Sales Associate PT

Fastenal•Peoria, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-time Sales Associate supports business-to-business sales and customer service at Fastenal’s branch at 910 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, Illinois. The role uses a consultative sales approach to explain the value of inventory management solutions, build customer relationships, develop new business, and grow existing accounts. It includes local sales calls to customer sites using a company vehicle and coordinating resources to address customer service needs. The position is scheduled for 10–28 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with shifts listed as 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Fastenal provides on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training intended to build the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and grow within the company. The stated pay range is $16–$18 per hour. Part-time employees are offered a 401(k) with an employer contribution.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a current, full, valid driver’s license issued in the country where the job is located, including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program, and meet driving record requirements to use a company vehicle as needed.
Possess or be working toward a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, or a related field, or have customer service or industry-related work experience.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have proficient computer skills.
Show strong sales aptitude and a desire to sell.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-service oriented.
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Exhibit strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
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 in the United States, Puerto Rico, or Guam.

Responsibilities

Support business-to-business sales and customer service activities.
Provide value to customers through a consultative sales approach.
Develop new customer relationships and grow existing ones through leads, referrals, and prospecting.
Coordinate resources to respond to customer service needs.
Make local sales calls by driving a company vehicle to customer sites.
Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success.