Account Specialist

Fastenal; McGregor (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Fastenal is seeking a Full-time Account Specialist in McGregor, Minnesota, responsible for growing and supporting key accounts by building relationships and matching products to customer needs. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or related experience. Essential skills include excellent communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational abilities. This role offers a competitive pay range of $36,000 - $42,000 with eligibility for bonuses. Fastenal provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, slide, carry and lower packages weighing up to 75lbs.
• Self-directed and highly motivated individual.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales plan to exceed sales goals.
• Support the needs of the branch's key accounts.
• Maintain an assigned book of business.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Customer service oriented

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing or related experience

Job description

Job Description

Account Specialist

48473 State Hwy 65, McGregor, MN 55760

MN038 In Plant Store

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm

Overview

Elevate your career as a Full‑time Account Specialist, where you can take your sales and customer service skills to the next level. You'll be on the front lines of growing and supporting our branch key accounts, through building relationships and matching products and solutions to customer needs. This position is for our branch located at 48473 State Hwy 65, McGregor, MN 55760.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a sales plan in a local territory to reach and exceed sales goals
• Supporting the day-to-day needs of the branch's key accounts
• Working directly with key accounts
• Growing and maintaining an assigned book of business
• Performing other duties as needed to ensure branch success

Required Position Qualifications

• Possess or are working towards a degree in Business/Marketing OR have related industry experience and knowledge of the local market
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem‑solving, deductive reasoning and decision‑making skills
• Highly motivated, self‑directed and customer service oriented
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• 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)

Preferred Position Qualifications

• Possess 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 for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed

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.

About Us

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things – if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

Full‑time Benefits

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full‑time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $36,000 - $42,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.