Sales Associate

Fastenal•Manhattan, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-time Sales Associate supports business-to-business sales and customer service at Fastenal’s branch in Manhattan, Kansas. The role involves building new customer partnerships and growing existing accounts by communicating the value of inventory management solutions through a consultative sales approach. The associate coordinates resources to meet customer needs and makes local sales calls at customer sites using a company vehicle. A flexible schedule may be available after onboarding and training and once performance goals are met. Training includes on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual learning designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform the role and grow with 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, meet applicable graduated licensing requirements, and satisfy driving record requirements for use of 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.
Demonstrate 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.
Demonstrate 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 US, 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 customer 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 using a company vehicle.
Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success.