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      Fastenal reviews

      3.4

      63% would recommend to a friend

      (5,815 total reviews)

      Daniel Florness

      77% approve of CEO

      58% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Fastenal has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5,815 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fastenal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transporte y logística industry (3.5 stars).

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      6K reviews
      4.0
      Jul 4, 2015

      Outside Sales

      Outside sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexibility to attack the market as you saw fit.

      Cons

      Very little sales training. No chance at making a decent commission.

      2.0
      Jul 2, 2015

      As long as you know what you are getting into

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fastenal promotes from within and there are great people you meet throughout both at the branch level and also your product distribution.there are definite places where you enjoy the aspects of team work. You definitely get to learn about small business approach and how to explain the value of your service to your customers. Any time at Fastenal will prepare you for just about anywhere else, with regards to developing a business mindset and learning about growing your business and the particular details that go into making a business happen and all the behind the scenes operations. If you want a challenging career then just about any position in fastenal will do.

      Cons

      You work like a business owner but you don't get paid like one. You work hard and it seems that your never get to be truly rewarded. Like any sales organisation you are only as good as your latest numbers. There is an unhealthy spirit of competition which oftentimes erodes the perception of team work. You have to want things here none will offer to teach. If you can't get things down quickly then expect to held into account for that. Upper level management are more concerned with the numbers than they are with you. You are only as good as your numbers. So even if you had a great sales this month and you sink the next month you will be questioned and your loyalty, drive and assertiveness will be questioned. There is no focus on personnel development. When you don't live up unrealistic expectations then your longevity at the company is questioned

      3.0
      Jul 1, 2015

      Solid place to start

      Sales support
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Depending on your district manager, you can be in a great environment for personal growth Opportunities to advance if you're interested in managing a branch and later a district, etc. Great job during college

      Cons

      Limited career paths - store management primarily If you want to be in another area of the business (ex: Marketing) you have to be in Winona The "scorecard" and commission structure have a lot of gaps

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