Ace Hardware, incorporated in 1928 as Ace Stores Inc., was founded to provide a centralized purchasing organization to supply the founders’ and members’ stores. Its retail network expanded to hundreds of dealers by 1949, when annual sales reached about $10 million.
After Hesse retired in 1973, Ace was sold to its retailers, becoming a cooperative, and the headquarters moved to suburban Oak Brook. Independent owners became dealer-owners and shareholders in the company. Because it is a co-op and not a franchise, each Ace Hardware store looks different. Ace has placed a focus on Ace stores exhibiting some similar characteristics, such as signaled and core product lines. The Vision 21 program, as this is called, is aimed to make all stores look recognizable as an Ace Hardware.
As of 2005, the $13 billion retail hardware cooperative is made up of more than 4,600 independent stores in all 50 states of the United States and in 70 different countries. Ace Hardware was named after the Ace fighter pilots of World War I, who were able to overcome all odds.
An ACE Hardware store in Springboro, Ohio
Ace Hardware’s long-time slogan The helpful hardware place has been replaced by The helpful place. Another change came when[when?] its longtime jingle — “Ace is the place with the helpful hardware man” — was modified with the more gender-neutral “folks” replacing “man.” Much of their advertising since 1987 features John Madden, a former NFL coach and announcer, In some commercials, he uses Football quotes.
Prior to Madden, Suzanne Somers was a spokesperson for Ace Hardware but was dropped because of a previously issued topless poster for Maheraja water skis.[citation needed] Home improvement expert Lou Manfredini currently serves as ACE’s “Helpful Hardware Man” and media spokesperson.
The Springboro, Ohio location in the picture to the right has recently[when?] closed its doors.
Ray Griffith currently serves as the President and CEO of Ace Hardware Corporation and has served in that position since taking over for Dave Hodnik in 2005. Hodnik had served as ACE’s leader since 1996. David Ziegler serves as Chairman of the Board. ACE Hardware Corporation now does over $3 billion in hardware sales annually and had $12.5 billion in retail sales during 2007.
Chief Cashier
(Jakarta Raya)
Requirements:
* Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, any field.
* At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Preferably Coordinator/Supervisors specializing in Finance – General/Cost Accounting or equivalent.
* 5 Full-Time positions available.
* Good computer skill (Ms. Office, Word & Excel)
* Strong negotiating skill & analysis
* Self motivated, independent, able to work multitasking
* Willing to travel and work under pressure
* Excellent organization, planning & problem solving skills
* Location: Alam Sutera-Tangerang, Gandaria City, Grand Indonesia, Mall of Indonesia
* Work time: shift time
Administration (ADM)
(Jakarta Raya)
Requirements:
* Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree, any field.
* Required skill(s): Good computer skill.
* Required language(s): Chinese, English, Bahasa Indonesia
* At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Corresponding with supplier, consignee and forwarding agent
* Corresponding with international colleague and customer
* Handling Export Import Documents
* Know how to use Oracle Program will be an advantage
* Preferably Senior Staffs specializing in Clerical/Administrative Support or equivalent.
* Full-Time positions available.
* Good computer skill (Ms. Office, Word & Excel)
* Strong negotiating skill & analysis
* Self motivated, independent, able to work multitasking
* Willing to travel and work under pressure
* Excellent organization, planning & problem solving skills
Graphic Designer (GD)
(Jakarta Raya)
Requirements:
* Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Advertising/Media, Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent.
* Required language(s): English, Bahasa Indonesia
* At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Preferably Senior Staffs specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
* 3 Full-Time positions available.
* Good computer skill (Ms. Office, Word & Excel)
* Strong negotiating skill & analysis
* Self motivated, independent, able to work multitasking
* Willing to travel and work under pressure
* Excellent organization, planning & problem solving skills
Junior Buyer (JBYR)
(Jakarta Raya)
Requirements:
* For Male Candidates: have experiences as a senior buyer in boys toys field min.1thn
* For Female Candidates: Female, have experiences as a senior buyer in girls toys field min.1thn
* Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, any field.
* Required language(s): Chinese, English, Bahasa Indonesia
* At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Preferably Senior Staffs specializing in Clerical/Administrative Support or equivalent.
* 5 Full-Time positions available.
* Good computer skill (Ms. Office, Word & Excel)
* Strong negotiating skill & analysis
* Self motivated, independent, able to work multitasking
* Willing to travel and work under pressure
* Excellent organization, planning & problem solving skills
Senior Buyer / Senior Merchandiser (SMCH)
(Jakarta Raya)
Requirements:
* For Male Candidates: have experiences as a senior buyer in boys toys field min.3thn
* For Female Candidates: Female, have experiences as a senior buyer in girls toys field min.3thn
* Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Others or equivalent.
* Required language(s): English, Bahasa Indonesia
* At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Preferably Managers specializing in Merchandising or equivalent.
* 3 Full-Time positions available.
* Good computer skill (Ms. Office, Word & Excel)
* Strong negotiating skill & analysis
* Self motivated, independent, able to work multitasking
* Willing to travel and work under pressure
* Excellent organization, planning & problem solving skills
Customer Care Officer
(Jakarta Raya)
Requirements:
* Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, any field.
* Fresh graduates/Entry level applicants are encouraged to apply.
* 2 Full-Time positions available.
* Good computer skill (Ms. Office, Word & Excel)
* Strong negotiating skill & analysis
* Self motivated, independent, able to work multitasking
* Willing to travel and work under pressure
* Excellent organization, planning & problem solving skills
* Location: Alam Sutera, Tangerang
For further information please check our web:
www.acehardware.co.id
Send your cv by email:
hrd@toyskingdom.co.id
