Merchandising Sales Associate

Tractor Supply Company; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandising Sales Associate to join their dynamic team. This role involves traveling to various store locations to execute merchandising tasks, including maintaining visual standards and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a background in retail or merchandising, along with a passion for farming, ranching, or related fields. Join a company that values customer experience and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the shopping experience. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a vibrant environment, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Prior retail and/or merchandising experience is required.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual merchandise standards and complete planograms accurately.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service through proactive communication.
• Perform store layout initiatives and assemble merchandise.

Skills

Retail Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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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

• 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 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).
• 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. Ability to read, write, and count accurately is essential regardless of education level.

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

• Indoor and outdoor environment with moderate noise.
• Shifts generally no less than 4 hours, may exceed 8 hours.
• Travel between store locations in personal vehicle required.
• Adherence to safety guidelines to promote a safe work environment.
• Hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt), adequate lighting and temperature.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to 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.
• Operate store equipment and handle merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Complete all required training.
• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, reach overhead, and transfer merchandise safely.

Disclaimer

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