Sales Trainee - Cincinnati

Make a difference. As a Sales Trainee, you will learn the electrical distribution business and Graybar’s sales process through a mix of formal training sessions and hands‑on learning. Our Sales Trainees are exposed to all areas of our business and are given the opportunity to receive specialized training and are provided a great overview of our industry before transitioning into a sales role.

• Learn Graybar’s sales and distribution process
• Develop product knowledge of electrical, communications, and security equipment
• Rotate through different areas of the business, including sales, logistics, customer service, transactional and project processes

• Ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• 2‑ or 4‑year degree, or equivalent work experience

The expected starting rate of pay for this position is 21.63

USD hourly, based on experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Life insurance coverage for you and options for your family
• Flexible spending accounts to save on expenses
• Disability benefits at no cost to you
• Profit‑sharing plans
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays throughout the year
• Paid wellness day to focus on preventive care
• Community time off for volunteering
• Predictable work schedules with no weekends or nights for most roles
• Employee recognition program
• Educational reimbursement and career development programs
• Additional perks supporting well‑being and career growth

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles; please check with your recruiter for more information.

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. We welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences—because it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each employee to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership, and inclusion. We believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment that gives our employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and make a difference, both individually and as part of a team. That’s what our employee‑ownership culture is all about: working as one team, moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings.

Graybar, a Fortune
500 company, specializes in supply chain management services and is a leading North American distributor of high‑quality components, equipment, and materials for the construction, commercial, institutional, government, industrial, and utility markets. Our products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.

Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Graybar is an equal opportunity employer.