Job: Sales Trainee/OutsideSales(FT)

Jobing Description

Job Description

SALES TRAINEE/OUTSIDE SALES
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
747 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME

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 2,500 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 747 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME.

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

Apply Now. Please respond by Tuesday, September 27, 2011.