B2B Business Development Trainee
Want to be part of running a business that serves the Supply Chains of the world's largest companies? Fastenal's got you covered! Fastenal's B2B Business Development Trainee Program serves as an entry level position to a Business/Supply Chain minded individual. The program starts at our store in Quincy IL, and introduces the person to all aspects of Business-to-Business sales and operations. As this person moves through the training, they will be able to define the direction they would like to take their Fastenal career, for instance in Outside Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, etc. As an Innovative, Growth minded company, the sky is the limit for an Ambitious person that loves helping others! With Fastenal locations across the globe, you can steer your career in any direction!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of this position will present opportunities to learn something new every day. Duties include, but are not limited to:
o Supporting business-to-business sales and customer service activities
o Managing inventory, placing and fulfilling orders, receiving and shipping inventory
o Administering procurement functions, including estimating/quoting prices and sourcing product
o Making deliveries with a company vehicle to fulfill inventory at customer sites
o Coordinating resources to respond to customer supply chain needs
o Participating in continuous improvement projects and Lean optimizations
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 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
o Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Management, Marketing, Sales 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 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 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.
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.