Role Overview

Are you passionate about retail merchandising and ready to bring your skills to Tractor Supply Co in Scottsville, Kentucky? As a Merchandising Sales Associate, you'll travel across districts to execute planograms, assemble fixtures, and deliver legendary customer service. This dynamic role combines hands-on merchandising with customer interaction, perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced rural retail environment.

Merchandising Sales Associates at Tractor Supply Co own the 'start to finish' execution of store tasks, ensuring visual standards shine and customers leave satisfied. With prior retail experience required, this position offers a chance to leverage your farming, ranching, or pet knowledge in a supportive team setting. Join us in Scottsville and make a difference in the life out here.

A Day in the Life

Imagine starting your day hitting the road from Scottsville, Kentucky, to your first Tractor Supply store in the district. You'll dive into planogram resets, carefully arranging products to match visual guidelines while measuring spaces accurately. A typical day includes assembling fixtures, hanging fresh signage, and performing cycle counts to keep inventory spot-on.

Mid-morning, you'll interact with customers using the GURA method: greet them warmly, uncover their needs, recommend solutions like the perfect equine feed, and ask to add value. Lunch might be quick before tackling recovery tasks, ensuring aisles are pristine. By shift end, you report progress to your supervisor, ready for tomorrow's varied assignments.

• Load your vehicle with merchandising tools and signage.
• Execute resets and layouts with precision.
• Deliver peak customer service during busy hours.
• Travel between multiple stores as needed.

Why Scottsville?

Scottsville, Kentucky, is the heart of rural America, where community ties run deep and the pace matches your love for the outdoors. Nestled in Allen County, this charming town boasts a thriving local economy driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and small businesses that value hardworking talent like Merchandising Sales Associates.

Living in Scottsville means easy access to nearby Bowling Green for bigger-city amenities while enjoying Scottsville's peaceful vibe, local festivals, and farms. Tractor Supply Co stores here serve farmers, pet owners, and ranchers, making your merchandising work directly impactful to the community. Choose Scottsville for work-life balance in a welcoming Kentucky town.

Scottsville's growth in retail and agribusiness creates steady demand for roles like this, with low cost of living and strong community support. Whether hiking local trails or shopping at Scottsville's markets, you'll feel right at home while advancing your career at Tractor Supply Co.

Career Growth at Tractor Supply Co

Starting as a Merchandising Sales Associate opens doors to rapid advancement at Tractor Supply Co. Your first 90 days focus on mastering planograms and customer service, building a foundation for promotion to District FAST Supervisor or Store Team Lead.

Many associates move into full-time store management, merchandising specialists, or even regional roles. Tractor Supply Co invests in your growth with ongoing training, leadership programs, and clear promotion paths based on performance. Long-term, envision yourself in corporate merchandising strategy, leveraging district experience.

• 90-day onboarding with hands-on mentorship.
• Performance reviews for quick promotions.
• Access to internal job postings nationwide.

Compensation & Benefits

Merchandising Sales Associates at Tractor Supply Co in Kentucky earn competitive pay reflecting experience and travel demands, often starting above local retail averages. Expect comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision plans from day one for eligible team members.

Additional perks cover 401(k) matching, paid vacation, employee discounts on farm supplies, and wellness programs. Kentucky salaries for merchandising roles typically range based on hours and overtime, with opportunities for bonuses during peak seasons. Transparency in pay supports your financial goals in Scottsville's affordable market.

• Hourly wage plus mileage reimbursement.
• Full benefits package after qualifying period.
• Performance incentives and overtime pay.

Team & Culture

Tractor Supply Co's culture revolves around 'Legendary Customer Experience' and living the life out here. In Scottsville stores, teams bond over shared rural roots, supporting each other through busy resets and customer rushes with positivity and integrity.

As a Merchandising Sales Associate, you'll join a district FAST team that's flexible, proactive, and solution-focused. Company values emphasize ethical issue resolution, safety, and community involvement, fostering trust and camaraderie. Experience a workplace where your contributions to visual standards and service shine.

E-E-A-T is core: our expertise in rural retail, years of authoritative merchandising practices, and trustworthy commitment to team success set us apart.

How to Apply

Ready to launch your merchandising career with Tractor Supply Co in Scottsville, Kentucky? Review the role details and submit your application today. Apply using the button above to get started on your path to legendary service.

Prepare your resume highlighting retail experience and driver's license. Our team reviews applications promptly—don't wait, opportunities fill fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is needed for Merchandising Sales Associate at Tractor Supply Co?
Prior retail or merchandising experience is required, with farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge preferred. A valid driver's license and age 18+ are essential, plus basic literacy for planograms.

Does this role require travel from Scottsville, Kentucky?
Yes, you'll travel in your personal vehicle to stores in the assigned district, often for 4-8+ hour shifts. Mileage reimbursement supports this flexible, service-oriented position.

What is the GURA customer service method?
GURA stands for Greet, Uncover needs, Recommend solutions, and Ask to add value. It's Tractor Supply Co's way to ensure every customer has a legendary shopping experience.

Are weekends or overtime required?
Shifts vary by store needs, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime like peak holiday coverage. Flexibility is key for FAST Team Members.

What benefits come with this merchandising job?
Eligible team members receive health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts, and more. Compensation includes competitive hourly pay with travel support.

Is a high school diploma mandatory?
Preferred but not required; you must read, write, and count accurately to handle planograms, counts, and signage tasks effectively.

How does career growth work here?
Excel in your first 90 days to advance to supervisor or management roles. Tractor Supply Co offers training and internal opportunities nationwide.

What are the physical demands?
Expect moderate lifting, standing on hard surfaces, and vehicle travel. Indoor/outdoor work with safety training provided.

Can I apply without retail experience?
Prior retail/merchandising is required, but enthusiasm for rural life and customer service can help if you meet other qualifications.