Account Specialist

Fastenal•Mt Juliet, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a full-time Account Specialist for its in-plant store in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The role focuses on growing and supporting branch key accounts by building customer relationships and matching products and solutions to customer needs. The position includes developing sales in a local territory, managing an assigned book of business, and supporting the daily needs of key accounts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fastenal provides on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training to help employees succeed and grow within the company.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess or be working toward a degree in Business or Marketing, or have related industry experience and knowledge of the local market.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Exhibit strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Demonstrate the company's core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Be able to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and sometimes up to 75 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

Nice To Haves

Possess a current, full, valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located, including completion of any applicable graduated license program, and meet the company's driving record requirements for use of a company vehicle as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a sales plan in a local territory to reach and exceed sales goals.
Support the day-to-day needs of the branch's key accounts.
Work directly with key accounts.
Grow and maintain an assigned book of business.
Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success.