Counter Sales Representative
At $37,835.20/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $80k–$320k/yr.
The posting
More than a job - a career.
As a Counter Sales Representative, you serve as a key face-to-face contact for our customers. You will sell merchandise to walk-in customers as well as service will-call orders. Counter Sales Representatives at Graybar are known as being product experts, so you will also learn about the wide variety of products we offer and how to assist customers with their needs.
Work Shift and Hours
- Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am to 4:30PM
Compensation Details
- The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $18.19 per hour or higher depending on experience.
In this role you will
- Learn Graybar’s products through self-study, training classes, and on-the-job learning
- Place, arrange and maintain merchandise in counter area
- Sell merchandise to walk-in customers and manage will-call (pickup) orders
- Provide exemplary customer service
- Be active in the warehouse
What you bring to the table
- Enthusiasm for customer service
- Ability to communicate well with customers to understand their needs
- Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary to work in a warehouse environment
- Safely operate warehouse equipment and proper use of PPE
- 2+ years experience preferred
The Value of Graybar
At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:
- Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
- Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
- Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts .
- Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
- Share in our success with P rofit Sharing Plans .
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
- Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
- Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
- Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
- Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
- Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
- Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program .
- Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs .
- And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.
Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.
Why should you join 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, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.
That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.
Apply now and find out what’s next for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Taken from Graybar's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About Graybar
Electrical supplies, data communications and networking gear, security, lighting and industrial automation and control products, sold from a national branch network to electrical and datacomm contractors, industrial plants, utilities and broadband builders, government agencies and data center operators.
Pay schedule: Graybar pays counter, inside and trainee staff by the hour and outside sellers a salary, with commission, bonus or incentive pay tied to sales and margin on most sales roles; reps drive their own cars under a fixed and variable rate (FAVR) reimbursement plan, and the company lists employee stock ownership, profit sharing, a matched 401(k) and medical, dental and vision cover.
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