General Manager Job at Ace Hardware, Port Charlotte, FL

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  • Ace Hardware
  • Port Charlotte, FL

Job Description

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join the MRT Lawn and Garden Center Management Team!

We’re thrilled to announce that MRT Lawn and Garden Center will be opening its third location in Venice, FL in fall 2025! In preparation, we’re expanding our team and seeking passionate, experienced leaders to join us as Store Managers and Management Team Members at our Venice or Port Charlotte locations. With the flexibility of our current management, these positions will cover our two existing locations and the upcoming North Venice store.

Why Choose MRT?

At MRT Lawn and Garden Center , opportunities for management roles don’t come around often, thanks to our incredibly low turnover. If you're a current or former manager at a big-box retailer and are looking to transition away from the corporate structure, now is your chance! Join a growing, family-owned chain of retail garden centers in Southwest Florida and become a valued part of our leadership team.

What You’ll Do

As part of the MRT management team , you’ll:

  • Lead and Develop : Guide, train, and mentor associates to reach their full potential.
  • Manage Operations : Oversee sales, expenses, and profits while ensuring operational excellence.
  • Deliver Exceptional Service : Foster a customer-first culture, ensuring every customer has a top-tier experience.
  • Drive Results : Monitor store performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Support Growth : Contribute to the success of our expanding company with innovative ideas and leadership.

What We’re Looking For

We’re hiring for various management roles, including:

  • Store Managers
  • Assistant Managers
  • Shift Managers / Key Holders

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5 to 10 years of retail management experience (garden center or hardware store experience preferred).
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Computer proficiency , including knowledge of Excel and experience with Epicor or similar POS systems.
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and remain on their feet for 8 to 10 hours per shift .
  • Weekend availability — MRT operates 7 days a week :
  • Monday to Saturday : 7 AM - 7 PM
  • Sunday : 8 AM - 6 PM

Why MRT?

  • Family-Owned and Community-Focused : Be part of a close-knit team that values its employees and community.
  • Growth Opportunities : Contribute to our expansion and advance your career as we grow.
  • Impact : Make a real difference, leading a team in a supportive, people-first environment.

Additional Information

  • Equal Opportunity Employer : MRT is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • Drug-Free Environment : All candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening.
  • Competitive Pay : Compensation is commensurate with experience and availability .

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you're ready to leave the corporate grind behind and join a dynamic, growing company, apply today! Build a future, a purpose, and a community with MRT Lawn and Garden Center .

We look forward to welcoming passionate leaders to our team!

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, does not control interviews and/or hiring decisions, and has no control over or responsibility for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation

MRT ACE Lawn and Garden Center has been family owned and operated in Venice, FL since 2003. With locations in Port Charlotte and South Venice, the MRT family is excited to announce the opening of a store in North Venice in 2025. Want to grow alongside Florida's largest and most tropical independently owned garden center? Apply to join the MRT family today!

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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