G

Graybar

Electrical, communications, data networking product distributor

Intern - Data and Reporting

Summer 2026Updated
$20/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Chesterfield, MO, USA
In Person
Data & AnalyticsData Analysis

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be a college junior graduating between December 2026 and May 2027
  • Majoring in a business related degree with emphasis in professional sales, supply chain, industrial distribution, or similar. We also accept IT students.
  • Positive attitude
  • Interested in a career with a wholesale distributor
  • Excellent academic standing
Responsibilities
  • Learn Graybar’s business: this may include sales, warehousing, customer service, operations, finance, etc.
  • Get hands-on experience
  • Complete projects
  • Participate in professional networking

About the company

Graybar is a large distributor and supply chain manager in North America that provides electrical supplies, lighting, automation and control systems, and data networking products to industrial, commercial, and government customers. It buys products from manufacturers and resells them to end users, adding services such as inventory management, logistics, technical support, and consulting to help clients streamline operations and reduce energy use. The company differentiates itself through its employee-ownership culture, established relationships, and broad services that support customers across multiple sectors. Its goal is to help businesses run more efficiently by ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products and value-added services that optimize procurement and energy performance.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Clayton, MO

Founded

1869

Get referred to Graybar

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 sales rose 12.4% to $3.3 billion, a company record.
  • Net income jumped 40.6% to $141.9 million, Graybar’s highest quarterly profit.
  • Samson closed in August 2026, expanding Northeast reach after Broken Arrow and American Electric.

What critics are saying

  • Redact listed Graybar on October 1, 2026, threatening customer, supplier, and employee data.
  • Three 2026 acquisitions stretch integration teams across Samson, American Electric, and Broken Arrow.
  • A major breach or failed integration erodes contractor trust and damages 2027 renewals.

What makes Graybar unique

  • Employee ownership and the renewed Voting Trust Agreement align Graybar managers with long-term returns.
  • Graybar’s 355-plus North American facilities provide dense local coverage and rapid delivery.
  • Graybar preserves acquired brands, teams, and suppliers, reducing customer churn after deals.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

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

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
Industrial Distribution
Oct 27th, 2026
Graybar sets another quarterly sales, earnings record.

Graybar sets another quarterly sales, earnings record. Sales were up 22%, while net income rose by nearly 44%. Oct 27, 2026 Graybar saw a second consecutive quarter of record sales and earnings between July and September, the electrical and industrial distributor said Monday. The employee-owned company said that it recorded $4 billion in net sales in the latest quarter, a 22% jump from the third quarter of 2025. Its quarterly net income, meanwhile, climbed by 43.6% over that span to $171.3 million. Sales and net income through the first nine months of the year were up 15.5% and 31.7%, the company added, to $11.1 billion and $471.8 million, respectively. "I am very proud of our strong performance so far this year, including two consecutive record quarters," Graybar Chairman, President and CEO Kathleen Mazzarella said in a statement. "As we transform our business for the future, we remain grounded in the core values that have shaped our employee-owned company for the past 97 years." Graybar's industrial operations ranked at no. 13 on ID's newest Big 50 List. Latest in Sales

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
Oct 27th, 2026
Graybar's 3Q sales accelerate as profit surges.

Graybar's 3Q sales accelerate as profit surges. Graybar posted its second consecutive quarter of record sales and net profit in 3Q26. The company also completed its third acquisition of 2026. October 27, 2026 Indianapolis - Circa August 2022: Graybar electrical and telecommunications equipment distributor. Graybar is an employee-owned corporation. Electrical and industrial products distributor Graybar reported record third-quarter 2026 sales of $4 billion, a 22% year-over-year increase, while net income jumped 43.6%. The St. Louis, MO-based company reported the results Oct. 26, marking its second consecutive quarter of record net sales and net income. Graybar's 3Q net income totaled $171.3 million, up from approximately $119.3 million a year earlier. Its 22% sales growth represented a considerable acceleration from the company's 11.8% growth in 2Q26 and 12.4% growth in 1Q26. For the first nine months of 2026, Graybar reported: * Net sales of $11.1 billion, up 15.5% year over year * Net income of $471.8 million, up 31.7% year over year The latest results followed a second quarter in which Graybar achieved what were then company records of $3.8 billion in sales and $158.6 million in net income. Its first-quarter sales totaled $3.3 billion, with net income of $141.9 million. "As we transform our business for the future, we remain grounded in the core values that have shaped our employee-owned company for the past 97 years," Graybar Chairman, President and CEO Kathy Mazarrella said in a news release. "Looking ahead, we will continue to invest in the people, technologies and capabilities that support our strategy and enhance the value we provide to our customers." Three acquisitions in 2026. Graybar's financial performance has come alongside continued acquisition activity. The company completed three acquisitions during the first nine months of 2026: * Broken Arrow Electric Supply - Completed in March, the acquisition added an Oklahoma-based electrical distributor with seven locations serving residential, commercial, industrial and OEM customers. The deal marked Graybar's 20th acquisition over the previous decade. * American Electric Supply - Completed in June, the deal added a Corona, CA-based electrical distributor serving commercial and industrial customers across Southern California. * Samson Electrical Supply - Completed in August, the acquisition expanded Graybar's presence in New Jersey. Founded in 1949, South Plainfield-based Samson distributes electrical products, lighting solutions, power distribution equipment and MRO supplies. All three acquired businesses have continued operating under their existing names as Graybar subsidiaries. Graybar operates 355 distribution facilities across North America and is one of the continent's largest employee-owned companies.

PR Newswire
Oct 26th, 2026
Graybar reports record third quarter performance.

Graybar reports record third quarter performance. Oct 26, 2026, 17:14 ET Delivers Second Consecutive Quarter of Record Net Sales and Net Income ST. LOUIS, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced record results for the third quarter of 2026. In the third quarter, Graybar achieved net sales of $4.0 billion, an increase of 22.0% compared to the same period last year. The company also reported net income of $171.3 million, a 43.6% increase over the prior year. This was the second consecutive quarter of record net sales and net income for the company. For the first nine months of the year, Graybar achieved net sales of $11.1 billion, a 15.5% increase from the same nine-month period last year. Net income for the nine months was $471.8 million, an increase of 31.7% over the prior year. "I am very proud of our strong performance so far this year, including two consecutive record quarters," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Graybar. "As we transform our business for the future, we remain grounded in the core values that have shaped our employee-owned company for the past 97 years. Looking ahead, we will continue to invest in the people, technologies and capabilities that support our strategy and enhance the value we provide to our customers." Select third quarter 2026 highlights: About Graybar 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, industrial, automation and connectivity products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 355 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. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. SOURCE Graybar

PR Newswire
Oct 22nd, 2026
Graybar named one of Forbes' 2027 Most Trusted Companies in America.

Graybar named one of Forbes' 2027 Most Trusted Companies in America. Oct 22, 2026, 11:51 ET Recognized for the Second Consecutive Year ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, has been named one of Forbes' 2027 Most Trusted Companies in America. This is the second consecutive year Graybar has been recognized by Forbes with this honor. "As an employee-owned company since 1929, Graybar's long-term success has always been rooted in trust," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, Graybar's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Our core values guide how we work and serve our customers, with integrity at the center of everything we do. We are grateful for the confidence our customers place in us and proud of our employees who earn their trust every day." Forbes' third annual Most Trusted Companies in America ranking was generated by analyzing more than 2,500 companies across dozens of metrics within those pillars, with a weighted scoring system and other statistical methods creating a final score. To view the full 2027 list of the Forbes Most Trusted Companies in America, click here or visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/most-trusted-companies/. About Graybar 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, industrial, automation and connectivity products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 355 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. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. SOURCE Graybar

PR Newswire
Oct 15th, 2026
Graybar wins 2026 Top Workplaces awards from energage.

Graybar wins 2026 Top Workplaces awards from energage. Oct 15, 2026, 10:51 ET ST. LOUIS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, automation and connectivity products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced that it has been recognized by Energage with four Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards, three Featured awards and the Distribution Industry award. The 2026 honors include: Culture Excellence Awards: * Work-Life Flexibility: These organizations have built a culture that enables employees to meet the demands of their personal lives while maintaining a high performance. * Purpose & Values: These organizations have successfully communicated the company mission and integrated those aspirations into the culture. * Employee Well-Being: Employees at these companies believe their organization put health and wellness at the center of their workplace culture. * Professional Development: These companies place a special focus on developing their employees' careers and enabling their people to grow professionally. Featured Awards: * Women-Led: Celebrates outstanding organizations whose most senior leader is a woman. These leaders have fostered and built stand-out workplace cultures that perform. * Employee Appreciation: Recognizes companies that have created a standout experience where employees feel recognized and valued for their achievements. * Frontline Workers: Honors companies that prioritize the needs, contributions, and workplace experience of their frontline staff. Industry Award: * Distribution Industry: Graybar was one of just three distributors with more than 2,500 employees recognized with this award. "Employee ownership is at the heart of Graybar's culture," said Kathleen M. Mazzarella, Graybar's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "It gives our employees a personal connection to our company and a shared stake in our success. This recognition reflects the pride and commitment they bring to Graybar every day." This marks the sixth consecutive year Graybar has received Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards and the fifth consecutive year it has earned the Distribution Industry award. Earlier this year, Energage and USA TODAY named Graybar a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award winner for the sixth consecutive year. Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards recognize organizations that excel in specific areas of workplace culture. Winners are determined by confidential employee feedback gathered through the Energage Workplace Survey, which measures 15 culture drivers that research has shown to be predictive of organizational performance. Results are benchmarked against the Energage national database of employer responses. "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends." About Energage Making the world a better place to work together.(TM) Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com. About Graybar 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, industrial, automation and connectivity products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. Through its network of 355 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. For more information, visit www.graybar.com or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. SOURCE Graybar

INACTIVE