Community Engagement Associate
Ace Hardware Corporation
About the Role
Detmer & Sons, now an Ace Hardware Company, is seeking an energetic and community-focused Community Engagement Associate (or Community Development Representative) to represent their brand throughout the Dayton region and surrounding communities. This role focuses on building strong local relationships, generating leads, and promoting services through direct engagement at events, retail partnerships, and community organizations. The position requires driving a company vehicle and meeting company motor vehicle and insurance eligibility requirements, including a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least three (3) continuous years.
Compensation
$50,000 - $75,000 per year
Schedule
25–40 hours per week; evenings and weekends as needed based on events
Key Responsibilities
- Community & Event Engagement
- 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.
- Partnership Development
- 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.
- Lead Generation & Sales Support
- 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.
- Identify new community opportunities and recommend engagement strategies.
- Administrative & Office Responsibilities
- Attend one weekly in-office meeting.
- Complete required administrative tasks, scheduling, and event planning.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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
- Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least three (3) continuous years immediately preceding today’s date.
- Must be eligible to drive a company vehicle and meet company motor vehicle and insurance requirements.
Qualifications
- Preferred: 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.
Why Join Our Team?
Ace Hardware Home Services lives its values: W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). The company is committed to employee success and offers:
- Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), company-paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Warehouse Merchandise Discount
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Career Growth & opportunities across various channels
- Robust Employee Assistance Program