Sales Associate

Sales Associate
1340 E Hwy 169 Grand Rapids MN 55744
MNGRA 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 youll 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 1340 E Hwy 169 Grand Rapids MN 55744. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding training and meeting performance goals.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
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 drivers 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)
o Pass a background check required by a customer/contract serviced by this location


TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Our mission within Fastenals 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 3000 servicing locations each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As weve expanded across the world weve 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 wont 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 $36000 - 39600. In addition to base pay this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.

Required Experience:

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