Sales associate-part time - Part-Time Sales Support Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
17 Mar 2015
Recommend
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Pros

There is a lot to learn, and a very flexible atmosphere. Everyone is very young, and there is not a lot of micromanaging. My general manager is very good about answering questions, and teaching when he needs to, but letting employees have freedom to make decisions.

Cons

The compensation structure is complicated. I am part time, and get paid well by the hour for my position, but full time sales, have complicated commission structure that in my opinion does not let the sales person succeed financially. There is also a lot of turn over, because there is not a lot of room for growth.

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5.0
30 Apr 2026
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

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2.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I like my coworkers and my GM is a good .

Cons

The business model and lean staffing is simply unsustainable. Entry level pay, part time, little training, no commissions. Fastenal is focused on the sale rather than the customer. The wing it mentatility leaves customer service lacking. It's a roll coaster of putting one fire out after the other. They sale the position during the interview process but after your in there's empty promises with no real timelines for when the advancement is coming. Upper management seems out of touch with the day to day business. If you ask for help they simply say you have a good schedule. It's extremely disappointing that it has turned out this way because I was excited about the prospect of becoming an Account manager.

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