Merchandising Sales Associate

Essential Duties and 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 offer solutions to overcome.
• Complete planograms and resets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain visual merchandise standards.
• Perform project related measurements.
• Complete store layout initiatives.
• Complete store price changes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Install, update, and maintain store signage including, but not limited to, Circulars, Price Cuts and Managers' Specials.
• Assemble merchandise, fixtures and PDQs.
• Perform recovery and review planogram integrity.
• Make the customer a priority when approached and provide legendary customer service while in stores through the use of 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 and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Prior retail and/or merchandising experience is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write and count accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills

• 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

• Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.
• Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 10 hours.
• Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be near or around birds/poultry.
• Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb 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.
• Ability to occasionally lift or reach 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).
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training.
• Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• This is a non-sedentary position requiring kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching overhead, standing, and walking.