What happened to this great company - Outside Sales Representative Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Nov 22, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

-There is a great opportunity for advancement -The company offers a great service to its customers -Benefits are OK -Pay is good for an entry level position -Good way to learn about other companies in your community

Cons

-Fastenal has implemented a new training program that is not well thought out and very disorganized. -Fastenal has strayed away from its decentralized way of thinking - This has caused many valuable long time employees to either quit or become disgruntled. -Since going public Fastenal has lost their love for their employees and has become very money hungry -Fastenal has to strengthen itself internally before it can become strong externally -Fastenal has to rethink the direction it is heading.

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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
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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