It’s ok - Sales Support Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
Mar 1, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you get hired under a good regional manager, and a general manager, then it’s going to be pretty good. There’s always an opportunity to grow, and if you push or work hard, they will give you compensation of some kind. Good sales experience, they are always willing to help you grow. You learn about nuts and bolts you wouldn’t even think to learn about. Being a part timer here is good if you are a college student, as they are pretty flexible with hours as long as they have coverage. You get to visit customer sites and some of them are really cool, you also meet people you would of never met if not for this company.

Cons

It really does depend on the manager. They can make or break the job for you. It’s high paced, and the customers are always demanding. The systems we use are out dated, as well as the machines we use for ticket printers and scanners. Every store is dusty and old. Sometimes the higher ups expect a bit much and at times lack empathy, especially for male employees, and female employees tend to be favorited. You also have to know someone who knows someone to get hired here.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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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

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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