Assistant manager - Assistant Manager Ace Hardware Employee Review

2.0
26 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Co workers are great, great discount.

Cons

Customers expect you to know literally everything about hardware. If you don't know something, it's like the end of the world. Customers also expect you to do everything for them, like you're their slave. Pay starts at minimum wage. Moving up is nearly impossible. Ordering system is awful. Really it all depends on the owners. Because each is individually owned. I've been verbally abused by customers. If you're a girl, be prepared to defend yourself against sexist customers. You will be doubted everyday.

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Pros

It is a Fun Environment, Good coworkers, Flexible schedule when requested

Cons

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3.0
7 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The 401K and bonus benefits are nice, the office/campus is beautiful. Horizontal mobility is great, there are opportunities to move to other departments- but that can be tricky because one will also need to qualify for the new role.

Cons

The environment is equivalent to a high school, micromanagement from people who do not remotely have a management title (likely for job security), no sight of vertical mobility.

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