Lots of promises but none kept. - Outside Sales Representative Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
2 Jul 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great pay for an entry level sales rep. Some freedom in creating your route. Meet lots of people in different industries.

Cons

Pay is low compared to competitors and the commission is changed whenever employees start getting great commissions. Went three years without a raise before quitting. DM would say "if you sold x amount daily you'd get a better commission" Very numbers based, no sense of loyalty from management.

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5.0
30 Apr 2026
Recommend
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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

3.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You get to meet great people along the way. POS system is a great tool.

Cons

Fastenal does not do performance reviews. Trying to get a raise is near impossible. When you ask for a raise they upper management says that you need to sell more..... Fastenal seems like it's trying to weed out there tenure employees and higher college grads with no experience and little pay to replace seasoned personnel.

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