Merchandising Sales Associate

Tractor Supply Company; Joplin (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 Field Activity Support Team. In this dynamic role, you will travel to various store locations to execute essential tasks, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for customers. Your responsibilities will include maintaining planograms, assembling merchandise, and providing top-notch customer service. If you are adaptable, service-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and contribute to a vibrant community. Join a company that values its team members and supports their success with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Planning Resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Travel to stores to execute variable tasks and deliver customer service.
• Complete planograms and maintain signage.

Skills

Retail Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

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, 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 inside with moderate noise.
• Work shifts vary but are generally no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours.
• Traveling between store locations in your personal vehicle is required, often for long periods.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment, adhering to safety guidelines.
• Indoor floors and outdoor lots are hard surfaces; lighting and temperature are adequate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with proper equipment.
• Ability to lift or reach overhead occasionally.
• Ability to stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders frequently.
• Ability to safely access all store areas.
• Operate store equipment effectively.
• Read, write, and count accurately.
• Effective communication skills.
• Handle contact with birds/poultry.
• Complete all required training successfully.
• Operate all necessary equipment, including forklifts and balers (if age-appropriate).
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Driving a vehicle.
• Standing and walking throughout shifts.
• Reaching overhead and transferring merchandise.
• 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 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 may vary by role and eligibility.

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