Fastenal Europe would like to invite ambitious, hard-working individuals to apply for the position of Customer Solutions Consultant. Applicants should be able to bring new ideas and improvements to business practices, work well both independently and as part of a team, and show respect to co-workers, customers, vendors, and visitors in the workplace.


OVERVIEW

Working as a Customer Solutions Consultant, you will be expected to grow and prospect several large multi-site local and strategic account customers. The successful candidate will have strong passion for sales and the ability to make corporate level sales calls and presentations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Prospecting and discovering new growth opportunities within the local market
  • Schedule and co-ordinate an initial customer meeting and perform high level presentations
  • Facilitate and negotiate customer contracts and CSA’s
  • Working in parallel with District Managers and General Managers define a sales strategy and to grow all locations specific to the headquarters relationship as a multiple site agreement
  • Assisting and working with local teams on assigned projects to grow new business and implement services
  • Managing and documenting cost savings, lean programs, implementation and the supply chain
  • Utilize CRM, Microsoft Dynamics and other sales software
  • Meet and exceed internal sales KPI’s and performance targets


REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Our most successful Fastenal employees live and work by the following 4 core values: Ambition – Innovation – Integrity – Teamwork

  • A valid driver's license and the ability to meet our driving record requirements
  • Possess at least 2-3 years of experience in sales or account management
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
  • Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
  • Demonstrate strong organisation, planning and prioritising abilities
  • Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel at least 35% of your time
  • Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork


PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Possess or are working towards a degree in Business/Marketing OR have related industry experience and knowledge of the local market


    We will review all applications carefully and invite all candidates that are shortlisted for an interview.

    For more information about Fastenal visit https://fastenal.eu/.

    Fastenal is an Equal Opportunity Employer