What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Sales Specialist position at Fastenal?
Job ID
640401
Type
Full-time
Location
Wallingford, CT 06492
Departments
Sales
Date Published
October 28, 2026
End Date
11-04-2026
Job Description
Manufacturing Sales Specialist61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492
CT180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm
OVERVIEW:
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Sales Specialist, you will sell all aspects of Fastenal Manufacturing Services. Including precision machining, hot forging, cold forming and stud bolting. This role will have a specific focus on developing new account sales within Fastenal Company National Accounts program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
o Targeting opportunities to grow manufacturing sales by working directly with our National Accounts, District Managers and branch key account sales force
o Facilitating and executing growth goals of the Manufacturing Center
o Developing, selling, and implementing programs that will allow Fastenal to continue to grow its manufacturing industry sales
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 a degree in Business/Marketing/Manufacturing Engineering OR have 3 years of industry related sales experience
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Proficient computer skills
o Exhibit strong aptitude for sales and desire to earn commission after the training period
o Willingness to travel
o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
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 100lbs
o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Possess an interest in career advancement
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.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $55,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 11-04-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
Employee Discounts, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $55,000 - $80,000