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Graybar Overview
- www.graybar.com
- Saint Louis, MO
- 5001 to 10000 Employees
- 1869
- Company - Private
- Wholesale
- $5 to $10 billion (USD)
Many things have changed since Graybar became employee-owned in 1929, but our values remain the same. Throughout the company’s history the core values of Integrity, Employee Ownership, Long-Term View and Customer Focus have been the foundation for our success. These values are ...
Mission: As a leading North American distributor, Graybar operates with one clear mission: to serve as the vital link in the supply chain, adding value for customers and suppliers with innovative solutions and services.
Company Updates
February 2, 2023
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Graybar has once again been named to Fortune magazine's 2023 list of the World's Most Admired Companies in the Wholesalers: Diversified industry category. Graybar has been featured on this list for 21 years, a testament to the company’s strength and our longstanding culture of employee ownership.
February 2, 2023
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Graybar was recently named a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner! This marks the third year Energage has presented Top Workplaces USA, and the third year Graybar has been named to this prestigious list.
Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback and results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 culture drivers that are proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks.
Graybar Reviews
3.7
★★★★★
Recommend to a Friend
Approve of CEO
Kathleen M. Mazzarella
445 Ratings
Featured Review
★★★★★
"Game Changer"
Oct 24, 2022 - Anonymous Employee
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO
Pros
I applied for a warehouse position at Graybar looking for a job and a steady source of income. What I found was something profoundly different, something that would challenge my professional goalsCons
Graybar is over 150 years old. This history is very special, but can also hold back progress at times.Advice to Management
Continue to encourage a growth mindset that leverages the benefits and experience of our history while driving progress when we need to adapt our approach.Diversity & Inclusion at Graybar
3.3
★★★★★
(271 Reviews)
Diversity Programs & Initiatives
Together at Graybar
At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.
We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect,
Diversity & Inclusion FAQs
All answers shown come directly from Graybar Reviews and are not edited or altered.
How is diversity at Graybar?
...Lack of diversity, especially in upper management and executive levels....Read More
Graybar Interviews
Experience
Positive66%
Negative18%
Neutral17%
Getting an Interview
Applied online60%
Campus Recruiting12%
Employee Referral8%
Difficulty
2.7
AverageHardAverageEasy
Sales Manager Interview
Anonymous Employee in United StatesNo OfferNegative ExperienceAverage InterviewApplicationI applied online. I interviewed at Graybar (United States)
Interview
The initial interview went well and I was told to expect a call the following week from the hiring manager to never hear anything again. I reached out to the recruiter and received nothing.InterviewBasic questions: walk me through your experience, tell me about a time when, etc.
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Graybar Awards & Accolades
- Top Workplaces USA, Energage LLC, 2023
- Most Admired Companies, Fortune Magazine, 2023
- America's Most Loved Workplaces, Newsweek, 2022
- 50 Best Companies to Sell For, Selling Power Magazine, 2021
- Employee Ownership 100, National Center for Employee Ownership, 2021
Pledges & Certifications
Veteran Hiring Commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Social Responsibility Pledge
Formal programs or foundation to give back to communities
Diversity Commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
Popular Careers with Graybar Job Seekers
Graybar FAQ
(50 Questions)
All answers shown come directly from Graybar Reviews and are not edited or altered.
What is paid time off like at Graybar?
...The good new training program, good benefits, and starts out with 3 weeks PTO....
February 25, 2021
People Also Ask about Graybar
Employees rate Graybar 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 937 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.
To get a job at Graybar, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Graybar and prepare for tough questions.
Overall, 62% of employees would recommend working at Graybar to a friend. This is based on 905 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.
66% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Graybar as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Graybar.
70% of employees think that Graybar has a positive business outlook. This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.
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