Sales Associate PT

Fastenal Co.; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Fastenal's Northwood, OH branch is hiring a Part-time Sales Associate to foster customer relationships and drive sales of inventory management solutions. You’ll engage customers, present value, and support a consultative sales approach in a busy branch environment.

This role requires a valid driver's license, strong communication and math skills, and the ability to lift 25–75 lbs. You will work 15–28 hours weekly, weekdays, contributing to branch goals and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Possess or pursuing a related degree OR industry experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrates sales aptitude and drive to sell
• Strong motivation and customer service orientation
• Good math, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Organized, able to plan and prioritize
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making
• Fits with our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs (up to 75 lbs) and drive a company vehicle when needed

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Sales aptitude

Customer service

Self-motivation

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Core values fit

Physical ability

Computer skills

Education

Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Management or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

Sales Associate PT

6937 McNerney Dr, Northwood, OH 43619

OHTO2 Public Store

Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:30am - 5:00pm

15 - 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 6937 McNerney Dr, Northwood, OH 43619.

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)
• Pass a background check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location

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.