SALES TRAINEE/OUTSIDE SALES
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
North Western, PA
The Fastenal Company would like to invite ambitious, hard-working individuals to apply for the position of full-time
Sales Trainee/Outside Sales. Applicants should be able to bring new ideas and improvements to business practices;
remain fair, respectful and moral in all situations; and work well both independently and as part of a team.
ABOUT US:
Fastenal Company is a leading industrial and construction distributor with over 2,400 locations in the United States,
Canada, Mexico and other countries internationally. Since 1967 Fastenal has been a fast-growing company with
excellent employment opportunities for career advancement. We strive to help employees reach their full potential in
pursuit of our "Growth through Customer Service" mission.
OVERVIEW:
Working in the role of full-time Sales Trainee/Outside Sales, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with a
leading industrial and supplies distributor. Fastenal Company is currently seeking candidates for a Sales Trainee/Outside
Sales position at our store located at 185 Cascade Galleria 16101, New Castle, PA.
TRAINING PROGRAM:
The training experience includes hands-on, on-line, and classroom training offered through our corporate university.
External candidates hired for this position will begin their career in a Sales Trainee program. The training program for
current employees who are promoted into these positions will vary based on prior experience with the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Developing and executing a sales plan in the local territory to meet/exceed sales goals
o Selling industrial and construction supplies business to business
o Conducting cold calls with manufacturing, maintenance, construction, job sites and other industrial accounts
o Maintaining and growing the existing customer base
o Managing account collections for assigned accounts
o Maintaining and growing customer inventory programs
o Completing required training within the training period (if applicable)
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The skills and qualifications required for this position include:
o 18 years of age or over
o Able to work up to 50 hours per week (overtime eligible for Sales Trainee position)
o A strong aptitude for sales and desire to earn salary plus commission after the training period
o A valid driver's license and the ability to meet our driving record requirements
o The ability to demonstrate Company values of Innovation, Teamwork, Ambition, and Integrity
o Strong computer skills and math aptitude
o The ability to lift, slide and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
o Possess or are working towards an Associates Degree in Business/Marketing OR have equivalent industry experience
and knowledge of the local market
Fastenal Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer