Sales Associate

Fastenal Company; Virginia, Christiansburg (MN, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Full-time Sales Associate, where you will have the chance to build meaningful customer relationships and drive business success. This role offers a dynamic environment where your sales skills will shine as you engage with clients, providing tailored inventory management solutions. With a strong focus on training and development, you will be equipped with the tools necessary to excel in your career. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to grow within a Fortune 500 company that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions

Qualifications

• 18 years or older, valid driver's license required.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support B2B sales and customer service activities.
• Develop and grow customer relationships.

Skills

Sales Aptitude

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Organization

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Relevant customer service experience

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Job Description

Sales Associate

710 Scattergood Dr NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073

VACHR 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. 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 710 Scattergood Dr NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073. After onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals, a flexible schedule may be offered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support business-to-business (B2B) sales and customer service activities.
2. Provide value to customers through a consultative sales approach.
3. Develop new and grow existing relationships from leads, referrals, and prospecting.
4. Coordinate resources to respond to customer service needs.
5. Perform local sales calls driving a company vehicle to customer sites.
6. Perform other duties as needed to ensure branch success.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be 18 years of age or older, due to job nature.
2. Possess a current, valid driver's license issued in the relevant country, with the ability to meet driving record requirements for using a company vehicle.
3. Have or be working towards a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, or related field, or have relevant customer service or industry experience.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills.
6. Strong aptitude for sales and a desire to sell.
7. Highly motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented.
8. Strong math skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
9. Strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
10. Problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
11. Alignment with our core values: ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
12. Ability to lift, slide, carry, and lower packages weighing 25-50 lbs, up to 75 lbs.
13. Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam).

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:

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

ABOUT US:

Since 1967, Fastenal has grown from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 locations worldwide, 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.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Life, Long Term Disability, Dental Insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer contributions.