Merchandising Sales Associate

Tractor Supply Company; Dayton (TN); 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 across store locations. This role involves executing essential tasks such as planograms, merchandise assembly, and maintaining signage, all while ensuring a legendary customer service experience. Ideal candidates will possess retail or merchandising experience and a passion for the outdoors. Join a team that values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, making every day better for both customers and team members alike.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Planning Resources

Qualifications

• Prior retail or merchandising experience is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and count accurately.

Responsibilities

• Travel to stores to execute variable tasks like planograms.
• Interact with customers to ensure a legendary shopping experience.

Skills

Retail Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Dollies

Cash Register

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. You must be able to fulfill 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.
• 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 working indoors with moderate noise levels.
• Work shifts vary but are 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 and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Indoor floors and outdoor lots are hard surfaces; lighting and temperature are adequate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as required.
• Push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with proper equipment.
• Occasionally lift or reach overhead.
• Frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
• Access all store areas safely.
• Operate store equipment.
• Read, write, and count accurately.
• Communicate effectively with team and customers.
• Handle contact with birds/poultry.
• Complete all training successfully.
• Operate equipment like dollies, handtrucks, forklifts, balers, computers, and cash registers (forklift and baler if under 18).
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Driving a vehicle.
• Stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Reaching overhead.
• Transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Move throughout the store safely and quickly.

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

Already a Team Member?

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

Our Mission and Values guide us in creating a positive culture. We believe in work-life balance and offer rewards and growth opportunities. Your opportunity is out here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.