Constantly Learning About new products-rarely a dull moment - Anonymous employee Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
Jul 2, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I have enjoyed the variety of product we provide and customer interaction. In my position, I source product, cut POs to vendors, quote my customers on new items etc

Cons

at mercy of manager as to how many accounts and what accounts you have. often in warm plants and are not always provided with adequate sales support staff

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Cons

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