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Graybar

Graybar

5,001-10,000 employees

Distributor of electrical and communication supplies

Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$22Hourly

Entry

Walnut, CA, USA

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • 4 year degree preferred
Responsibilities
  • Learn Graybar’s sales and distribution process
  • Develop product knowledge of electrical, communications and security equipment
  • Rotate through different areas of the business including sales, logistics, customer service, transactional and project processes
Desired Qualifications
  • 4 year degree preferred

Graybar distributes components, equipment, and materials across North America, focusing on supply chain management for industrial, commercial, and government clients. They provide products like electrical supplies, lighting solutions, and automation systems, along with technical support to enhance operational efficiency. Graybar stands out by combining product distribution with value-added services such as inventory management and logistics. The company's goal is to help businesses operate more effectively while fostering a strong employee ownership culture.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1869

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for energy-efficient solutions boosts Graybar's growth potential.
  • The rise of smart building technologies creates new opportunities for Graybar.
  • Reshoring manufacturing in North America enhances demand for Graybar's local supply chain solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from digital-native companies could erode Graybar's market share.
  • Rapid automation advancements may require significant investment, impacting profit margins.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices could affect Graybar's cost structure and pricing strategies.

What makes Graybar unique

  • Graybar's employee ownership fosters a motivated and dedicated workforce.
  • The company offers integrated solutions combining electrical, data networking, and automation products.
  • Graybar's strong workplace culture has earned it multiple accolades, enhancing its reputation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Recognition Program

Company News

Hill Electric
Sep 23rd, 2024
Power In Partnership: Graybar

Hill Electric is proud to partner with Graybar to purchase high-quality, crucial materials that allow Hill Electric Company to serve its customers with excellence.

Digital Commerce 360
Sep 12th, 2024
Graybar names a head of customer experience

In other recent appointments, Graybar named Mike Carroll as vice president, construction sales, and Michael Tierney as vice president, industrial, utility and broadband sales.

PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2024
Graybar Names Lauren Baker Vice President - Strategic Planning

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has named Lauren Baker Vice President - Strategic Planning.Baker most recently served as Vice President, Marketing for Copeland, formerly Emerson Climate Technologies. Prior to that, she worked for Emerson in a variety of strategic planning and marketing roles since 2011. Baker holds a bachelor's degree in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and master's degrees in business administration and engineering management from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management."We are pleased to welcome Lauren to Graybar," said William P. Mansfield, Graybar's senior vice president – strategy and business development

PR Newswire
Jul 22nd, 2024
Graybar Names Jason P. Casey Vice President - Distribution Operations

ST. LOUIS, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, announced that Jason P. Casey has been named Vice President - Distribution Operations, effective July 22, 2024.Casey has 27 years with Graybar and currently serves as Director, Business Technology. Prior to his current role, he was Director, Corporate Real Estate Development. He has also worked in the company's Richmond and St. Louis Districts in a variety of operations, finance and accounting roles

PR Newswire
May 6th, 2024
Graybar Recognized As A Us Best Managed Company

ST. LOUIS, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company. Now in its fifth year, the award, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, recognizes the achievements of U.S. private companies and the successes of their management teams.Graybar has been recognized as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal."We are honored that Graybar is a 2024 Best Managed Company," said Graybar Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Kathleen M. Mazzarella. "This year marks 95 years of employee ownership at Graybar, which means our people are truly invested in the company's long-term success

PR Newswire
May 3rd, 2024
Graybar Names Steven Bourbeau District Vice President In Chicago

ST. LOUIS, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has named Steven Bourbeau as District Vice President for the company's Chicago District, effective June 1, 2024.A 29-year Graybar veteran, Bourbeau joined the company in 1995. He currently serves as Director of Finance in Chicago, a position he has held since 2005. As District Vice President, he will lead Graybar's business operations in a territory that includes portions of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin."We congratulate Steve on his promotion to District Vice President," said Graybar Senior Vice President and General Manager Dennis DeSousa. "Steve has extensive knowledge of the markets served by the Chicago District and is highly respected for his business acumen, his customer focus, and his ability to achieve results. I look forward to working with him to serve our customers and grow our business in this region."Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services

PR Newswire
May 1st, 2024
Graybar Achieves Record First Quarter

ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today reported record first quarter net sales.For the first three months of 2024, Graybar's net sales totaled $2.7 billion, an increase of 2.2% compared to the same period last year and the highest first quarter net sales in company history. Net income attributable to Graybar for the quarter finished at $105.2 million, a 15.7% decrease from the first three months of 2023."After achieving record results last year, I am pleased with our solid performance in the first quarter of 2024," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar. "Although the markets we serve face continued uncertainty, we remain focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers, managing our business wisely and making strategic investments in long-term growth and transformation to position the company for many more years of success."Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of more than 345 North American distribution facilities, it stocks and sells products from thousands of manufacturers, helping its customers power, network, automate and secure their facilities with speed, intelligence and efficiency

PR Newswire
Apr 25th, 2024
Schneider Electric Releases All-In-One Battery Energy Storage System For Microgrids

Designed to fully integrate with EcoStruxure™ microgrid software, BESS is driven by Schneider Electric's controls, optimization, and world-renowned digital and field servicesBOSTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible, scalable, and highly efficient architecture. BESS is the cornerstone for a fully integrated microgrid solution that is driven by Schneider Electric's controls, optimization, and world-renowned digital and field services.Schneider Electric's all-new Battery Energy Storage System has been tested and validated to work with EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex, a faster-to-implement standardized microgrid system designed to meet resilience, energy efficiency, and sustainability needs.Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications, data networking products, and provider of supply chain management and logistics services, is the inaugural channel partner for Schneider Electric's new BESS, offered as part of the EcoStruxure™ Microgrid Flex system. Renewable energy is a growing part of Graybar's comprehensive portfolio of solutions."With over two decades of expertise in battery conversion, we are proud to introduce a solution meticulously crafted to serve multiple energy needs," said Jana Gerber, Schneider Electric's President of North America Microgrids. "Our aim is to streamline energy expenditures while amplifying the use of renewable resources, including solar PV. Combining our proven track record of innovation with Graybar's focus on renewable energy solutions will accelerate this mission."As part of a microgrid system, BESS captures energy from different sources, accumulates this energy, and stores it in rechargeable batteries for later use. Battery Energy Storage is the Distributed Energy Resource that enables most customer energy-use cases, including resiliency, demand-charge reduction, grid services, renewable self-consumption, decarbonization of electrical energy, and variable generation smoothing.Comprised of a battery system, battery management system, power conversion system, and controller, BESS has been tested and validated to work as an integral component of Schneider Electric's standardized microgrid system, EcoStruxure™ Microgrid Flex, and fully integrated into the software suite, which includes EcoStruxure Microgrid Operation, and EcoStruxure Microgrid Advisor

PR Newswire
Mar 28th, 2024
Graybar Names Ellen S. Rebne Senior Vice President - Sales

ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, announced that Ellen S. Rebne has been named Senior Vice President - Sales, effective June 1, 2024. Rebne will replace David G. Maxwell, who is planning to retire.Rebne has 35 years with Graybar and currently serves as District Vice President in the company's Chicago District. After starting her Graybar career in accounting and finance, she moved into sales and business leadership roles, where she consistently led her teams to achieve positive results."We congratulate Ellen on her promotion," said Kathleen M

Industrial Distribution
Mar 21st, 2024
Graybar Receives 'Top Workplaces' Award

Graybar receives 'Top Workplaces' award.