Sales Associate PT

Fastenal•Bloomington, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is hiring a part-time Sales Associate for its branch at 915 Avalon Way, Bloomington, Illinois. The role supports business-to-business sales and customer service, using a consultative approach to communicate the value of Fastenal’s inventory management solutions. The associate develops new customer partnerships and grows existing relationships through leads, referrals, and prospecting. The role also includes local sales calls at customer sites using a company vehicle and coordinating resources to address customer service needs. The position offers 10–28 hours per week, with shifts listed Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Fastenal provides on-the-job, online, instructor-led classroom, and virtual training through its School of Business. The stated pay range is $16–$18 per hour.

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 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.
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 potentially up to 75 pounds.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam only).

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.