Great company culture, great experience, great environment, can improve - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
Jul 11, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent company, decent pay if in a good territory, work/life balance, great leadership, coworkers and exceptional training program. Had the ability to work for 2 great DMs, an RVP that can lead and direct a successful team, and some of the best talent ive seen. Couldn't have asked for a better experience while employed.

Cons

Heavy workload, opportunity for growth if trying to follow DM path, no salary raises

Explore other reviews about Fastenal

5.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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

2.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I like my coworkers and my GM is a good .

Cons

The business model and lean staffing is simply unsustainable. Entry level pay, part time, little training, no commissions. Fastenal is focused on the sale rather than the customer. The wing it mentatility leaves customer service lacking. It's a roll coaster of putting one fire out after the other. They sale the position during the interview process but after your in there's empty promises with no real timelines for when the advancement is coming. Upper management seems out of touch with the day to day business. If you ask for help they simply say you have a good schedule. It's extremely disappointing that it has turned out this way because I was excited about the prospect of becoming an Account manager.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All