Much better than I expected. - Account Specialist Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
Sep 5, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Customers | Team | Management | Daily Work I rarely have a bad experience with my customers, the team is a joy to work with, the General Manager is beyond excellent but the district manager is a bit disconnected from reality. The daily work is interesting and engaging and is rarely dull or overly stressful. I came to Fastenal as a throwaway job but was won over and stayed longer than I thought I would. A great place to cut your teeth if sales is what you want to do.

Cons

Pay | Location Denver and specifically Montbello/Aurora are stains on the planet and this is the location of the facility and all customers. My wife and I can't afford a home of our own with the pay and we penny pinch enough to make Scrouge proud. I recommend learning, developing, and growing here then taking those skills somewhere you can actually prosper, not just survive.

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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
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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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