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

2.0
Jul 2, 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
Mar 6, 2026
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Pros

For such a large company, they move fast. If you demonstrate exceptional talent, it is rewarded much more quickly than other companies. Good decision-making gets a lot of attention.

Cons

Low starting pay makes it so that there are not a lot of applicants for entry level positions. Bad employee behavior is tolerated because it's hard to backfill the position.

1.0
Jun 6, 2026
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Pros

I wish if there were anything worth mentioning.

Cons

My contract was changed three times in the span of three months. This is the most disorganized company I have ever worked for. As an employee, you are the least of their concerns expect to be asked to stay late, come in early, and take on tasks outside your job description. Due to chronic understaffing, you're pressured into doing extra work, and if you refuse, they will find a way to let you go.

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