Branch Sales Specialist

Work Location Type:
Onsite

Req Number 326203

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $21.11 and $26.00.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Branch Sales Specialists provide solutions and easily connect with our walk-in customers and help other team members to do the same. Sales Specialists objective is to maximize sales opportunities, create customer loyalty, and exceed customer expectations by using their guidance, advanced knowledge, and winning attitude. Sales Specialists complete and has responsibility for a variety of branch processes that are important to the branch's operation and overall effectiveness.

Sales Specialists will shift focus to perform a variety of warehouse tasks and report to Branch Manager.

• Use inclusive behaviors and multi-task/prioritization to serve as subject matter expert for branch team members.
• Use advanced skills to maximize sales opportunities, take ownership and lead by example with all showroom sales promotions and product specials, and exceed customer expectations.
• Oversee the entire customer experience. This includes appropriate product selection, accurate order entry and maintenance, safely picking product, and safely loading customer vehicle.
• Learn and easily navigate through several computer applications for customer-facing and warehouse activities.
• Perform actions consistent with branch sales focus to maximize sales opportunities and encourage customer loyalty.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in related field.
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance.
• Adapt communication and style to differing audiences whether it is different personality types, other team members, in writing/email, over phone, or in person.
• Operate powered industrial equipment.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.