Sales Associate

Fastenal•Reading, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a full-time Sales Associate at its branch at 170 Corporate Dr, Reading, PA 19605. The role supports business-to-business sales and customer service, using a consultative approach to communicate the value of inventory management solutions. The associate develops new customer partnerships and grows existing relationships through leads, referrals, and prospecting; coordinates resources to meet customer service needs; and makes local sales calls at customer sites using a company vehicle. A flexible schedule may be available after onboarding and training are completed and performance goals are met. Training includes on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual learning intended to build the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and grow with the company. Fastenal describes an entrepreneurial culture that encourages employees to run their own business, create their own success, and pursue advancement opportunities.

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 the 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; alternatively, 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.
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 potentially up to 75 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen in the US, 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.