Sales Associate PT

Fastenal Company; Virginia, Sterling (MN, IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Part-time Sales Associate to kickstart their sales career. In this role, you'll engage with customers, build relationships, and drive business success through a consultative sales approach. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment, where training and development are prioritized. If you're passionate about sales and customer service, this position offers a chance to grow with a company that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older, valid driver's license required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales Aptitude

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Customer Service Experience

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Job Description

Sales Associate PT

22560 Glenn Dr, Sterling, VA 20164

VASTE Public Store

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

Up to 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 22560 Glenn Dr, Sterling, VA 20164.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting business to business (B2B) sales and customer service activities
• Providing value to customers 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 a 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.