Teamwork.
Integrity.
Innovation.
Ambition.
Are these words that you would use to describe yourself and the company you work for? If yes, then you may want to consider Fastenal.
Fastenal is a national company with a local branch, who is the “largest company you have never heard of.” They are a publicly traded company and listed on Forbes Top 400, having exceeded 2 billion dollars last year. Fastenal is a sales oriented company, focusing on industrial and construction supplies.
“Oh, but I’m not a business major.” – No problem.
“I don’t know ANYTHING about industrial supplies.” – No problem.
Fastenal recruiters are looking for people with a strong entrepreneurial spirit; someone who enjoys building relationships and wants to advance within a stable company. Regardless of your background, if you can demonstrate those four values we listed at the top of this posting, then you probably have a good shot at an outside sales job with Fastenal. New employees attend extensive training to allow for success in the position.
Ruth Hopper, Regional Recruiter for Fastenal says, ”Fastenal will take the opportunity to invest in its employee through further training, career development, etc.”
Career Path:Most people start at Fastenal either part time sales or full time entry level outside sales. They offer a pay range of $10 – $12 per hour and a very flexible schedule for part time employees, ideal for a college student, even starting as early as freshmen year. Need credit? No problem! They offer an organized, paid internship program. In both of these positions, you are a valuable addition to the team, and able to contribute to the company in a big way. For example, one of the presenters talked about how as a part time employee she had an idea to increase marketing by utilizing telemarketing. Their open communication policy allowed her to directly contact a manager with her idea, and he provided her with the resources and staffing in order to try it out. That is an active example of their “teamwork” value and “treat all as equals” leadership style.
Additionally, Fastenal actively promotes from within and is focused on promoting good performers when deserved, regardless of how long they have been working with the company. Full time sales staff makes a base salary plus commission. A good performer in sales during their first year (entry-level) can expect to make in the low to mid 30’s. It is important to keep in mind that as your relationships grow, so will your commission. Also, there are more positions with Fastenal other than sales. Talk to a recruiter or check out the website for more details.
How To Get Hired: Fastenal primarily recruits through word-of-mouth and college career fairs. Recruiters from Fastenal often attend Towson University career events, so make sure you are there! You can also go to their website www.fastenal.comand click on “Careers.” All employees start out as entry level, so if you have 10 years of sales experience this may not be the best move for you. Please fill free to also contact the Regional Recruiter, Ruth Hopper, at rhopper@fastenal.com with your area of interest for part-time, full time or internship opportunities.
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