Sales Associate

Fastenal; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales company is seeking a Full-time Sales Associate in Northwestern Ontario to foster customer relationships and drive business success. Responsibilities include supporting B2B sales, developing new partnerships and providing a consultative sales approach. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a valid driver's license. The role may offer a flexible schedule after an initial training period.

Benefits

Flexible schedule after onboarding

Qualifications

• Must possess a current full G valid driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong math aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support B2B sales and customer service activities.
• Provide value through a consultative sales approach.
• Develop new and grow existing customer relationships.
• Perform local sales calls driving a company vehicle.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong aptitude for sales

Customer service orientation

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW :

Kickstart your sales career as a Full-time Sales Associate, where every interaction becomes an opportunity to shape customer relationships and drive business success. From developing new partnerships to growing existing ones in your book of business, you'll unleash your potential by communicating the value of our inventory management solutions using a consultative sales approach. This position is for our branch located at 650 Harold Cr Unit 3, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5H5. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Supporting business to business (B2B) sales and customer service activities
• Providing value to customer through a consultative sales approach
• Developing new and growing existing relationships from leads, referrals and prospecting
• Coordinating resources to respond to customer service needs
• Performing local sales calls driving a company vehicle to customer sites
• Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

• Possess a current full G valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
• o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Management or related field of study OR have customer service or industry related work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Exhibit strong aptitude for sales and a desire to sell
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT :

Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to collaboratively maximize the potential of each employee by consistently providing efficient, effective, and engaging learning opportunities to drive improved work performance. The experience includes on-the-job, online, instructor led classroom and virtual trainings which will equip you with the knowledge, skills and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.