Manufacturing Sales Specialist

Fastenal Co.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Fastenal is seeking a Manufacturing Sales Specialist in Wallingford, CT, to sell all aspects of Manufacturing Services including precision machining, hot forging, cold forming and stud bolting. You will focus on developing new account sales within the National Accounts program, working with district managers and branch teams.

The full-time role requires travel, strong communication skills, and a drive to meet growth goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Hold a valid drivers license and meet driving record requirements to operate a company vehicle.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Manufacturing Engineering or 3 years of sales experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must be motivated to earn commission after the training period.
• Willingness to travel.
• Demonstrate ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork.
• Lift, slide, carry and lower packages weighing 25lbs-50lbs (up to 100lbs occasionally).
• Pass the required drug screen (US, Puerto Rico and Guam).

Responsibilities

• Target opportunities to grow manufacturing sales by working with National Accounts, District Managers and branch key account sales force.
• Facilitating and executing growth goals of the Manufacturing Center.
• Developing, selling, and implementing programs to grow manufacturing industry sales.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Driving required

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Position Details - Manufacturing Sales Specialist

Job ID 638025

Title Manufacturing Sales Specialist

Type Full-time

Location Wallingford, CT06492

Departments Sales

Date Published October 1, 2026

End Date 10-09-2026

Job Description

Manufacturing Sales Specialist

61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492
CT180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm

OVERVIEW:

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Sales Specialist, you will sell all aspects of Fastenal Manufacturing Services. Including precision machining, hot forging, cold forming and stud bolting. This role will have a specific focus on developing new account sales within Fastenal Company National Accounts program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Targeting opportunities to grow manufacturing sales by working directly with our National Accounts, District Managers and branch key account sales force
• Facilitating and executing growth goals of the Manufacturing Center
• Developing, selling, and implementing programs that will allow Fastenal to continue to grow its manufacturing industry sales

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

• 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• 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
• Possess a degree in Business/Marketing/Manufacturing Engineering OR have 3 years of industry related sales experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Exhibit strong aptitude for sales and desire to earn commission after the training period
• Willingness to travel
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• 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 100lbs
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an interest in career advancement

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.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

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 $55,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.