Merchandising Sales Associate

Tractor Supply Company; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandising Sales Associate to join their dynamic team. This role involves traveling to various store locations to execute essential merchandising tasks, ensuring that customers receive an exceptional shopping experience. The ideal candidate will have prior retail experience and a passion for delivering outstanding service. Join a company that values its team members and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you're ready to make a difference in the retail landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Planning Resources

Qualifications

• Prior retail or merchandising experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks such as planograms, merchandise assembly, and signage maintenance.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Provide exceptional shopping experiences during high-traffic periods.

Skills

Retail Experience

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Overall Job Summary

The Field Activity Support Team (FAST) Team Member is responsible for traveling to stores within an assigned district to execute tasks such as planograms, merchandise and fixture assembly, and signage maintenance. The FAST Team Member interacts with customers and Team Members, delivering a Legendary Customer Experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work scheduled shifts, including varied hours, days, nights, and overtime as needed.
• Communicate proactively with District FAST Supervisor regarding work progress and issues.
• Complete planograms and resets accurately and timely.
• Maintain visual merchandise standards and perform store measurements.
• Complete store layout initiatives and cycle counts.
• Hang store signage and assemble merchandise, fixtures, and PDQs.
• Ensure planogram integrity through detailed recovery.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service through GURA: Greet, Uncover needs, Recommend solutions, and Add value.
• Provide exceptional shopping experiences that stand out from competitors.
• Offer peak coverage during high-traffic periods (e.g., Day After Thanksgiving).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Prior retail or merchandising experience required. Knowledge in farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding is preferred. Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required; ability to read, write, and count accurately is essential.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise.
• Shifts generally from 4 to over 8 hours, traveling between store locations in personal vehicle required.
• Adherence to safety guidelines is mandatory.

Physical Requirements

• Travel as needed.
• Ability to push/pull up to 2,000 pounds with equipment.
• Lift or reach overhead occasionally.
• Stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, climb ladders.
• Operate store equipment and handle merchandise up to 50 pounds.
• Effective communication and training completion required.

Disclaimer

This overview is not exhaustive; duties may vary at supervisor’s discretion.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply, our Team Members are central to our success. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources. Benefits vary by role and eligibility.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail