Merchandising Sales Associate

Tractor Supply Company; Galesburg (IL); 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. In this role, you will be responsible for executing planograms and ensuring visual merchandising standards while delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess prior retail experience and a strong knowledge of farming or pet care. This position offers a unique opportunity to travel between store locations, engaging with customers and team members to create a legendary shopping experience. If you are adaptable, service-oriented, and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

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+ and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual merchandise standards and complete planograms.
• Deliver legendary customer service through effective communication.
• Assemble merchandise and perform detailed recovery.

Skills

Retail Experience

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

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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 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

As a FAST Team Member, it is essential that you be available, flexible, adaptable, and service-oriented, as 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.
• Maintain visual merchandise standards.
• Perform store-specific measurements.
• Complete store layout initiatives.
• 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, Uncover needs, Recommend solutions, and Add value & Appreciate.
• Ensure the customer has a Legendary shopping experience that differentiates from the competition.
• Provide peak coverage as needed (e.g., Day After Thanksgiving).
• 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+ and possess a valid driver’s license.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Ability to read, write, and count accurately is necessary.

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.
• Self-directed with the ability to complete assignments independently.

Working Conditions

• Generally indoor environment with moderate noise.
• Shifts vary, typically no less than 4 hours, may exceed 8 hours.
• Travel between store locations using personal vehicle, often for extended periods.
• Adhere to safety guidelines to promote a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed.
• Push/pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with proper equipment.
• Lift or reach overhead occasionally.
• Stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, climb ladders frequently.
• Operate store equipment and handle merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Complete all required training successfully.

Disclaimer

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

Company Info

At Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the core of our success. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources.