About this opportunity
Ace Hardware lists this Detmer & Sons - Community Engagement Associate opportunity in dayton, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Engagement Associate
Detmer & Sons is now an Ace Hardware Company. Ace Hardware has been serving neighbors throughout America for 100 years. Ace launched Ace Hardware Home Services and is now Bringing Helpful to Your Home℠. Ace Hardware Home Services offers a wide range of residential maintenance and home repair services including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, handyman and painting with the signature Ace Helpful service our customers know. Helpful is what we do – and Ace is on a Mission to be the best, most trusted provider of home preservation services.
We are seeking an energetic and community-focused Community Engagement Associate (or Community Development Representative) to represent our brand throughout the Dayton region and surrounding communities. This role focuses on building strong local relationships, generating leads, and promoting our services through direct engagement at events, retail partnerships, and community organizations.
If you enjoy meeting new people, connecting with local groups, and being out in the community, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact while supporting our sales team.
Schedule: 25–40 hours per week; evenings and weekends as needed based on events
What You'll Do
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.
What You Need To Succeed
Required:
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.
Preferred:
Experience in sales, marketing, communications, public relations, or community engagement.
Background in home services or related industries.
Prior involvement in community organizations or event coordination.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys being active in the community, and is excited to represent a brand in a highly visible way. If you are outgoing, enthusiastic, and ready to make meaningful connections across Dayton and Eastern Indiana, we'd love to hear from you.
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, we offer competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities (Based on role / grade level)
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, eligible on your first day!
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, company paid short-term disability, and long-term disability) and life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
Warehouse Merchandise Discount!
Paid time off & paid holidays (depending on role and month of hire)
Career Growth & opportunities within several channels (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Handyman, Customer Service and others). Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities.
You are joining a team that's committed to your success and invested in your future. We provide the tools, hands-on training, formal education, and coaching to help you become a trusted expert in your craft, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact serving co-workers, customers, and your community.
Robust Employee Assistance Program, which will provide professional assistance for personal, legal, financial, work, childcare and elder care support.
* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable laws, plans and policies.
Worksite address
dayton, OH, 45444, US
Who can apply
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