Starter Job - Outside Sales Representative Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Oct 27, 2021
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

-You get to see a ton of cool business les in your area -Company has good goals and aspirations -Practice your business to business interactions and problem solving skills

Cons

-Pay is horrendous, base salaries are near the federal minimum allowed. -There are no performance reviews or raises to base pay. In there eyes if you want more money then you need to sell more and to earn a larger commission. -Uses a lean employment model so you are asked to do more then there is time for and you have little to no help -Corporate company provides little to no support to the branches to accomplish tasks -Employee turnover is high causing issues in product knowledge, sales ability and customer trust.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Management is good Hours are negotiable Time off is available Opportunities to move up always available

Cons

No commissions for part time

2.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- You are forced to learn how to drive a forklift - 40 hours no matter what for full time

Cons

- No commission as of Jan 2026 - Shareholders > Employees - Constantly lifting heavy items - No overtime at all - No vision insurance - 2 scheduled checks a month

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