Sales Associate PT

Fastenal; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sales organization in Hamilton is seeking a motivated Part-time Sales Associate to enhance customer relationships and drive sales success. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a sales aptitude, and the ability to lift packages up to 75lbs. This role involves supporting business activities and conducting sales calls, providing an excellent opportunity for sales career advancement.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a current full G valid driver's license.
• 18 years of age or older is required.
• Ability to lift packages weighing up to 75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support B2B sales and customer service activities.
• Develop new and grow existing customer relationships.
• Perform local sales calls using a company vehicle.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong aptitude for sales

Customer service oriented

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or related field

Customer service or industry-related work experience

Job description

OVERVIEW :

Kickstart your sales career as a Part-time Sales Associate PT, 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 1-428 Millen Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 3N9.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

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

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

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position :

• 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
• 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 a 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 a 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 training, which will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to be successful in your role and grow with the company.