Great place to start out of college. - OUTSIDE SALES Fastenal Employee Review

5.0
Jul 6, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Good starting pay, freedom to make your daily schedule, customer relationships, great people to work with if you get a good branch.

Cons

Low comissions, unrealistic goals such as growing actives +3 and web actives +2 EVERY MONTH, also want 2 new accounts EVERY MONTH. Frustrating to be griped out for not meeting those goals when everyone knows its not possible to do that every single month.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Management is good Hours are negotiable Time off is available Opportunities to move up always available

Cons

No commissions for part time

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great company culture, love the investment they put in for career advancement. Great people to work with, CEO is amazing but he's stepping down this month. Benefits are good. Decentralized organization so your ideas and solutions actually get listened to and implemented. Feel like I'm actually making a difference in the company.

Cons

Pay is lower than the industry average for most departments and they don't keep up with the cost of living, don't do bonuses (unless you're in sales) or pay raises. You have to ask to get one and most times they say no. Very male dominant at the branches and in sales, but many women in corporate leadership. Don't have any DEI initiatives. Not flexible on relocation for internal management roles, have to be at corporate HQ in Winona, MN.

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