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Ace Hardware Corporation is a hardware retailers’ cooperative based in Oak Brook, IL. It has over 5,000 stores around the world. The majority of them are independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. They offer a wide variety of paint, tools, local niche services and other home maintenance products. As a workplace, the company offers a competitive, fast-paced and friendly work environment where you can gain a sense of ownership. Open positions are available in the areas of Retail, Distribution and Corporate.

Company - Private
$5M to $10M
Large
Multiple locations
Retail - Building Material & Supply Companies
1924
John Venhuizen
What departments Ace Hardware employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation31.1%
Retail13.3%
General and Operations Managers10.1%
Cashiers9.5%
Computer / IT8.2%
Management - Other8%
Sales Managers & Supervisors6.7%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Ace Hardware employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Ace Hardware: Newcomers: 25%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 16%, Veterans: 44%. Ace Hardware employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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John Los9 weeks ago
I have over 25 years as a customer service specialist
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Customer Service Specialist9 weeks ago
Wow, those stats are surprising! After 25 years in customer services, I'd love to hear more about what it's like at Ace! Anyone got details?
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Where did Ace Hardware employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Ace Hardware: Lowe's, McDonald's, OfficeMax. Typical Ace Hardware employees have worked at Lowe's.
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What industries did Ace Hardware employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Ace Hardware: Niche Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, Retail - Building Material & Supply Companies, Limited-Service Restaurants, Clothing Retailers. Ace Hardware employees most likely come from
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Where did Ace Hardware employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Ace Hardware: Small: 33%, Medium: 11%, Large: 56%. Most Ace Hardware employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Lucas Green9 weeks ago
I wonder how working at Fleet Farm compares to Ace. I've heard folks from big companies transition well to Ace. Thoughts?
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Carrie Mitchell9 weeks ago
I’ve heard great things about Ace Hardware’s work culture. Anyone have experience transitioning from a big place like Fleet Farm? Was it a smooth change?
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Educational background

What did employees at Ace Hardware study?
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Where did employees at Ace Hardware study?
College of DuPage
DePaul University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Ace Hardware?
Time employed at Ace Hardware: <1: 7%, 1-3: 22%, 4-8: 36%, 9-13: 17%, 14-20: 9%, 20+: 9%. Most Ace Hardware employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Ace Hardware rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Ace Hardware: 66.0% Male and 34.0% Female. Age ratio at Ace Hardware: 16-20: 2%, 21-30: 46%, 31-40: 19%, 41-50: 15%, 51-60: 12%, 60+: 6%. Ace Hardware rates - 10.0% less female than the industry average. Most Ace Hardware employees ar
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Career advancement

How does Ace Hardware rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Ace Hardware: low. Ace Hardware ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do Ace Hardware employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Ace Hardware: Lowe's, Target, The Home Depot, True Value, United States Air Force. People who work at Ace Hardware most typically go on to work for the Lowe's.
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