Merchandising Sales Associate

Tractor Supply Company; Tuscaloosa (AL); 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. In this role, you will travel to various store locations, executing planograms and ensuring visual merchandising standards are met. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional customer service, creating a legendary shopping experience that sets the company apart from competitors. If you have a passion for retail and a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits.

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 able to read, write, and count accurately.

Responsibilities

• Execute planograms and maintain visual merchandise standards.
• Deliver legendary customer service and ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Travel between store locations and perform various merchandising tasks.

Skills

Retail Experience

Customer Service

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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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. Must be able to read, write, and count accurately 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

• Primarily indoor environment with moderate noise; outdoor lots with hard surfaces.
• Shifts generally no less than 4 hours, possibly exceeding 8 hours.
• Travel between store locations using personal vehicle, often for extended periods.
• Adherence to safety guidelines and a safe work environment.

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, and handle merchandise regularly.
• Operate store equipment and communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle contact with birds/poultry and operate all necessary equipment.
• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching overhead, lifting up to 50 pounds, driving, and other physical activities required.

Disclaimer

This job description provides an overview and is not exhaustive. All duties should be performed as assigned by a supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense, our Team Members are central to our success. We offer 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.