Branch Sales Associate

<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt"><strong><span style="">Work Location Type:</span></strong><span style=""> Onsite    </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">Req Number 331058<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><span style="">About Grainger:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">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 maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, </span><a href="https://zoro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="">Zoro.com</span></a><span style=""> offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and</span><a href="http://monotaro.com/"><span style=""> MonotaRO.com</span></a><span style=""> offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit </span><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4366172-1%26h%3D425699605%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.grainger.com%26a%3Dwww.grainger.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshveta.joshi%40grainger.com%7C0930cf26ff2c4f0c338a08dd5d92f7e4%7C48d1dcb6bccc4365ac7fb937a7f7fd71%7C0%7C0%7C638769607980520334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mt%2Fix1rcjbu88jQKrdkIzlx%2FVqD4PRne8%2BtvN1o8Bhc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="">www.grainger.com</span></a><a href="http://www.grainger.com/"><span style="">.</span></a></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><span style="">Compensation:  <br></span></strong><span style="">This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this role is $24.50 to $26.50 per hour.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><strong><span style="">Rewards and Benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage available. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. PTO prorated for part-time depending on amount of hours. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Employee discounts and other benefits.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Safety shoes provided (where applicable).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><a href="https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire"><span style="">https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire</span></a></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">-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.  </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">-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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">-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.  </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt"><strong><span style="">Position Details:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in"><span style="">As a Bilingual Branch Sales Associate (Part-time, ~20+ hrs/wk, 1st shift, M-F) you will provide solutions and easily connect with walk-in customers by using guidance, knowledge, and a winning attitude. You will maximize sales opportunities, create customer loyalty, and exceed customer expectations. Throughout the day, you will need to shift focus from assisting customers to perform a variety of warehouse tasks. You will report to the Store Manager.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt"><strong><span style="">You Will:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Manage the entire customer experience. This includes appropriate product selection, accurate order entry, safely picking product, and safely loading customer vehicle</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Look for ways to maximize sales opportunities and encourage customer loyalty</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Adapt communication style to differing audiences in email, over phone, or in person</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Pick, prepare, and stage will call orders/shipping product</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Prepare customer backorders and put away other stock received</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Help with merchandising and perform showroom replenishment</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Perform inventory counts</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Learn and easily navigate through different computer systems for customer-facing and warehouse activities</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Perform housekeeping tasks to ensure branch appearance meets Grainger standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Agree to safety guidelines and comply with all process standards including wearing personal protective equipment<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt"><strong><span style="">You Have:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Flexibility to work any time within branch hours of operation</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Will safely lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="">Learn and operate powered industrial equipment</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in"><span style="">Bilingual<br><br></span></li> </ul><p><span style=""><em>We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.</em></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;margin-top:12.0px"> </p> <p><span style=""><em>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 and 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.</em></span></p>