Grainger reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(4,986 total reviews)
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87% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Grainger has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,986 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Grainger employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1.0
Jul 1, 2013

Growing too big too fast and ruining the culture!

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Pros

Amazing people within this company while I believe a bit of kool aid has been served in gallon containers. Training is good but not practical for real sellers with real experience. So profitable they are buying back their own stock. After 6 years you will be fully vested.

Cons

Micro managers who have been with the company for far too long to be effective. Who wants to work for someone who can't remember how to do your job? Too much like working for the government, tracking your every move and every phone call etc. Pay scale is unfair if you live in a smaller area. Do Not Believe them when they say they can't pay you more! They can and they do if you negotiate a better salary! They are not a transparent company at all, you will never know the real price of anything. Also their TSR program is a farce! You are disposable! , in fact if you can stay over 2 years now as an AM you are doing good. Also, You will never be promoted unless you have a manager who is willing to replace you and it ALL depends on your DSM!

1.0
Jun 30, 2013
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Pros

The pros to working at Grainger is that they are very stable financially, and know how to make cash.

Cons

Micro-managed and the sales staff is constantly turned over. The District Managers rarely make two years and are forced out of the company

3.0
Jun 21, 2013

wasted 6 years

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Pros

Great local teams! I have built lasting friendships that will stay after I am gone. Opportunities to advance if you are willing to network and work hard!

Cons

Sales leadership and commission/goal setting model is terrible

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