About the role

  • Community Engagement Associate representing Ace Hardware in the Dayton region through local events and partnerships. Focusing on building relationships and generating leads to support sales efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, schedule, and participate in local events including home shows, festivals, and community gatherings.
  • Set up, staff, and manage company displays at events.
  • Build visibility and brand awareness through regular participation in groups such as: Chamber of Commerce, BNI groups, Rotary Clubs.
  • Represent the company at Dayton Dragons and Rose Music Center events, including display setup, customer engagement, and appointment setting.
  • Serve as the primary contact for local retail partners, including Ace Hardware stores.
  • Make regular visits to partner locations, support store events, and maintain strong relationships with store teams.
  • Conduct follow‑ups, schedule appointments, and generate leads from community interactions.
  • Work closely with the local sales team and Sales Manager to support regional sales goals.
  • Attend one weekly in‑office meeting. Complete required administrative tasks, scheduling, and event planning.

Requirements

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Outgoing, confident, and comfortable engaging with the public.
  • Dependable, self‑motivated, and community‑minded.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by events.
  • Experience in sales, marketing, communications, public relations, or community engagement (preferred).
  • Background in home services or related industries (preferred).
  • Prior involvement in community organizations or event coordination (preferred).

Benefits

  • Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, company paid short-term disability, and long-term disability)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, eligible on your first day!
  • Paid time off & paid holidays (depending on role and month of hire)
  • Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities (Based on role / grade level)
  • Warehouse Merchandise Discount!
  • Career Growth & opportunities within several channels (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Handyman, Customer Service and others).
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program, which will provide professional assistance for personal, legal, financial, work, childcare and elder care support.

Job title

Community Engagement Associate

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$50,000 - $75,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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