Sales Associate PT

Fastenal•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a part-time Sales Associate for its branch at 4101 US Hwy 52 S, Lafayette, Indiana. 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 Sales Associate develops new customer relationships and grows existing ones through leads, referrals, and prospecting, while coordinating resources to meet customer needs. The position also includes local sales calls at customer sites using a company vehicle and other duties needed to support branch success. The schedule lists Monday through Friday, all hours available, for up to 28 hours per week. Training includes on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual learning opportunities designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for the role and career growth. Fastenal describes its culture as entrepreneurial and focused on employee development, including training, promotion from within, and opportunities to advance.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess 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 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 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 using a company vehicle.
Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success.