not great - Inside Sales Representative Graybar Employee Review

1.0
Feb 11, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great for recent college grad who's mother is making them get a job, but you dont want to work and couldn't possibly care less. If you stick it out until you're 70, retirement benefits are great.

Cons

Management is non-existant, no training, expected to know electrical, comm data, and lighting, outdated SAP ('98) and new Salesforce do not integrate, must know tax state -by-state, commision is 3% of GROSS MARGIN and does not make a dent in the check, nepotism is rampant

Explore other reviews about Graybar

5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of experience, hands on learning

Cons

Lack of compensation ( money-wise)

2.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All