Merchandising Sales Associate

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated FAST Team Member to enhance customer experiences by executing essential store tasks. This role involves traveling within a district to support various activities, including planograms and merchandise assembly. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and service-oriented, ensuring a legendary shopping experience for customers. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll play a vital role in maintaining store standards and supporting your colleagues. Join a company that values its team members and offers comprehensive benefits for your well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Planning Resources

Qualifications

• Prior retail and/or merchandising experience is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Execute variable tasks such as planograms and merchandise assembly.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Retail Experience

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Cash Register

Computer

Job description

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The Field Activity Support Team (FAST) Team Member is responsible for traveling to stores within an assigned district to own and execute “start to finish” variable tasks such as planograms, as well as provide support for other tasks including merchandise and fixture assembly, and the maintenance of all signage. The FAST Team Member will interact with customers and Team Members, while delivering a Legendary Customer Experience.

Do you love the life out here and want to share it with others? At Tractor Supply we strive to make the life out here a little bit better each day for both our neighbors and our teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

As a FAST Team Member, it is essential that you be available, flexible, adaptable, and service-oriented, fulfilling all of the following requirements:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and overtime as dictated by business needs.
• Communicate proactively and regularly with District FAST Supervisor on work completion, issues, and offer solutions to overcome them.
• Complete planograms and resets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform store-specific measurements.
• Perform accurate cycle counts.
• Complete Tractor Way top cap process.
• Hang store signage.
• Assemble merchandise, fixtures, and PDQs.
• Perform detailed recovery and review planogram integrity.
• Deliver on our promise of Legendary Customer Service through GURA:
  • Greet the Customer.
  • Uncover Customer’s Needs & Wants.
  • Recommend Product Solutions.
  • Ask to Add Value & Appreciate the Customer.
• Ensure the customer has a Legendary shopping experience that differentiates from the competition.
• Provide peak coverage as needed (e.g., Day After Thanksgiving).
• FAST Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Prior retail and/or merchandising experience is required. Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Regardless of education level, FAST Team Members must be able to read, write, and count accurately.

Preferred knowledge, skills, or abilities

• Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments with little to no assistance.

Working Conditions

• Generally work indoors with moderate noise levels.
• Work shifts vary, generally no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours.
• Travel between store locations in your personal vehicle is required, often for long periods.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment, adhering to safety guidelines.
• Work on hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt) with adequate lighting and temperature.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed.
• Push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with proper equipment.
• Occasionally lift or reach overhead.
• Stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders frequently.
• Safely access all store areas.
• Operate store equipment such as computers, cash registers, etc.
• Read, write, and count accurately for documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Handle contact with birds/poultry.
• Complete all required training successfully.
• Operate equipment like dollies, handtrucks, forklifts, balers, computers, and cash registers (forklift and baler not for under 18).
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Driving a vehicle.
• Standing and walking for entire shifts.
• Reaching overhead and transferring merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Move throughout the store quickly and safely.

Disclaimer

This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. All duties should be performed as assigned by the supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are our success. We support them with comprehensive benefits aimed at their well-being today and in the future, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources.

ALREADY A TEAM MEMBER?

You must apply or refer a friend through our internal portal.

Our Mission and Values guide our culture and decisions, emphasizing how we do our work as much as what we do. We believe in managing your time for success and caring about what you care about.

A lot of care goes into providing legendary service. Your opportunity is out here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.

Nearest Major Market: Jackson, Mississippi