Good employer if you can figure out the culture - Anonymous employee Grainger Employee Review

3.0
Jul 13, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people and very professional. They have special advancement programs for employees from top tier schools. In-house fitness center, health center, cafeteria and coffee shop. Benefits are top tier as well.

Cons

Corporate culture is a little weird. Very paternalistic so you have to show deference to anyone who is salary grade above you. Easy to get pigeon holed unless you have a management sponsor.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great company to move up/around in. They have a ton of support although some of that support better than others. Definitely recommend joining the Grainger Team. Great for new and tenured sales people.

Cons

As you move up in the company it is political on if you get the role.

3.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive (not top tier, but competitive) compensation and benefits. Gym onsite & decent cafeteria that's usually a little more affordable than takeout. Mostly great coworkers. Personally enjoy work-life balance. Internal mobility is there, in abundance, but it's not highly visible or equitable and you'll need your leader's blessing so hustle and get a sponsor.

Cons

Principles plastered everywhere aren't commonly demonstrated. Do the right thing? :/ Everything else is variablly dysfunctional by team or department: days in office, accountability, effort, rewards, infrastructure/tools, workload, budget. Sales-centric org where the rest of the company is 10-20 years behind most modern orgs in structure, performance management, employee experience, skills based L&D, peer recognition, continuous improvement, etc.

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