Sales Associate

Fastenal Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-time Sales Associate to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to kickstart your sales career by building strong customer relationships and driving business success through a consultative approach. You will engage with clients, develop new partnerships, and grow existing ones while providing valuable inventory management solutions. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and success in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holidays

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Strong aptitude for sales and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support B2B sales and customer service activities.
• Develop new and grow existing relationships with customers.
• Perform local sales calls and coordinate resources.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Sales Aptitude

Problem-Solving

Organization Skills

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Sales

Degree in Marketing

Relevant Work Experience

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Job Description

Sales Associate

Location: 6371 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Store: IADES Public Store

Shift: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm

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. You will develop new partnerships and grow existing ones by communicating the value of our inventory management solutions using a consultative sales approach. This position is based at our branch located at 6371 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313.

Responsibilities

• Support B2B sales and customer service activities
• Provide value to customers through a consultative sales approach
• Develop new and grow existing relationships from leads, referrals, and prospecting
• Coordinate resources to respond to customer needs
• Perform local sales calls, driving a company vehicle to customer sites
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Possess a valid driver's license and meet driving record requirements
• Currently pursuing or have completed a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, or related fields, or have relevant work experience
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Proficient in computer skills
• Strong aptitude for sales and customer service
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer-oriented
• Strong math skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
• Good organization, planning, and prioritization skills
• Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making skills
• Ability to lift packages weighing 25-75 lbs
• Pass drug screening, background check, and sex offender registry check as applicable

Training & Development

Our mission within Fastenal's School of Business is to maximize employee potential through engaging learning opportunities, including on-the-job, online, instructor-led, and virtual training to help you succeed and grow with us.

About Us

Since 1967, Fastenal has grown from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 locations, providing tailored local inventory and personal service. We foster an entrepreneurial culture that encourages employees to run their own business, create success, and advance into leadership roles.

Benefits

Fastenal offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health, life, disability, dental insurance, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer contributions.