photos, etc.
Review store and assortment plan, provide feedback, and seek clarity on any questions prior to order placement.
Lead, develop, and motivate MSO and other project team members, provide MSO evaluations, and leverage strong, proactive communication with project team and customer on project status updates.
Perform store walks to take measurements, create “As-Is” floor plans, collect feedback and input from the customer, and brief customer on what to expect during project execution.
Contribute to on-going continuous improvement efforts by sharing ideas and driving process change and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of store planning, visual merchandising, or store management experience in retail environment and / or Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of experience
Hardware / Home Improvement industry experience preferred
Customer-centric with excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills with understanding of Emery Jensen customers & channels
Ability to effectively lead store conversion and remodel projects and accomplish objectives in active store environment with strong and proactive problem-solving skills and adaptability
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Compliant with all aspects of company travel policy
Embodies company values, has a positive outlook and growth mindset, customer focused, and committed to on-going continuous process improvement
Must have valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year, in addition to an annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met)
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 2 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 116.96% of your target opportunity!)
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Adoption cost reimbursement
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

store planningvisual merchandisingproject executionprocess documentationfloor plansproject managementproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal communicationwritten communicationverbal communicationadaptabilitycustomer-centricproactive communicationteam motivation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degreevalid driver's license