Okay for 2 yr degree and below.... - Inside Sales/Account Specialist Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
Apr 2, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible Scheduling I enjoy the people I work with

Cons

Pay Structure is currently around 15-19% below market average for same job Employee Turnover is BAD! (This cascades to hurt other areas, such as store performance, and hitting goals) (( Upper management claims this is a non-issue but whine and cry when a GOOD Employee leaves for a less stressful and higher paying job elsewhere.))

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

Gets repetitive after a while

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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