Great Company - Outside Sales Representative Graybar Employee Review

4.0
Sep 13, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

employee owned, excellent reputation, great benefits

Cons

The company has been around for 150+ years, so there is a policy or form for everything

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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.

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