Company is cheap to deliver but expects 1000% performance - Sales Manager Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Jun 7, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

It's a paycheck. Company vehicle for sales team to use daily

Cons

Company is self insured. Owes no debt. Profits are way over margins and have been for years yet they continue to send their employees small boxes of candy as their yearly Christmas bonus. No bonuses are offered or given to those who bring over 100% of their sales quotas and who show up and perform everyday. They offer no team builders. Management does not know the word Leadership. Too bad so many others leave for companies who actually reward and appreciate those that are building this company to what it is. Corporate has no problem stepping on the backs of those that actually break them to serve them. Cheapest company with archaic mentality for this day and age.

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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

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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