Sales Associate PT

Fastenal•Christiansburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Sales Associate supports business-to-business sales and customer service at Fastenal’s branch in Christiansburg, Virginia. The role uses a consultative sales approach to communicate the value of inventory management solutions, build new customer partnerships, and grow existing relationships. It also includes coordinating resources to address customer needs and making local sales calls at customer sites using a company vehicle. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., for 10 to 28 hours per week. Fastenal provides on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training. The stated pay range is $15 to $20 per hour. The part-time benefit listed is a 401(k) with an employer contribution.

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 successful 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, 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.
Exhibit 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 occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen where applicable in the United States, 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 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.