Merchandising Sales Associate

About the role

This position is responsible for working as part of the Field Activity Support Team (FAST), primarily in a single store, to own and execute “start to finish” variable tasks such as planograms, signage, and price changes, as well as provide support for other tasks including merchandise and fixture assembly, and the maintenance of all signage. This role involves interacting with customers and team members while providing legendary customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work scheduled shifts dictated by business needs.
• Communicate proactively and regularly with District FAST Supervisor and Store Operations on work completion, issues, and solutions.
• Complete planograms and resets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain visual merchandise standards.
• Perform project-related measurements and store layout initiatives.
• Complete store price changes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Install, update, and maintain store signage, including circulars, price cuts, and managers’ specials.
• Assemble merchandise, fixtures, and PDQs.
• Perform recovery and review planogram integrity.
• Prioritize customer interactions and provide legendary customer service using GURA:
  • Greet the Customer
  • Uncover the Customers’ needs
  • Recommend products
  • Ask for the Sale
• Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers, adhering to Company safety training and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, and count accurately.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete assignments with little to no assistance.

Skills

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.

Working Conditions

• Indoor floors and outdoor lots are generally hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.). Lighting and temperature are adequate.
• Work shifts vary by store but are generally no less than 4 hours and may exceed 10 hours.
• Working environment is favorable, typically indoors with moderate noise.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be near or around birds/poultry.
• Frequent standing, kneeling, twisting, crouching, squatting, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders.
• Ability to move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the store.
• Ability to move throughout the store for an entire shift.
• Occasional lifting or reaching merchandise overhead.
• Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jack).
• Non-sedentary position involving kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching overhead, sitting, standing, and walking.

Benefits

Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply offer a comprehensive and accessible total reward package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Family planning resources, including adoption and surrogacy assistance.

Full-time and part-time Team Members are eligible for benefits. Part-time new hires gain eligibility by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period, starting the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement is met, benefits eligibility begins the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.