Sales Associate

Fastenal Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Fastenal Co. is hiring a full-time Sales Associate for the Staten Island Public Store. You will build strong customer relationships and drive business by presenting inventory management solutions through a consultative approach.

The role focuses on B2B sales, developing new and existing client relationships, and coordinating resources to meet customer needs. The position requires 18+ years, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older as required for the role.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicle.
• Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Management or related field OR related work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong aptitude for sales and customer service oriented mindset.
• Strong math, organization, planning and prioritization abilities.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
• Adheres to Fastenal core values: ambition, innovation, integrity, teamwork.
• Ability to lift 25lbs-50lbs, up to 75lbs as needed.
• Pass the required drug screen where applicable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Sales aptitude

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

Education

Business / Sales / Marketing or related degree

Job description

Job Description

Sales Associate

1961 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10302

NYNE7 Public Store

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 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. 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 1961 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10302. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

• o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work
• o 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
• o 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
• o Excellent written and oral communication skills
• o Proficient computer skills
• o Exhibit strong aptitude for sales and a desire to sell
• o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
• o 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.

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 $38,400 - 44,400. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.