Sales Associate

Fastenal•Grand Rapids, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a full-time Sales Associate for its branch at 1340 E Hwy 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. The role supports business-to-business sales and customer service, using a consultative approach to communicate the value of inventory management solutions and develop customer relationships. The position includes local sales calls at customer sites in a company vehicle. A flexible schedule may be available after onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals. Fastenal provides on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training to develop employees’ knowledge and skills and support their performance and growth. The company describes an entrepreneurial culture and opportunities for employees to advance. The base pay range is $36,000–$39,600, with eligibility for a bonus and/or commission. Full-time benefits include health, life, long-term disability, and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 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 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 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.
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, and 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.