Mediocre at best - OUTSIDE SALES Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
Feb 6, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is the potential to learn about the products that you sell. My branch manager and sales support guy are good to work with

Cons

No raises in the past 2.5 years. Incompetant upper management. I have never seen the Regional VP at my store. Rarely see the District Manager. No help or support from corporate, and when i call the help line, the people on the other side treat me like i'm an idiot. Pay is okay but nothing special. Commision is a joke. This has been a bad experience on the overall. P.S. What's with never drug testing anyone?

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5.0
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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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