Not the best but certainly not the worst - Outside Sales Representative Graybar Employee Review

3.0
Mar 24, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People seem to like the company and stay for a long time.

Cons

I was 100% thrown to the wolves in a completely unsupported position. Graybar wanted to enter a new business market and hired me to be a part of that launch. We were set up for failure from the beginning because there was no support from anywhere else in the company. I know others who love the company and intend to retire there. I know my experience was unique, so take it with a grain of salt. I have recommended Graybar for my best friend to work at (and he does now), so no bad feelings about the company, just my specific role.

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Pros

Lots of experience, hands on learning

Cons

Lack of compensation ( money-wise)

2.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Employee owned so profits are shared with both employees AND employee stock holders

Cons

Graybar is trying to keep pace with the digital transformation of our industry, But, most senior leaders lack the experience needed to execute true digital change. As a result, the company has made several costly missteps. Graybar needs more outside senior talent with a proven track record of building and deploying customer‑facing digital solutions that both simplify the customer experience and reduce Graybar internal labor. Our current AI initiatives are unlikely to deliver meaningful results because our data is too inconsistent to support AI and other inititives. Without significant changes soon, Graybar’s long‑term outlook risks mirroring companies like Blockbuster, Borders Bookstores, Sears, and JCPenney—businesses that failed to adapt when customers shifted to online purchasing instead of relying solely on brick‑and‑mortar service or phone/fax to place orders.

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