Sales Associate PT

Fastenal•Charleston, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-time Sales Associate supports business-to-business sales and customer service at Fastenal’s branch in Charleston, Illinois. The role uses a consultative sales approach to communicate the value of inventory management solutions, develop new customer partnerships, and grow existing relationships. The associate coordinates resources to meet customer service needs and makes local sales calls at customer sites using a company vehicle. Fastenal provides on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training through its School of Business to help employees build the knowledge and skills to succeed and grow with the company. Fastenal describes its culture as entrepreneurial, with a focus on employee development, internal promotion, and opportunities to advance.

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 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 a strong aptitude for sales 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 occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen where applicable in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Responsibilities

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