Good Starting Job in the Industrial Industry - Sales Support Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
26 Oct 2011
Recommend
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Pros

There is good pay for someone in college. You learn a lot about the industry (construction and industrial). You also can get an inside look at outside sales because you work closely with the sales guys. You can also make contacts with vendors.

Cons

Some of the policies aren't common sense. The hiring practices aren't good either. They promote from within but it is really hard to pass the test. I see very few women who are outside sales. They implement practices where it takes us twice as long to do the job as it did before.

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5.0
9 Jun 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

2.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- You are forced to learn how to drive a forklift - 40 hours no matter what for full time

Cons

- No commission as of Jan 2026 - Shareholders > Employees - Constantly lifting heavy items - No overtime at all - No vision insurance - 2 scheduled checks a month

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