Local Marketing Manager

About This Role The Local Marketing Manager will lead the strategic development and execution of regional and local marketing initiatives, driving profitable growth across the enterprise while supporting more than 5,000 Ace retailers. This role is responsible for overseeing field activation to ensure programs are effectively delivered, locally relevant, and performance driven. Serving as a key retailer liaison within an assigned region, the Marketing Manager partners closely with individual stores, regional groups, and multi‑store retailers to deliver strategic, insight‑led marketing plans. Through strong collaboration and disciplined execution, this role helps retailers accelerate traffic, strengthen brand presence, and grow their businesses.
What You’ll Do Facilitate retailer and vendor meetings gaining alignment on key marketing insights and objectives.
Manage retailer relationships across individual stores, multi‑store groups, and Matching Funds Groups.
Support execution of national and local marketing initiatives for retailers.
Serve as primary point of contact for retailer marketing questions and needs.
Coordinate vendor relationships across local marketing programs and partners.
Build and present marketing materials for retailers, vendors, field teams, and leadership.
Support new store onboarding and local marketing activation efforts.
Assist store owners with digital marketing efforts, including optimizing Google Business Profile pages and supporting stores in managing their social media presence across platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Who You Are Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, and five to ten years of progressively responsible multi‑unit retail experience.
Deep understanding of retail operations and business fundamentals.
Proven ability to influence Retailers and drive the execution of optimal marketing practices.
Ability to access the local competitive environment and develop appropriate retail marketing strategies.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Digital and Traditional Marketing and/or Analytics experience.
Strong PC skills to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, mastering a range of marketing tools to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams without formal authority.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to work flexible hours and regularly travel overnight.
Compensation Details $102,900 - $128,600 per year.
Benefits Incentive opportunities based on role/grade level (average of 122% of target opportunity).
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and quarterly contributions.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability).
21 days of vacation immediately available and up to 6 paid holidays.
Company car, phone and fuel card for field‑based positions.
Annual volunteer hours and other community initiatives.
Equal Employment Opportunity Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

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