Good for a time. - Account Manager Grainger Employee Review

3.0
Oct 22, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid benefits, training and distribution system

Cons

For account managers it starts well, continues to grow and then you hit a growth plateau. Since there is no new business development you continue to chase goals with the same base of accounts. This results in diminished compensation long term and, ultimately, leads to turnover. Career sales positions are attainable if you dont mind losing commissions every other year or two. For those that truly want a sales career and make some real money long term this is not the place to be.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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