Sales Associate

Fastenal•Grand Prairie, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a full-time Sales Associate at its branch in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role supports business-to-business sales and customer service, using a consultative approach to communicate the value of the company’s inventory management solutions. The associate develops new customer partnerships and grows existing relationships through leads, referrals, and prospecting. The position may offer a flexible schedule after onboarding and training and once performance goals are met. The role includes making local sales calls at customer sites in a company vehicle. Training includes on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual learning opportunities intended to develop skills and support growth within the company.

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, have completed 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.
Have 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 where applicable 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 relationships and grow existing ones through leads, referrals, and prospecting.
Coordinate resources to respond to customer service needs.
Make local sales calls at customer sites while driving a company vehicle.
Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success.