Sales Associate PT

Fastenal•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-time Sales Associate supports business-to-business sales and customer service at Fastenal’s Marlborough, Massachusetts branch. The role uses a consultative sales approach to communicate the value of inventory management solutions, develop new customer partnerships, and grow existing relationships. The position involves local sales calls at customer sites using a company vehicle, coordinating resources to address customer needs, and contributing to branch success. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for up to 28 hours per week. Fastenal provides on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training to help employees develop skills and grow with the company. The company describes an entrepreneurial culture that encourages employees to take ownership of their work and pursue advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a current, valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located, including completion of any applicable graduated licensing 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 of study, or have customer service or industry-related work experience.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have proficient computer skills.
Demonstrate 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 organizational, planning, and prioritization 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.
Pass a background check required by a customer or contract serviced by this location.

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.