Dead end job, use to get your career started - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Dec 17, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy way to get your foot in the door with little experience. You typically dont need a degree and they dont really check references. If you have decent sales skills and a good appearance you should be ok. Emphasize your willingness and excitement for outside B2B cold calling.

Cons

Little room for advancement, poor pay. The pay is good to start but the market is extremely competitive. If you want to advance the only way is Mgmt. You must be required to relocate where the position is available. Also, if it outside of your district preference will be given to those who work in that district. Make sure your RVP knows you.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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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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