Sales Associate PT

Fastenal Co.; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Fastenal Co. in Charleston, IL is seeking a Part-time Sales Associate to support B2B sales and customer service at our 1101 Loxa Rd branch. You will develop new partnerships and nurture existing ones using a consultative sales approach while representing our inventory management solutions.

Candidates should be 18+, hold a valid driver's license, and have strong communication, computer and math skills. The role involves local sales calls with a company vehicle and lifting up to 50 lbs, with a pay

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Possess a valid driver’s license with ability to meet driving requirements for a company vehicle
• Either a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Management or related field OR customer service/industry experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrate sales aptitude and customer service orientation
• Strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
• Strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Align with core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs (up to 75 lbs) when needed
• Pass drug screen where applicable

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales aptitude

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Math aptitude

Organization

Problem solving

Driving

Teamwork

Education

Business/Sales/Marketing degree or related experience

Job description

Job Description

Sales Associate PT
1101 Loxa Rd, Charleston, IL 61920
ILMAT Public Store
Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
10 - 28 hours/week

OVERVIEW

Kickstart your sales career as a Part-time Sales Associate PT, 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 1101 Loxa Rd, Charleston, IL 61920.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Exhibit strong aptitude for sales and a desire to sell
• Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• 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)

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.

PART-TIME BENEFIT

• Fastenal offers a 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this position is $16/hr -18/hr.