Mediocre Job - OUTSIDE SALES Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Feb 14, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Potential commission, decent amount of time allowed off, get to be outside a lot. Meet a lot of interesting people, and can make some nice relationships for future help. It is also not hard to transfer to another location if you are moving. The people I work with are nice though.

Cons

Long hours, don't get paid much in comparison to the manager who makes my monthly paycheck in one commission check. I struggle while he's fine. The branch is very unorganized and no one is really stepping up to change that.

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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
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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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