Merchandising Sales Associate

Tractor Supply Company; Tennessee; 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 by executing essential in-store tasks. This role involves traveling to various store locations, maintaining planograms, and assembling merchandise while ensuring a legendary shopping experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for customer service. Join a team that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being and professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Travel to stores within an assigned district to execute tasks.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service through proactive communication.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Forklift

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, 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.
• 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 also 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 have the ability to complete assignments with little to no assistance.

Working Conditions

• Working environment is generally indoors with moderate noise.
• Work shifts vary from one store to another, 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 and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Indoor floors and outdoor lots are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt), with adequate lighting and temperature.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as required in support of district needs.
• Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with proper equipment.
• Occasional lifting or reaching overhead.
• Frequent standing, kneeling, twisting, crouching, squatting, bending, stooping, and ladder climbing.
• Access all areas of the store safely.
• Operate store equipment such as computers, cash registers, etc.
• Read, write, and count accurately for documentation.
• Effective communication with team members and customers.
• Handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
• Complete all required training successfully.
• Operate all necessary equipment (e.g., dolly, handtruck, forklift, baler, computer, cash register).
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Driving a vehicle.
• Standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Reaching overhead.
• Move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Move throughout the store for an entire shift.
• Maintain physical and mental stamina to move quickly and safely.

Disclaimer

This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Perform all duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, 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 vary by role and eligibility.

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Our Mission and Values guide us and are the foundation of our culture. We believe in managing your time for success and care about your well-being. Your opportunity is out here at Tractor Supply and Petsense.