Manufacturing Sales Specialist

Fastenal•Wallingford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Sales Specialist sells Fastenal Manufacturing Services, including precision machining, hot forging, cold forming, and stud bolting. The role focuses on developing new account sales within Fastenal Company's National Accounts program and supporting the growth of manufacturing industry sales. This is a full-time position based at Fastenal's manufacturing facility in Wallingford, Connecticut, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role involves travel and may require use of a company vehicle. Fastenal describes itself as an industrial and construction supplies distributor founded in 1967, with more than 3,000 servicing locations. Its culture emphasizes employee ownership, entrepreneurship, internal promotion, training, and career development. The base pay range is $55,000–$80,000, with eligibility for a bonus and/or commission in addition to base pay.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have 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 driving record requirements to use a company vehicle as needed.
Must possess a degree in Business, Marketing, or Manufacturing Engineering, or have 3 years of industry-related sales experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Strong aptitude for sales and desire to earn commission after the training period.
Willingness to travel.
Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented.
Demonstrate the core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Ability to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages typically weighing 25–50 pounds and potentially up to 100 pounds.
Must pass the required drug screen where applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Nice To Haves

Interest in career advancement.

Responsibilities

Target opportunities to grow manufacturing sales by working directly with National Accounts, District Managers, and branch key account sales staff.
Facilitate and execute growth goals of the Manufacturing Center.
Develop, sell, and implement programs to grow Fastenal's manufacturing industry sales.