Merchandising Sales Associate

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated FAST Team Member to join their dynamic team. This role involves traveling to various stores, executing essential tasks, and ensuring a top-notch customer experience. Ideal candidates will have prior retail experience and a passion for service. The company values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it a great place to grow your career. If you're adaptable, service-oriented, and ready to make a difference in your community, 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.
• Knowledge in farming, ranching, or pet/equine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to stores and execute variable tasks like planograms.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service through proactive communication.

Skills

Retail Experience

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Dollies

Handtrucks

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 better each day for 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 the following requirements:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work scheduled shifts, including varied hours, days, nights, and overtime as needed.
• Communicate proactively with your District FAST Supervisor about work completion and issues, offering solutions.
• Complete planograms and resets accurately and on time.
• Perform store-specific measurements and accurate cycle counts.
• Complete the Tractor Way top cap process and hang store signage.
• Assemble merchandise, fixtures, and PDQs.
• Review planogram integrity and perform detailed recovery.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service through GURA: Greet, Uncover needs, Recommend solutions, and Add value & Appreciate the customer.
• Ensure customers have a distinctive shopping experience.
• Provide peak coverage during high-traffic times (e.g., Day After Thanksgiving).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 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.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read, write, and count accurately is essential.

Preferred knowledge, skills, or abilities

• Knowledge in farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ethical issue resolution.
• Self-directed with minimal assistance needed for completing tasks.

Working Conditions

• Generally indoor with moderate noise; outdoor lots with hard surfaces.
• Shifts typically no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours.
• Travel between stores in personal vehicle required, often long distances.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and promote a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Travel as needed.
• Push/pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with equipment.
• Lift or reach overhead occasionally.
• Stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, climb ladders frequently.
• Access all store areas safely.
• Operate store equipment.
• Read, write, and count accurately for documentation.
• Handle contact with birds/poultry.
• Complete required training.
• Operate equipment like dollies, handtrucks, forklifts (if age permits).
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Drive vehicles.
• Move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly move throughout the store and outdoor areas.

Disclaimer

This overview is not exhaustive. All duties should be performed as assigned by the supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense, our Team Members are key to our success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting their well-being, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources. Eligibility varies by role and individual circumstances.

ALREADY A TEAM MEMBER?

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

Our Mission and Values guide us and are the foundation of our culture, emphasizing how we do things and what we stand for. We believe in work-life balance and supporting our Team Members’ growth. Your opportunity is out here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.