Decent place to learn sales and business management - Sales Associate bei Fastenal: Mitarbeiterbewertung

3,0
17. Okt. 2016
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I just handed in my notice to Fastenal last Friday on good terms. I was immediately discharged according to company policy, I knew it would happen, so no hard feeling there. I was however informed today that Fastenal is not obligated to pay the two weeks severance salary, even though I offered to work out the remainder. What lead me to hand in my notice. From the start I felt I had been dupped. They way the commission structure was sold to me sounds lucrative. As part of the negotiation I was promised a raise at 30 days. That did not happen as my position was changed from inside sales to outside. I asked to be correctly compensated for that. More excuses and probationary time added. After six months I decided to stop waiting. I had been sold on working for Fastenal by a salesmen, who had only his better interest in mind. Fastenal sells their wages as being competitive, it is competitive compared to retail work. Emphasis is placed on margin and store profitably, which is understandable. It is a great way to learn the inner workings of how a business is run. The work culture needs attention (Sacramento area) you are expected to keep your time card 100% legit on paper, realistically you had to falsify your times and work without Lunch breaks are the norm. If you are in your early twenties, with no family to support, a willingness to hustle everyone on your way to lower mid management , won't take no for an answer, are ok with being mislead regarding your livelihood, eager to drink the cool-aid and are willing to invest ten years to make an honest wage. I encourage you to apply.

Kontras

Deceiving pay structure, non competitive insurance plans, disposable employment to name a few

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5,0
9. Juni 2026
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Management is good Hours are negotiable Time off is available Opportunities to move up always available

Kontras

No commissions for part time

2,0
30. Juni 2026
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I like my coworkers and my GM is a good .

Kontras

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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