Crap - Outside Sales Representative Graybar Employee Review

1.0
Dec 3, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Profit sharing Stock offering Freedom

Cons

Insurance is over priced Management is never around No room for advancement Outdated technology Lack of training Pay is low

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Graybar Response
3y
Thanks for leaving a review. We are sorry to hear you feel our insurance is overpriced and our technology is outdated. We instituted a third option for health care this year so we now have three price and coverage tiers, and continue to do our best as a company to absorb the rising costs of health care and not pass them along to our employees in order to continue to provide comprehensive and affordable health care. Additionally, we have cloud-based software like Salesforce and Workday which would not be considered outdated by most folks. We would like to hear more specifics about your concerns so feel free to reach out to reviewfeedback@graybar.com

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong department leadership in current role

Cons

Many senior team members with decades of stored brain knowledge that is hard to share

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Graybar Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years with Graybar. We're pleased to hear that you've benefited from strong leadership within your department. We also appreciate your feedback regarding knowledge sharing. As a company with many experienced team members, we recognize the importance of capturing and transferring institutional knowledge to support future growth and development. Thank you for your contributions and for helping make Graybar a great place to work. If you'd like to share additional feedback, please reach out to your HR Advisor.
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.

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