training is great pay not so great - Sales Support Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2014
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Pros

training program is great, my store manager was great considerate of time off needed and flexible scheduling, enjoyed the customers

Cons

District manager was very hands off which can be good and bad. He only cared about the numbers not very motivating and not helpful at all with questions or training

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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

3.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

Lots of responsibility. Decentralized company, which can work in your favor.

Cons

Pay is low based on competitors. Politics, lots of it. Cost-centers everywhere. Everyone has to make money off the branches: the hub, NA, regions, support, etc. Being a GM is probably one of the hardest jobs. Your job on the lean team is to support NA and the branch. It is hard to fully support both at the same time. It is a balancing act that frequently is blamed on you. Frequently, your coworkers just want to put their name on your work and create problems because of their egos.

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