Fastenal reviews

36k base, I can only imagine the base outside a major city, no raises (was told sell more to gain commission), paid on sales, growth, margin, & AR. Commission cap at 55% margin (if margin exceeded 55% you do not get paid on it even though you did the work to gain it), when customers don't pay their bills within net terms Fastenal takes it from your commission, if you do not grow vertically (year over year) it hits your pay check, you are given employees but they are paid nothing and turnover occurs which in the long run affects the manager, performance based compensation, "here do this with this" and when you reach or exceed their goals it's not enough "sell more", sales numbers and margin is tweeked at the end of the month to prevent additional commission being paid out (watch out they steal from you)

-No advancement opportunity in my area -50 hour work week minimum. Note: Working only 50hrs per week(salary) you will not be successful by your 2nd year. -Turn over. I'm the longest standing member at my branch @ 2.5 years. -Pay. Base pay is $2200. $2200/4(weeks)=$550 per week. $550(per week)/55(hours per week)= $10/hr. Note:Granted there is commission ranging from $400 up to infinitive per mo. depending on revenue and vertical growth. But, most likely $400-1200/per mo. in commission is the norm. -55 hours per work week isn't just selling. You are the salesman, the counter clerk, the receiving department, product procurement, vending machine filler, and the accounting department when your sales go past net 30. Wearing multiple hats is an understatement. -Too many directions and those directions are constantly changing. Our new president is returning the company to more simplicity which is a good thing. However, we are still pushing several agendas at once. -No appreciation for a job well done. You sold the highest $ amount in the district in our bounty promotion in August? Cool. But, why can't you do it again in September? -Guys, in conclusion.. this company is made for someone out there who graduated high school or college and wants to work really hard without looking at their opportunity cost. This company will wear you down with their frequent questionable decisions and lack of appreciation.